Senior Software Engineer (Rust)

NCS; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Well-being initiatives

Discounted health insurance

Product/Service discounts

Recognition program

AI-driven learning platform

Career development

Job summary

NCS Australia is seeking a software engineer to design, develop, test and maintain high-performance applications, services, APIs, and libraries primarily using Rust. You will deliver robust, scalable software that operates across distributed and edge environments and collaborate with Product Managers, Architects and Engineers to define solutions and sprint outcomes.

You will also develop integrations with external devices, troubleshoot production issues, contribute to Linux-based platforms, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in software engineering roles.
• Strong commercial development experience with Rust.
• Experience building APIs, backend services, and distributed applications.
• Strong understanding of software design principles, testing practices, and system architecture.
• Experience working with Linux environments.
• Experience with Git-based development workflows and modern CI/CD practices.
• Experience with container technologies such as Docker.
• Familiarity with messaging and integration technologies.
• Knowledge of REST APIs, JSON, and modern communication protocols.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Experience working in Agile development teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain high-performance applications, services, APIs, and libraries using Rust.
• Deliver robust, scalable, and secure software across distributed and edge environments.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Architects, and Engineers to define technical solutions and sprint outcomes.
• Develop integrations with external devices and systems, implementing communication protocols and data exchange interfaces.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve complex production issues, improving reliability and performance.
• Contribute to Linux-based platforms hosting software solutions.
• Build, enhance, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and release management.
• Support containerised deployments using Docker.
• Promote engineering best practices including code reviews, automated testing, and IaC.
• Manage software updates and dependency upgrades for stability and security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify tooling and process improvements.
• Create and maintain technical documentation across the engineering team.
• Participate in operational support and platform reliability initiatives.

Skills

Rust

APIs

Distributed systems

Linux

CI/CD

Docker

Git

Agile

REST APIs

JSON

Tools

Docker

Git

Linux

Job description

At NCS Australia, we are more than a technology services company—we are a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and creators shaping the future. With a strong presence across the APAC region, we partner with government and enterprise organisations to tackle complex challenges and deliver solutions that drive real, lasting impact.

We are passionate about unlocking value through technology. By focusing on people, committing to quality, and challenging traditional thinking, we believe technology services can be done better. Our team brings this to life by advising, transforming, and managing technology to help our clients and communities thrive.

We love big ideas and bold thinkers. Bring your ambition and your creativity—together, we will turn them into extraordinary opportunities. Ready to make tomorrow with us? Explore our opportunities and join a team that is redefining what’s possible.

Job Description

• Design, develop, test, and maintain high-performance applications, services, APIs, and libraries primarily using Rust.
• Deliver robust, scalable, and secure software solutions that operate across distributed and edge computing environments.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Architects, and Engineers to define technical solutions and successfully deliver sprint outcomes.
• Develop integrations with external devices and systems, implementing communication protocols and data exchange interfaces.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve complex production issues, continuously improving system reliability, performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Contribute to the design and support of Linux-based platforms that host and operate software solutions.
• Build, enhance, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to enable reliable, automated software testing, deployment, and release management.
• Support containerised application deployments using technologies such as Docker.
• Implement and promote engineering best practices including code reviews, automated testing, secure software development, and infrastructure-as-code.
• Manage software updates, patches, and dependency upgrades to ensure platform stability and security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for technology, tooling, and process improvements.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, ensuring solutions, processes, and learnings are captured and shared across the engineering team.
• Participate in operational support activities and contribute to ongoing platform reliability, observability, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in software engineering roles.
• Strong commercial development experience with Rust.
• Experience building APIs, backend services, and distributed applications.
• Strong understanding of software design principles, testing practices, and system architecture.
• Experience working with Linux environments.
• Experience with Git-based development workflows and modern CI/CD practices.
• Experience with container technologies such as Docker.
• Familiarity with messaging and integration technologies.
• Knowledge of REST APIs, JSON, and modern communication protocols.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Experience working in Agile development teams.

Additional 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 are committed to your career development through our Capability Fingerprint, industry and partner training programs, special interest groups, and an AI-driven learning platform.
• No matter where you are in your career, we offer meaningful work and opportunities for growth.

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.

At NCS Australia, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.

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