Software Engineer

Austal; Fremantle; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Competitive compensation

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Austal Defence Australia (ADA) is seeking a Software Engineer to provide technical software support for SSA Integration Data Environment and related tooling. You’ll work on IDE applications, IAM orchestration, and cyber security enhancements under senior technical leadership.

The role emphasizes SDLC mastery, Agile/DevOps pipelines, and collaboration with ADA and Austal ICT teams. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in software engineering, strong .NET and Python, and cloud deployments with API

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or software engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of software engineering experience with SDLC, Agile and DevOps practices.
• Proficient in dotnet and Python; cloud-native apps and API development.
• Experience with data structures, databases and code reviews.
• Defence security clearance eligibility is required or pursued.
• Experience collaborating in integrated teams across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical software engineering support to ADA projects and IDE software.
• Develop and maintain cloud-native applications and APIs using .NET and Python.
• Design and optimize CI/CD pipelines for DevSecOps deployments.
• Collaborate with digital service teams and ICT to deliver fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Contribute to architecture documentation, risk management, and roadmaps.
• Leverage AI to accelerate software service designs and enhance security posture.

Skills

C#/.NET

Python

Azure

DevOps

Git versioning

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud deployments

Agile

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering

Tools

Git

Azure

Docker

REST APIs

Job description

About the Opportunity

As the Software Engineer for Austal Defence Australia (ADA), you'll be responsible for providing technical support to design, build, test, deploy and upkeep SSA Integration Data Environment (IDE) application software and SSA integration software providing capabilities supporting the broader SSA digital services including asset creation, management, delivery and data transport to the customer. The role is responsible for SDLC tasks in at least two of the following areas: SSA Integration, IDE Applications, IDE Enhanced IAM orchestration, and support to IDE Cyber Security enhancements. The Software Engineer works with the greater ADA Digital Services team and works under the technical leadership of the ADA Sr. Cloud Engineer.

About Austal

Austal is Australia's global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor; and maritime technology partner of choice. We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world's leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam.

Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. We're driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.

Learn more at austal.com/ssa

This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.

What's Involved

• Provide technical software engineering expertise and support to ADA software engineering activities and projects
• Manage and support IDE Azure-native and Azure deployed software and configurations providing Applications Services to ADA, its customers and suppliers, ensuring high-availability of software delivered capabilities.
• Maintain and support the ADA application architecture, capability documentation and software technology roadmap.
• Implement and maintain the complete ADA software portfolio, version-controlled and managed.
• Support ADA planning and risk management for the overall IDE program of work.
• Leverage AI to accelerate software service designs, integrating cyber security functionality to enhance the overall cybersec posture of the IDE, SSA program and ADA.
• Design and optimise CI/CD pipelines to support DevSecOps agile software deployments with automated QA and testing
• Lead Software Engineering team collaboration with other Digital Service teams, ADA functional teams, and Austal ICT teams to facilitate best fit-for-purpose solutions.

You'll Need

Essential

• Bachelor's degree in computer science/software engineering/systems engineering or equivalent certifications or at least 5 years of equivalent software engineering experience.
• At least 2 Years of experience in SDLC fundamentals, software development using Agile and DevOps methodologies, code management and deployments using git version control, DevOps and CICD pipes, building for and deploying to Cloud.
• At least 2 Years of experience developing and maintaining object-oriented and functional code, cloud-native applications, building server-side applications, building APIs, and demonstratable expertise with dotnet and python (and other common "industry standard" coding languages).
• At least 2 Years of experience implementing fundamental datatypes, data structures software patterns using databases.
• Experience developing and maintaining functional and technical requirements and specifications.
• Experience developing and executing test plans and scripts, managing defect resolution, and maintaining traceability.
• Eligibility for a Defence Security Clearance
• Additional studies or demonstratable experiences in AI technologies, methodologies, adoption and implementation.
• Experience working on integrated teams to design, development, test and deploy software.
• Experience with Australian Defence or other Information Security culture organisation.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply. Veterans are also encouraged to apply.

Learn more at Careers at Austal Australia | Austal: Australia