Senior Software Developer

Title :

Senior Software Developer

Your KBR future – delivering solutions and changing the world

About KBR :

We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers and dreamers who all share one goal — to improve the world.

KBR delivers science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 34,000 people performing diverse, complex, and mission-critical roles in 33 countries.

For 65 years, KBR and its heritage companies are proud to have delivered some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects.

With around 2,000 employees in 6 primary offices throughout Australia, we are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projects with a digital mindset driving innovation within our business and for our customers.

We help ensure mission success on land, in the air, at sea, in space and cyberspace for our defence customers. From individual technologies and services to comprehensive project delivery and mission execution, no other company can match the breadth and depth of KBR.

KBR comprises a diverse team who provide a broad spectrum of capabilities across Australia and the Asia Pacific. Our proven project teams readily address complex and multi-disciplinary activities, providing low-risk and cost-effective solutions to the defence force.

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The Opportunity :

We are looking for a Senior Software Developer to build and implement functional programs. You will work with other Software Developers, Systems Engineers, and Project Managers throughout the software development life cycle. The Senior Software Developer is required to be a team player and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the development cycle, ensure relevant processes are followed, and identify opportunities for improvement.

Pending the experience of the Senior Software Developer, individuals can expect to support a range of applications, including programs, processes, networks, upgrades, patches, migrations, DevOps, and testing. Experience in Agile and / or SAFe frameworks is required, as well as familiarity with popular coding languages.

The Senior Software Developer will engage with clients, KBR staff, and other stakeholders to support the development lifecycle and a working knowledge of ITSM processes is preferred. A strong technical knowledge about key defence platforms, applications, and systems in use across relevant defence groups and services is also considered beneficial. The role requires a high degree of collaboration to develop solutions that will ultimately promote growth and capability development in the Mission IT and Security Solutions line of business.

Responsibilities :

Work with a team of developers in an Agile environment to design and implement software solutions

Lead software projects, ensuring solutions align with client needs, business goals, and technical specifications.

Offer mentorship, guidance, and industry experience to a team of software developers

Work in cross-functional teams to define and refine software requirements, and coordinate the deployment of IT systems

Integrate software components and third-party programs

Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing software

Create technical documentation for reference and reporting

Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide solutions in a timely manner.

Participate in code or document reviews and offer feedback to others

As the ideal candidate you will bring :

Essential :

Proven experience as a Software Developer, Software Engineer or similar role

Familiarity with Agile and / or SAFe development methodologies

Experience with software design and development in a test-driven environment

Knowledge of coding languages including Java, C, and JavaScript, and frameworks / systems, such as AngularJS, and Git.

Experience with databases and Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) frameworks

Ability to learn new languages and technologies

Excellent communication skills

Highly effective communication skills.

NV1 Security clearance (with ability to upgrade to NV2 if required).

Desirable :

BSc / BA in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field and commensurate certifications with relevant professional body

Previous Defence or government experience working within an IT-related field.

Ability to work within a team environment, with the potential to lead a team as the work grows.

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

If you’re ready to shape tomorrow, let’s get started. Apply Now!