Join a small, high‑impact engineering team building modern, data‑driven software for critical national infrastructure.

We’re looking for a Software Engineer who enjoys working across the full development lifecycle, from understanding requirements and improving existing systems, through to design, build, testing, deployment and ongoing support. This role suits someone who’s hands‑on, curious, and comfortable working in a fast‑moving environment with a lot of autonomy.

What you’ll be doing

• Backend development using Python (and Django) to build, improve and support internal software systems
• Refactoring and debugging existing codebases, identifying issues and implementing clean, maintainable solutions
• Working across the full SDLC — design, implementation, verification, deployment and production support
• Contributing to CI/CD pipelines, automation, and modern deployment practices
• Building integrations, working with APIs and structured data formats (JSON, YAML, XML)
• Supporting migrations from legacy systems into new environments
• Producing clear documentation and providing ongoing support for delivered solutions
• Collaborating with engineers across software, networks and operations
• Participating in Agile ceremonies and sharing knowledge within the team

What you bring

• Experience delivering software in a team environment
• Strong skills in Python (Django experience ideal) or similar backend languages
• Exposure to containerisation, orchestration and cloud‑native tooling (Kubernetes highly regarded)
• Experience with SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MSSQL etc.)
• Understanding of microservices patterns (nice to have)
• Interest or experience in network‑adjacent environments (routing, SNMP, telemetry, monitoring tools etc.)
• Ability to learn new systems quickly and work across a broad technical landscape
• A collaborative, solution‑focused mindset — someone who takes initiative and contributes beyond a narrow role definition

Why this role?

• Work in a small, highly skilled engineering group with real ownership
• Exposure to a wide range of systems, tools and technologies
• Mix of on‑prem and cloud‑native environments
• Flexible location across major Australian cities (Sydney, Melbourne preferred)
• Hybrid working - ideally in the office 3 days per week

If you’re a backend‑focused engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, improving existing systems and working closely with other technical teams, we’d love to hear from you.