Senior Software Developer - C++/.Net

NCS; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Well-being program

Discounted health insurance

Employee discounts

Recognition program

Global learning & development

AI learning platform

Job summary

NCS Australia is seeking an experienced Software Developer Level 3 to join a collaborative Agile team focused on developing, enhancing and maintaining complex software systems. The role offers opportunities to lead technical initiatives, influence system design, support delivery outcomes and drive ongoing innovation across technology solutions.

You will design and deliver high-quality software, provide technical leadership, and contribute to architectural decisions while supporting continuous

Qualifications

• Significant years of experience in a software development environment.
• Experience with unit testing frameworks such as NUnit.
• Proficiency with Git version control.
• Experience in relational database design and development.
• Knowledge of multiple software development lifecycle methodologies.
• Experience working within Agile software development environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Microsoft SQL Server development and administration experience.
• Experience with NoSQL technologies, including Elasticsearch.
• Familiarity with Atlassian Jira.
• Experience within Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), industrial control systems, or other integrated engineering environments.
• Exposure to software teams operating within Agile delivery frameworks.
• Experience working with field devices, equipment integration, or real-time operational systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and enhance software applications and products.
• Lead software and system design activities, ensuring best practice engineering principles are applied.
• Produce and maintain technical design documentation and supporting artefacts.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to other developers.
• Conduct code reviews and promote high standards of software quality.
• Contribute to testing activities, including unit testing and quality assurance processes.
• Collaborate with Agile/SCRUM teams to achieve sprint objectives and delivery commitments.
• Assist support and integration teams by providing second-level technical support.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives across development processes, tools, and practices.
• Ensure compliance with established engineering standards, policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.

Skills

Unit testing (NUnit)

Git version control

Relational database design

NoSQL (Elasticsearch)

Jira

Agile/SCRUM

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

Elasticsearch

Job description

At NCS Australia, we believe in doing technology services better. Our commitment to quality, focus on people, and willingness to challenge traditional thinking set us apart. Our team brings this belief to life by partnering with our clients and communities to make tomorrow together.

We are committed to creating an environment that prioritises innovation, collaboration, and purposeful work. Our diverse team is empowered to make a meaningful impact with curiosity, creativity and resilience to shape better outcomes. Join us and accept the challenge of creating a better tomorrow.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Software Developer Level 3 to join a collaborative Agile team responsible for developing, enhancing, and maintaining complex software systems. This role offers the opportunity to lead technical initiatives, influence system design, support delivery outcomes, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of innovative technology solutions.

As a Software Developer Level 3, you will play a key role in designing and delivering high-quality software solutions. You will provide technical leadership within the development team, contribute to architectural decisions, support continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure software quality through effective testing and review practices.

Working closely with cross-functional stakeholders, you will help drive projects from requirements gathering and solution design through to deployment, support, and ongoing system administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and enhance software applications and products.
• Lead software and system design activities, ensuring best practice engineering principles are applied.
• Produce and maintain technical design documentation and supporting artefacts.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to other developers.
• Conduct code reviews and promote high standards of software quality.
• Contribute to testing activities, including unit testing and quality assurance processes.
• Collaborate with Agile/SCRUM teams to achieve sprint objectives and delivery commitments.
• Assist support and integration teams by providing second-level technical support.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives across development processes, tools, and practices.
• Ensure compliance with established engineering standards, policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.

Qualifications

You are a collaborative and technically capable software engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and working within a team-focused environment. You demonstrate strong communication skills, sound judgement, and a genuine passion for technology and software development.

• Significant years ofexperience in a software development environment.
• Experience with unit testing frameworks such as NUnit.
• Proficiency with Git version control.
• Experience in relational database design and development.
• Knowledge of multiple software development lifecycle methodologies.
• Experience working within Agile software development environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Microsoft SQL Server development and administration experience.
• Experience with NoSQL technologies, including Elasticsearch.
• Familiarity with Atlassian Jira.
• Experience within Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), industrial control systems, or other integrated engineering environments.
• Exposure to software teams operating within Agile delivery frameworks.
• Experience working with field devices, equipment integration, or real-time operational systems.

What You'll Bring

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Sound organisational and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A proactive and continuous improvement mindset.
• Passion for mentoring others and contributing to a positive team culture.

Additional Information

At NCS Australia, you'll be part of a team that values your growth and development. Our comprehensive global learning and development program will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed. Plus, you'll be mentored by some of the industry's best, and have access to a worldwide network of career opportunities.

We are in the process of refreshing our employee benefits, so don’t forget to ask our Talent Acquisition Team about what’s on offer.

We take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we serve. Diversity, inclusivity, and being different are not just buzzwords for us - they are integral to our culture. We are dedicated to upholding Equal Employment Opportunity Principles and providing reasonable accommodations to all our applicants. If you require any assistance or modifications to navigate our careers site or complete your application, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] .

Other important stuff:

To be eligible for a position with us, applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process, including probity and police checks.

As we navigate through our business integration process, we will continue to issue contracts under our existing entities of ARQ, Dialog, CatapultBI, ICEMEDIA, Eighty20, Riley or AccessHQ.

Visit our website https://www.ncs.co/en-au/ for more information.

NCS Australia is where you can feel at home, nurturing your talents and skills as we make tomorrow together, one day at a time. Our benefits include paid parental leave, initiatives focused on your well-being and discounted health insurance. You will also enjoy discounts on various products and services and be regularly recognised and rewarded for high performance. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply.

• paid parental leave
• initiatives focused on your well-being and discounted health insurance
• discounts on various products and services
• regularly recognised and rewarded for high performance
• our comprehensive global learning and development program will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed
• Our Capability Fingerprint, industry and partner training programs, special interest groups, and an AI-driven learning platform

NCS Australia is an equal-opportunity employer, and we take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we serve.We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Veterans, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply.

Work rights and background checks:

To be eligible for a position with us, applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process, including probity and police checks