Principal Software Development Engineer

5 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Australian Broadcasting Corporation Full time
About the Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is a trusted and independent source of conversations, culture, and stories in Australia.

We have over 4,000 employees from diverse backgrounds across more than 50 locations around Australia and overseas. Our mission is to create, curate, and deliver high-quality content that informs, educates, and entertains Australian communities.

Job Description

This role involves contributing to the development of the ABC's Machine Learning/AI platform & tools that power metadata, transcription & Large Language Model (LLM) capabilities across several product and service integrations. You will bring a quality-first mindset to development and enhance the engineering foundation of the platforms that play a key enabler role in underpinning the success of ABC digital products and services.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide advanced technical expertise to the ABC's Digital Products team, enabling the development of secure, high-performance platforms and services.
  • Work as a senior team member under broad guidance, delivering high-quality software with a focus on exceptional code quality, efficiency, sustainability, scalability, and security, all within agreed timeframes and budgets.
  • Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation, including designs, specifications, architectural details, operational guides, testing protocols, and development rationale, ensuring clarity and accessibility.
  • Stay deeply informed on industry-leading engineering practices, actively sharing knowledge with team members. Collaborate closely with Engineering Managers and Technical Leads to embed these best practices across the Digital Product teams.
  • Lead efforts to continuously enhance the platform's architectural foundation, focusing on improvements that support scalability, maintenance, and adherence to technical best practices.
  • Evaluate systems' architectural clarity by designing well-defined layers of abstraction and reusable components where appropriate. Adopt service-oriented architecture for complex systems and apply recognised industry standards.
  • Proactively validate assumptions, address defects thoroughly, and minimize reliance on temporary fixes or technical debt, maintaining the integrity of the codebase.
About You

To succeed in this role, you will need significant experience in backend software technologies such as RESTful/Websocket APIs, vector databases, digital publishing & content management systems, and integration with diverse data sources.

You should also have significant experience in developing highly complex, secure, and high-performance digital platforms at scale.

Familiarity with programming languages like Python, Golang, or Typescript is required, along with the ability to write clean, efficient, and testable code and effectively refactor old codebases and optimise legacy applications.

Excellent communication skills are essential, as you will be expected to share knowledge and communicate effectively with your team and various stakeholders.

A strong planning and prioritisation skillset is also necessary, with the ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.

Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills are crucial, allowing you to solve complex problems methodically and pay close attention to detail.

Benefits

The ABC offers an attractive salary package, including benefits such as career development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive team environment.

Our company values diversity and inclusion, aiming for a gender-balanced workforce and encouraging Indigenous Australians, people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and LGBTIQA+ individuals to apply.

For more information on our inclusive employee networks and working at the ABC, please refer to our Life Page on ABC LinkedIn.

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