Senior Software Developer

IMS Group; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

IMS Group is seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer to own the design, development, and maintenance of software solutions for Shred-X and Med-X. Based at our Yatala branch, occasional travel between sites may be required.

The role emphasizes hands-on coding, system performance, integration, automation, and delivering practical technology improvements that boost operational efficiency and customer experience.

Qualifications

• Proven professional experience in software development.
• Strong experience with C#, .NET, SQL and Visual Studio.
• Experience designing, developing and maintaining modern business applications.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies and modern development practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain software solutions across Shred-X and Med-X.
• Develop high-quality, efficient and maintainable code using the Microsoft technology stack.
• Participate in the full software delivery lifecycle, including planning, development, testing, deployment and ongoing improvement.
• Participate in agile ceremonies including planning, stand‑ups, reviews and retrospectives.

Skills

Software development

C#

.NET

SQL

Visual Studio

REST APIs

API integration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Computer Science / Software Development / Information Technology degree

Tools

Azure

Power BI

Git

CI/CD

SQL Server

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Senior Software Developer to take ownership of developing, improving and maintaining software solutions that support Shred-X and Med-X.

This role will be based out of our Yatala Branch, with some occasional travel between sites required.

Embedded within the IT team, this is a hands‑on role focused on software development, system performance, integration, automation and delivering practical technology solutions that improve operational efficiency, customer experience and business performance.

You will work closely with teams across the business to understand problems, develop solutions and ensure our systems remain reliable, secure, scalable and fit for purposes.

What you’ll do

• Design, develop and maintain software solutions across Shred-X and Med-X.
• Develop high-quality, efficient and maintainable code using the Microsoft technology stack.
• Work primarily with:
  • C#
  • .NET
  • SQL / SQL Server
  • Visual Studio
  • JavaScript
  • HTML5
• Participate in the full software delivery lifecycle, including planning, development, testing, deployment and ongoing improvement.
• Participate in agile ceremonies including planning, stand‑ups, reviews and retrospectives.
• Analyse application performance, system usage and data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Improve system speed, reliability, responsiveness and overall user experience.
• Consume and integrate APIs and SDKs to extend system functionality.
• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive processes and reduce manual effort.
• Develop solutions that improve data accuracy, reporting and operational efficiency.
• Investigate and resolve software and system issues.
• Maintain high standards of code quality, consistency and documentation.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, knowledge base articles and training materials.
• Work closely with IT and business teams to identify problems and develop practical solutions.
• Coordinate with external vendors, suppliers and technology providers where required.
• Contribute to broader IT projects and initiatives.
• Provide support and technical guidance to other members of the IT team where required.

What we’re looking for

Essential

Applicants should meet at least two of the following criteria:

• Proven professional experience in software development.
• Strong experience with C#, .NET, SQL and Visual Studio.
• Experience designing, developing and maintaining modern business applications.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies and modern development practices.
• Experience working with REST APIs, SDKs and system integrations.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and improve system performance.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work independently, take ownership and manage competing priorities.
• A commercially minded approach to software development.
• The ability to understand business requirements and translate them into practical technology solutions.
• A collaborative, adaptable and solutions‑focused approach.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, Software Development, Information Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.

Desirable

Experience with any of the following would be advantageous:

• JavaScript / modern JavaScript frameworks
• HTML5 / CSS
• REST APIs and third‑party integrations
• Azure / Microsoft cloud technologies
• Power BI and business intelligence
• Git and version control
• CI/CD and automated deployment
• Application performance monitoring and optimisation
• Microsoft 365 / Power Platform
• AI and automation technologies
• Agile software development

You don't need experience with every technology listed. We are looking for someone with strong core software development skills who is curious, and is comfortable learning new technologies and applying them to real business problems.

Your Initial Projects

We will initially focus on projects that can deliver measurable business value, including:

• Improving the performance and reliability of core business applications.
• Developing new features and functionality for Shred-X and Med-X systems.
• Integrating internal systems with third‑party platforms through APIs and SDKs.
• Automating manual business processes and workflows.
• Improving data quality and system reporting.
• Identifying and resolving system bottlenecks and performance issues.
• Improving the usability and experience of business applications.

These projects may later expand into broader system architecture, automation, AI‑enabled solutions, data analytics and strategic technology initiatives.

What You’ll Gain

• Ownership of software solutions that are actively used across the business.
• The opportunity to solve real operational and commercial problems through technology.
• Exposure to a wide range of business functions, including Operations, Customer Service, Sales, Finance, Production and Compliance.
• Experience working across the full software development lifecycle.
• The opportunity to influence software architecture, development practices and technology decisions.
• Exposure to modern Microsoft technologies, APIs, automation and emerging AI capabilities.
• The opportunity to deliver projects with measurable operational and commercial outcomes.
• The opportunity to work collaboratively with an experienced IT and business team.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of technology that has a direct impact on how the business operates.

You will have the opportunity to solve meaningful problems, improve existing systems, build new capabilities and influence the future direction of our technology environment.

At Shred-X, our values are Safe, Smart, Sustainable and Service. We believe technology should support these values by helping our people work smarter, operate more efficiently and deliver better outcomes for our customers.

If you are a senior developer who enjoys solving problems, working closely with the business and seeing your software make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.