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Overview

Origin is leading the energy transition through our Technology & Digital team. We’re looking for exceptional Software Engineers across frontend, backend and full stack to help design intelligent, scalable systems powered by AWS, React, Kotlin, and Typescript. You’ll work on modern architecture (event-driven, API first) with a strong focus on DevOps, automation and performance. This is an opportunity to work on high-impact initiatives, influence engineering culture, and grow your skills alongside experienced professionals, contributing to a more sustainable future.

Responsibilities

- Perform software analysis, design, and development of features for digital platforms, ensuring adherence to best practices.

- Develop and maintain test automation frameworks and adopt test-driven development practices.

- Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines for seamless integration and deployment of software.

- Collaborate with Origin and Octo teams to refine requirements and acceptance criteria for user stories.

- Take an active role in Agile ceremonies, contributing ideas and insights to improve team delivery.

- Share knowledge of tools, processes, and technologies within Guilds and team discussions.

- Configure and manage test environments and ensure accurate test data is maintained.

- Provide informal mentoring to junior team members and contribute to their skill development.

Skills and Requirements

Front End:

- 5+ years proven experience with React and modern frontend frameworks.

- Typescript proficiency and understanding of modern UI development patterns.

- Familiarity with frontend testing tools.

Back End:

- 5+ years proven experience with Java, Kotlin, NodeJS and frameworks like Spring Boot.

- Experience building scalable APIs (REST or GraphQL).

- Knowledge of event-driven systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS) and database management (SQL, NoSQL).

Full stack:

- Solid blend of frontend and backend skills with the ability to work across layers and integrate systems.

General:

- Experience deploying to cloud platforms on AWS.

- Proficient in using Git and GitHub for version control and collaborative development.

- Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work autonomously and handle ambiguity.

Why join us?

- Training and development – access to LinkedIn Learning and a Learning Hub.

- Parental support – 20 weeks paid leave for primary carers and related leave.

- Volunteer leave – paid volunteer leave and opportunities to contribute through the Origin Foundation.

- Culture leave – additional paid leave for Indigenous employees to meet cultural obligations.

- Discounted Origin products and benefits for employees (Electrical, Gas, Internet).

- Competitive salary plus annual performance bonus and reviews.

- Origin 360 Electric Vehicles (EV) employee subscription with flexible plans.

- Free and confidential counselling for employees and family members.

- A high-energy team that supports interesting, rewarding, and engaging work.

Origin – Where good change happens

Origin is committed to a diverse, gender-equitable workforce with equitable opportunities for all applicants. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse communities, people at any life stage, and LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender-diverse individuals.

We may conduct background checks as part of the recruitment process and during employment, including police checks, medical assessments, and drug/alcohol testing as required.

Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

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