About the Role We are seeking a detail-oriented and cooperative Software Designer to join our agile delivery teams.
This role is ideal for professionals who thrive in fast-paced, SAFe-aligned environments and enjoy translating business features into actionable, testable user stories.
You'll work closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, developers, and testers to ensure the successful design and delivery of complex systems.Key Responsibilities Break down high-level features into well-defined, testable user stories with clear acceptance criteriaLead and facilitate backlog refinement sessions with developers and testersCollaborate with Product Owners to understand feature intent and ensure alignment with business goalsWork closely with Scrum Masters to support agile ceremonies and team processesAnalyse system interactions, data flows, and dependencies to inform design decisionsCreate and maintain technical design documentation including system flows, API specs, and data mappingsProduce visual models such as process flows, sequence diagrams, and architecture diagramsUse Jira or Azure DevOps (ADO) to manage user stories, documentation, and sprint progressRequired Experience Expertise in translating features into detailed, testable user stories with acceptance criteriaDeep understanding of SAFe and SCRUM ceremonies, roles, and artefactsSkilled in leading backlog refinement sessions to ensure stories are sprint-readyStrong collaboration across Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Developers, and TestersProficient in documenting system behaviours, APIs, data mappings, and integration pointsStrong analytical skills to assess the impact of new stories and identify risksSkilled in diagramming tools such as Visio, Lucidchart, or draw.ioDaily user of Jira or Azure DevOps (ADO) for backlog and documentation managementPreferred Experience/Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related fieldAgile certifications such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Practitioner, or equivalentLocation & Employment Details Location: Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane, or AdelaideEmployment Type: Full-time/PermanentExperience Level: Mid to Senior (4+ years preferred)Work in SAFe Agile teams supporting complex system deliverySecurity Requirement : Due to the secure nature of this role, we are seeking candidates who are Australian Citizens or individuals with active security clearance, or those who are eligible to obtain clearance.About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance services—creating tangible value at speed and scale.Visit us at Employment Opportunity Statement for Australia and New Zealand At Accenture, our intention is to foster a culture and a workplace in which all of our people feel a sense of belonging and are respected and empowered to do their best work.We encourage applications from all people with the relevant skillset, and we are committed to removing barriers to the recruitment process and employee lifecycle.
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📌 Software Designer
🏢 Accenture
📍 Melbourne