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Location:
Brisbane
Category:
Engineering / Technical
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1821925B
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The Opportunity
Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of multiple air, land and sea platforms which is delivering critical capability for the Australian Defence Force. Boeing Defence Australia is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to support the delivery and sustainment of the Wakulda Program.
As a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer, you will apply your extensive Software Engineering knowledge and leadership ability to support a multidisciplinary engineering team in the delivery of a complex ICT-based Air Battle Management System.
Youll be supporting an environment that has security considerations and is both Windows and Linux based, so virtualisation and networking knowledge is a big bonus.
The ability to communicate and collaborate with a diverse team, in a conscientious and inclusive way and a proactive approach to problem solving is valued by our team.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert level design and development of back end and front-end software solutions that enable the Air Battle Management mission and its supporting services
- Develops and maintains the ICT software design documentation so that the software requirements, architecture, interface design, change documentation and end-user documentation is captured and aligns with the software solution
- Ensures that software meets quality and security standards by performing code reviews, developing unit tests and following verification processes prior to production deployment
- Plans and manages software delivery schedules and identifies any dependencies or risks relevant to its delivery.
- Technical supervision of less experienced engineers and technicians, including teaching, guiding and coaching.
Experience/Qualifications
- 6 + years of professional experience in software development (Python, Java and Rust experienced is highly desired)
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Experience across the software development lifecycle from initial design through to delivery
- Familiarity with systems engineering practices and principles
- Experience with database systems (eg., PostgreSQL, MySQL is highly desired)
- Knowledge of version control systems (eg.,Git, Jenkins)
- Understanding of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum)
- Experience with Visio, Cameo and/or similar software design tools
Working in the role you will have the opportunity to
- Develop software components that contribute to state-of-the-art air battle management mission systems.
- Architect, design and maintain the software product baseline for new or modified software components.
- Lead major software engineering changes from conception through to delivery.
- Broaden knowledge into systems engineering and product security engineering domains.
Eligibility
Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.
About Us
Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nations most important programs for the Australian Defence Force. From the seabed to outer space, we have helped shape aerospace and defence innovations in Australia over the past 95 years.
In addition to a competitive salary, our employees benefit from flexible working options, global opportunities, salary packaging, performance incentives, study assistance, wellbeing programs and discounts on health insurance, travel and accommodation.
Were also committed to fostering an environment thats welcoming, respectful and inclusive for every employee, with great opportunities for professional growth.
As an equal opportunity employer, female candidates, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply. We are also open to candidates from other industries including mining, communications, ICT and oil and gas.
BDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women and people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent to be part of an organisation that promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace environment.
If you dont meet 100 of the criteria for this role although you have the right foundational experience and qualifications, dont hesitate to apply.
Benefits
- Cutting edge projects
- Flexible working options
- Competitive remuneration and incentive plan available
- Discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation
- Salary packaging options
- Health and wellbeing benefits
- Study assistance
- Global opportunities
This position is eligible for a referral bonus for Boeing employees.
If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader, click Apply Now.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.
