Software Engineers (Multiple positions at all levels)
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Did you get a degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science so you could:
Develop serious applications that delight users?
Work with and learn from other enthusiastic engineers?
Use the best tools available?
But instead, have you found yourself stuck:
Following tedious processes?
Working on legacy code nobody cares for?
Sitting through endless meetings?
Making fragile hacks to avoid breakage due to poor test coverage?
Using outdated proprietary tools and libraries?
Cleaning up after poor decisions made by non-technical managers?
Being constantly interrupted?
Have a cohort of passionate and collaborative engineers.
Do interesting, meaningful, and rewarding work.
Value fresh ideas and innovation, regardless of seniority.
Use an up-to-date Linux toolchain, including C++23.
Maintain a clean, modern codebase.
Take DevOps seriously.
Deliver real sovereign capability to Australian Defence through high-quality software.
This is a rare opportunity to be part of a team of exceptional software engineers delivering creative capability to Australian Defence.
What the role includes:
Hands-on software engineering using modern C++23 and a clean, well-maintained codebase.
Team leadership, including mentoring and coaching (for more senior roles).
Close collaboration with Software Architects, Systems Engineers, and Testers.
Ensuring quality through code reviews, pair programming, and day-to-day collaboration.
Contributing to coding standards and driving uptake of new C++ language features.
Supporting project planning, task breakdown, and estimation.
Helping to deliver projects end to end, including client interaction and stakeholder reporting.
We expect several roles to open over the next few months. If this sounds like the kind of place you’d thrive in, we’d love to hear from you.
What we are looking for:
A genuine passion for software development and continuous learning.
Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset.
Willingness to work on-site and engage in face-to-face teamwork.
For more junior roles, some experience with C++ is beneficial, but not essential.
Eligibility for an Australian Defence Security Clearance and a National Police Check.
How to apply:
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- Which of the following programming languages are you experienced in?
- How many years' experience do you have as a software engineer?
- How many years' experience do you have in a software development role?
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- Do you hold Australian Security Clearance?
- How many years' experience do you have as a C++ Developer?
- Are you willing to relocate for this role?
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📌 Software Engineers (Multiple positions at all levels)
🏢 Acacia Systems
📍 Adelaide