Senior Software Engineer

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We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join the Digital Engineering team.

The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for providing technical input in software projects in line with WorkCover Queensland’s software engineering practices.

At WorkCover Queensland our vision is to be the best worker’s compensation insurer, to make a positive difference to people’s lives and to keep Queenslanders working. Our flexible work environment allows you to be your best every day and contribute to the big picture.

Our organisation is made up of individuals who collaborate and seek to engage others, working together as One Team. We embrace diversity and value people who bring personal energy and authenticity to everything they do. If you’re someone with a strong values-oriented compass and you want to achieve sustainable outcomes, you will find a great community at WorkCover.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will:

Provide expert input into software projects and uphold best practice coding standards.

Lead small-scale projects with a focus on secure, scalable, and cloud-native solutions.

Guide and mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.

Drive innovation by shaping API-first strategies and reducing technical debt.

Collaborate with architecture and DevOps teams to ensure modern, reliable solutions.

A bit about you:

5+ years of experience in software engineering at enterprise scale

Expertise in Java, Git and Spring Boot

Experence in Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.

Strong analytical, tracing and debugging skills

Familiarity with Cloud platforms, Kubernetes and Containers

Excellent communication and mentoring abilities.

A bit about us:

Working in a collaborative team environment within a supportive and engaged organisation, you’ll enjoy a hybrid work model, access to personalised learning and development opportunities and the holistic support of our health and wellbeing program. We offer industry competitive salaries, a generous superannuation scheme (including co-contribution) and study assistance. You can find out more about our Employee Benefits by visiting Working at WorkCover Qld.

How do I apply?

Please submit your resume and covering letter to Rebecca Williams, Senior Talent Specialist.

We are committed to ensuring WorkCover reflects the diversity of the Queensland community. We welcome applications from First Nations peoples, members of the LGBTQIA+SB community, people of all ages, people who are neurodivergent, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

To provide you the best experience, we can support with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our recruitment team during your conversation with them.

Pre-employment checks will be conducted on all prospective employees. This will include a Right to Work in Australia Check, Police Check, Education Check, Reference Check and where appropriate a Visa Check. The information provided will be treated as confidential in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld).

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WorkCover Queensland is a government owned statutory body, providing workers' compensation insurance in Queensland since 1997. A self-funded statutory authority, we strive to maintain Australia’s lowest average premium rate by continuously investing in efficient online customer services, experienced in-house claims management capability and sustainable premium and return to work outcomes for employers and injured workers.

We are a customer focused insurer and aim for insurance excellence. Despite it being mandatory for all Queensland employers to hold a WorkCover accident insurance policy (unless employers hold a self-insurance licence), WorkCover is committed to providing a customer experience and value propositions that are equal to or better than commercial insurers.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

WorkCover Queensland is a government owned statutory body, providing workers' compensation insurance in Queensland since 1997. A self-funded statutory authority, we strive to maintain Australia’s lowest average premium rate by continuously investing in efficient online customer services, experienced in-house claims management capability and sustainable premium and return to work outcomes for employers and injured workers.

We are a customer focused insurer and aim for insurance excellence. Despite it being mandatory for all Queensland employers to hold a WorkCover accident insurance policy (unless employers hold a self-insurance licence), WorkCover is committed to providing a customer experience and value propositions that are equal to or better than commercial insurers.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.