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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.

Learn more about our business here (https://kbr.foleon.com/gsapac/gs-apac-overview/) .

The Opportunity:

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

Pending the experience of the 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 (e.g. JavaScript).

The 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:

• Lead cross functional teams coordinate the deployment of IT systems, including infrastructure, applications and services.

• Work with developers to design algorithms and flowcharts

• Produce clean, efficient code based on specifications

• Integrate software components and third-party programs

• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing software

• Gather and evaluate user feedback and recommend and execute improvements

• Create technical documentation for reference and reporting

• Support cross functional teams monitor operational performance and respond to IT incidents as necessary. 

  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 (e.g. C++, Java, JavaScript) and frameworks/systems (e.g. AngularJS, Git)

• Experience with databases and Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) frameworks (e.g. Hibernate)

• 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!

KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea, community and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and diverse work environment. We encourage candidates of all abilities to apply.

As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.

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