Software Engineer

Metro Trains Melbourne; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Trains Melbourne is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to work on critical customer information and fleet management systems that support customers navigating the train network and staff operations. You will contribute to development and updates for major infrastructure projects including Level Crossing Removals and Melbourne Airport Rail Stage 1.

Work in a close-knit team, applying software engineering skills to real-time systems.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in IT, Computer Science or Software Engineering.
• Experience across the SDLC within software engineering.
• Broad range of technologies on Linux platforms (Java, C++, JavaScript, Angular, React, SQL, Python, Bash, Kafka).
• Able to produce high-quality software solutions in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete tasks across the Software Development Lifecycle on real-time mission-critical systems and business systems using C++, Java, JavaScript and Linux.
• Collaborate with engineering professionals and system users to set up environments, perform integration tasks and manage configurations.
• Investigate and resolve complex system issues and defects, implement changes across large interdependent systems, and participate in validation activities.
• Respond to issues within agreed SLAs and KPIs and document engineering work.
• Be on the 24/7 on-call roster for after-hours support.

Skills

SDLC experience

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Tertiary qualification in IT, Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Java

C++

JavaScript

Angular

React

SQL

Python

Bash

Kafka

Job description

Melbourne is Australia's fastest growing city, and public transport is vital to keeping it moving. Since 2009, Metro has proudly operated and maintained a world-class train service and delivered major transport projects that shape the future of our city. Guided by our value of Safely Always, we are one team dedicated to ensuring everyone gets home safely while helping to connect and create a better Melbourne.

About The Role

We have a newly created permanent full-time opportunity at our Collins St office for an experienced Software Engineer to work on critical customer information and fleet management systems that help customers navigate the train network and support staff managing train operations.

In this role, you'll use your software engineering skills and experience to support these mission critical real-time systems and contribute to the development of new software and system updates for the delivery of major infrastructure projects such as Level Crossing Removals, Melbourne Airport Rail Stage 1 and X'Trapolis 2.0 Train Fleet.

Working in a tight knit and supportive team, you'll get great job satisfaction in knowing that your work contributes to 'Moving Melbourne' safely and reliably on our train network every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete tasks across the Software Development Lifecycle on real time mission critical systems and business systems utilising a range of technologies, including C++, Java, JavaScript and Linux
• Liaise with engineering professionals, technical staff and system users regarding setting up appropriate hardware, software and operating system environments, carrying out integration tasks, resolving complex problems and managing system configurations
• Investigate and resolve complex system issues and software defects, implement software changes across large interdependent systems and participate in extended periods of technical validation activities
• Respond to, investigate and resolve software issues in accordance with agreed Service Level Agreements and Key Performance Indicators
• Prepare engineering and support documentation
• Be included on the 24/7 support roster (on-call standby after hours
• The current requirement is that our positions are present on site/office 3 days per week

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in IT, Computer Science or Software Engineering
• Experience in conducting a variety of software engineering tasks across the SDLC
• Experience with a broad range of technologies and programming languages on Linux platforms. Technologies used across the supported systems includes Java, C++, JavaScript, Angular, React, SQL, Python, Bash, Kafka
• Able to produce high-quality software solutions in a team environment

Next Steps

Please note applications for this role will close on the 11th of November 2026.

Metro is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process for candidates with specific access needs. Candidates who require adjustments are encouraged to declare this in their application, so that the contact person for the position can discuss your needs.

Metro's commitment to an inclusive workforce

At Metro, we move Melbourne and we're powered by our people. We're committed to building a workforce that reflects our diverse communities and celebrates the unique perspectives each person brings. Inclusion, respect and opportunity shape how we work and we invite you to join us in creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.