Senior Developer

• Lead cloud innovation, delivering scalable, secure, and high-impact solutions
• Shape technology, mentoring teams and driving best-in-class practices
• CBD Location | Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney based

Join a team that's All Kinds of Useful

At Origin, being useful is more than a tagline - it's how we approach work every day. As a collective, we're a team that thrives on finding better ways, working together, and owning our impact. From powering homes to delivering award-winning internet and helping to lead Australia's energy transition. If you're driven by purpose and excited to be part of something bigger, we'd love to have you on the journey.

About the role:

As a key member of Origin's Energy, Supply & Operations (ES&O) DevOps team, this role is responsible for delivering secure, scalable, and high-performing applications and integration solutions across front-end, back-end, and cloud environments.

The Senior Developer partners with business stakeholders and service providers to design robust solutions that enable operational excellence and cloud transformation.

This role also drives continuous improvement in development standards, automation, and best practices to support Origin's "Cloud First" strategy and evolving energy transition initiatives.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted technical advisor within ES&O, guiding stakeholders toward effective cloud and integration solutions.
• Design, deliver, and maintain secure, scalable cloud-based applications, data integrations, and processing solutions.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of cloud technical projects, including design, cost analysis, implementation, and ongoing support.
• Partner with business and technology teams to deliver innovative, data-driven solutions that enhance operational performance and analytics.
• Drive the adoption and continuous improvement of automation tools, development practices, and cloud engineering frameworks.
• Provide advanced technical support, mentoring, and thought leadership across platforms, ensuring reliability and performance optimisation.
• Build and foster a strong community of practice to share knowledge, improve standards, and shape the evolution of ES&O's technology landscape.

Skills & Requirements

• Proven experience in designing and delivering cloud-based application and data integration solutions (preferably on Azure or AWS).
• Strong proficiency in modern programming languages and frameworks (e.g. .NET, Python, JavaScript, REST APIs).
• Deep understanding of cloud architecture, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tooling.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable technical solutions.
• Experience managing end-to-end technical project delivery, including design, cost estimation, and operational support.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence and guide technical decisions.
• Leadership capabilities in mentoring peers, promoting best practices, and fostering a collaborative engineering culture.

So, why join us?

• 20 weeks of paid leave for primary carers with flexible return options.
• Thrive in a culture of personal and professional growth.
• Enjoy a central CBD location with access to parking and public transport.
• Purchase up to four additional weeks of leave annually.
• Engage in opportunities through the Origin Foundation to support your community.
• Powering your career with unbeatable perks - Get discounted electricity, gas, and internet as an Origin employee.
• Explore unique and cost-effective employee EV Car subscriptions.

Origin - Where good change happens

At Origin, we're powered by people who believe in creating change.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse.

Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we'd love to hear from you.

Background checks may be required to determine your suitability for this position as part of the recruitment process and during your employment. These checks may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing.

Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.