Software Engineer

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The role

The Software Engineer designs, builds and delivers innovative digital solutions working across web interfaces, automation, integrations and cloud platforms, applying emerging technologies and software engineering best practices. This is a key role in driving innovation by designing, prototyping and delivering better user experiences that increase productivity and unlock new business capabilities. This role works as part of a dynamic, cross functional team focused on the rapid delivery of impactful business solutions using both existing and emerging technologies including AI, low-code / no-code platforms and advanced integration frameworks. The role will strive for engineering excellence throughout the whole design, delivery and support lifecycle through agile, SecDevOps and human centred design disciplines.

The team

APRA's Technology team delivers, maintains, and enhances essential information technology services that support the organisation's productivity, strategic objectives, and business unit priorities. Technology partners with stakeholders to design, implement and maintain IT solutions that meet the needs of the organisation and ensuring these are secure and aligned with APRA's technology architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain high-quality digital solutions and services, including web interfaces, system integrations, digital products leveraging from existing platforms and emerging technologies.
• Build integrated workflows, automation and digital products that improve efficiency and provide seamless digital experiences.
• Explore and experiment with emerging tools and technologies, including AI-enabled capabilities, transforming ideas into functional proof-of-concepts and MVPs.
• Integrate emerging technologies such as intelligent agents, generative AI models and orchestration platforms into business solutions.
• Work collaboratively with architects, technical specialists and digital product team to align solutions with strategic goals and user needs.
• Maintain a strong focus on quality, security and performance across development lifecycles.
• Develop and maintain APIs and integrations between digital platforms and services.
• Participate in solution design, architecture discussions, and technology selection for innovation projects.
• Contribute to best practices, documentation and knowledge sharing to support scalable and sustainable delivery.

About you

To work with us, you must be an Australian citizen with eligibility to gain a Baseline Security clearance through the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency.

About APRA

Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) was established in 1998 as an independent statutory authority that supervises almost 1,200 financial institutions that manage $8.6 trillion in assets for Australians across the banking, insurance and superannuation sectors. In overseeing the safety, competitiveness and stability of the financial system, we seek to recruit, develop and retain highly skilled professionals, who want to help shape financial services and protect the financial wellbeing of the Australian community. Our employee base of almost 900 come predominantly from the commercial financial services industry or other government agencies; as such, we have the feel of a small corporate organisation that can work flexibly and with agility.

We recognise the skills, experience and commitment that our staff bring to their professional lives, and we seek to reward them accordingly. We also recognise that for our staff to be able to perform at their best, we need to ensure that they are able to bring their best selves to work. Our commitment to wellbeing is having engaged people supported by resilient leaders within a values-aligned culture. At APRA, we're committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, feels valued and respected. We aspire to attract and foster diversity of background, thought, and experience, recognising that a broad range of perspectives, approaches and ideas makes us stronger, and better enables us to meet our obligation to protect the financial wellbeing of the Australian community. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please inform at application stage so we can do our best to accommodate your requirements.

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