Senior Software Engineer

Leidos Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrue up to 12 extra days of leave per year

Work with leading technology

Family Friendly workplace

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Canberra is seeking a Software Engineer to develop innovative solutions for complex challenges. This role involves leading software design, collaborating with systems engineers, and mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in Java, JavaScript, and familiarity with tools like Docker and Kubernetes. Candidates must be Australian Citizens with an active TSPV Clearance. This opportunity offers a supportive workplace culture and a commitment to diversity.

Qualifications

• Experience leading software prototyping, design, and development.
• Strong knowledge of Agile/Kanban methodologies and best practices.
• Experience in a senior engineering role.
• Experience developing or supporting geospatial systems.
• Strong knowledge of Agile/Kanban methodologies and modern DevOps practices (CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience integrating and customizing systems using open‑source technologies, REST/SOAP/messaging, and tools such as JIRA and Confluence.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative software solutions for complex technical challenges.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineers to implement requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers in best practices and initiatives.
• Customize and integrate tools, and support system release and deployment
• Ensure software quality by adhering to defined engineering processes and best practices
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in research, development, and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Java

JavaScript

API services development

Security practices

Enterprise integration patterns

Agile methodologies

DevOps practices

Open-source technologies

JIRA

Confluence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Benefits

• Accrue up to an extra 12 days of leave per year through our Life Days program.
• Work with world leading technology business at the forefront of innovation.
• We’re a ‘Family Friendly’ certified workplace – we understand the many and varied roles our team members need to play within their own unique family setting and actively support them.

Description

Our team feel Leidos is a great place to work. Learn more about our culture and benefits by visiting us here https://www.leidos.com/company/global/australia/careers

Leidos Australia delivers IT and airborne solutions that protect and advance the Australian way of life. Our 2000 local experts, backed by our global experience and network of partners, are working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in government, intelligence, defence, aviation, border protection and health markets.

Your New Role and Responsibilities

As a talented member of our software engineering team, you will provide innovative and high-value solutions to a variety of complex technical challenges for our customer to build a large-scale information integration system.

Involved in the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) that includes planning, design, development and testing, you will frequently apply a broad range of tools and latest technologies, and explore creative ways and new approaches to implementing software solutions.

You will be an established software engineer with extensive experience in Java, JavaScript, application frameworks, API services development, secure development practices, and enterprise integration patterns and products.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to software prototyping, design, development, and engineering approach selection
• Collaborate with Systems Engineers to analyze, define, and implement requirements
• Perform software development activities including coding, unit testing, integration, and system testing
• Customize and integrate tools, and support system release and deployment
• Ensure software quality by adhering to defined engineering processes and best practices
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in research, development, and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience and training)
• Proactive, business‑aware professional able to identify issues, build relationships, and drive objectives
• Experience in a senior role within an engineering or project environment
• Experience developing or supporting geospatial systems
• Strong knowledge of Agile/Kanban methodologies and modern DevOps practices (CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience integrating and customizing systems using open‑source technologies, REST/SOAP/messaging, and tools such as JIRA and Confluence

This role does requires the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and hold an active TSPV Clearance, accompanied by the ability to be successful for a DISA/OSA.

Diversity and Inclusion

Providing our customers with smarter solutions takes an incredible team with diversity of thought, experience and perspectives driving innovation. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture and is one of our core values. It's about creating a workplace where everyone can do important work, feels welcome, valued, and respected, and has equal access to opportunities to thrive.

Leidos Australia is an equal opportunities organisation and is committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

Our five Advocacy Groups (Women and Allies Network, Young Professionals, Defence & Emergency Services, Action for Accessibility and Abilities and Pride+) provide an opportunity for team members to connect and collaborate on shared interests, and work to support and celebrate our diverse community.

Next Steps

• To apply for this role, follow the links or apply via our Careers page.
• Recruitment process - 1 virtual interview or 1 face to face, a psychometric test & background checks.
• Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements. In certain circumstances this can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality, permanent residency or are former nationals of certain countries as per ITAR 126.1.
• We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please contact our Careers team [e-mail] if you’d like to discuss any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.