Software Engineer

KBR Careers; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place To Work

Flexible working

Competitive salary

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Corporate rewards

Salary packaging/Novated leasing

Employee stock purchase plans

Health benefits

Job summary

KBR in Australia is seeking a talented Software Engineer to join our Mission Integration team and contribute to cutting‑edge software solutions for Defence capabilities. You will work with multidisciplinary teams across the full software development lifecycle in an agile environment.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years' experience, strong skills in ASP.NET, C#, HTML, JavaScript, SQL Server, and OOP, and a commitment to quality, testing, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Software Engineer or similar role.
• Experience developing applications using ASP.NET, C#, HTML, and JavaScript.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and Transact-SQL, including Stored Procedures.
• Object‑Oriented Programming (OOP) principles.
• Experience with Unit Testing methodologies and frameworks.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality software in accordance with established engineering standards, processes, and best practices.
• Participate in Agile software development activities, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Assist with task decomposition, work planning, and effort estimation.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and features.
• Conduct and support unit testing, performance testing, and system integration activities.
• Contribute to system and technical documentation.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, project managers, and stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across software engineering processes and practices.
• Represent KBR professionally while adhering to company policies, security requirements, and quality standards.

Skills

ASP.NET

C#

HTML

JavaScript

SQL Server

T-SQL

OOP

Unit Testing

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering / Computer Science

Tools

Azure DevOps

Git

Microsoft Visual Studio

Job description

Title: Software Engineer At KBR – We do things that matter. We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 38,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value‑added services, and long‑term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

At KBR, We Deliver. Think.KBR.com. KBR in Australia With over 65 years working on some of Australia's largest and most complex projects, KBR has unmatched experience supporting the nation's critical infrastructure, energy transition and national security priorities. KBR has around 2,000 employees throughout Australia, who are focused on delivering innovative technology and engineering solutions for a safer, more secure and sustainable future. Learn more about KBR in Australia. Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR. At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a talented and motivated Software Engineer to join our growing Mission Integration team and contribute to the development of cutting‑edge software solutions that support critical Defence capabilities. This is an exciting opportunity for a software professional who enjoys collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, solving complex technical challenges, and delivering high-quality software that makes a real impact. You'll work alongside experienced engineers, project managers, and Defence stakeholders across the full software development lifecycle, helping to build innovative applications that enhance capability outcomes for our customers. As a Software Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, development, testing, and support of software applications and systems. Working within an agile environment, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop robust and scalable solutions while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices. You will also have the opportunity to work on projects supporting Defence platforms, systems, and applications, contributing to capability development and growth within KBR's Mission Integration business.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality software in accordance with established engineering standards, processes, and best practices.
• Participate in Agile software development activities, including sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Assist with task decomposition, work planning, and effort estimation.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and features.
• Conduct and support unit testing, performance testing, and system integration activities.
• Contribute to system and technical documentation.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, project managers, and stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across software engineering processes and practices.
• Represent KBR professionally while adhering to company policies, security requirements, and quality standards.

As the Ideal Candidate

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Software Engineer or similar role.
• Experience developing applications using ASP.NET, C#, HTML, and JavaScript.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and Transact‑SQL, including Stored Procedures.
• Object‑Oriented Programming (OOP) principles.
• Experience with Unit Testing methodologies and frameworks.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable:

• Azure DevOps (ADO/TFS) and Git experience.
• Experience developing in Microsoft Visual Studio.
• Experience developing using an agile methodology (Agile/Scrum).
• Experience working in a software development environment using the Microsoft software development & test product stack.
• Experience developing applications for Defence networks.
• All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active NV1 Defence Security Clearance. Only candidates holding a NV1 Clearance or above should apply.

What We Will Offer You

• A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
• Flexible working
• Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
• Paid parental leave
• Income protection
• Corporate rewards
• Salary packaging/Novated leasing
• Employee stock purchase plans
• Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance
• Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to ITAR.

Our Values

We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.

We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology‑led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.

We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what's right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.

We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision‑makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.

We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.

We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.