Junior Software Engineer

Macquarie University; Council of the City of Ryde; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Australian university is seeking two Junior Software Engineers to support the Cyber Range Training Centre platform. This role involves maintaining the application and contributing to CI/CD processes. Ideal candidates will have foundational programming skills and a proactive approach. This position offers hands-on experience in a dynamically engaging environment, dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity training.

Qualifications

• Motivated and eager to learn.
• Ability to work in a team under guidance.
• Familiarity with CI/CD processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with software maintenance and bug fixes.
• Supporting CI/CD integration, testing, and deployment.
• Writing clean, well-documented code.

Skills

Foundational programming skills

Proactive problem-solving

Job description

We are seeking two motivated Junior Software Engineers to support the ongoing development and maintenance of the Cyber Range Training Centre (CRTC) platform. The platform is in its operational phase and requires continuous improvement through a structured CI/CD process and routine system updates.

In this role, you will work closely with the development team to maintain, test, and enhance the application, ensuring it remains stable, secure, and responsive to user needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with software maintenance, bug fixes, and small feature enhancements.
• Supporting integration, testing, and deployment activities within CI/CD pipelines.
• Writing clean, well-documented code under guidance from senior team members.
• Contributing to system monitoring and reporting to maintain application performance.
• Collaborating with stakeholders and other developers to resolve issues promptly.

This is an excellent opportunity for early-career engineers to gain hands-on experience in application development and DevOps practices while contributing to a nationally significant cybersecurity training platform.

The role will suit candidates with foundational programming skills, an eagerness to learn, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

By joining the team, you will build technical skills, support a mission-driven project, and grow within a supportive learning environment.

About Us

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Recently celebrating its 60th year, it was established as a bold experiment in higher education and designed to break from educational traditions to work in tandem with industry.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, you will demonstrate your ability to perform the above responsibilities in your CV and a short cover letter (maximum 2 pages). For role-specific enquiries, please contact Michael Chen, Project Manager, Cyber Range Training Centre.

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community.

Flexible Work

At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University.