Graduate Software Engineer

2 days ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia BRIGHTSPARK LABS PTY LTD Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year
The Role

As a Graduate Software Engineer, you will:

  • Work on a variety of projects under the guidance of Senior Engineers.
  • Have a high degree of autonomy, with remote working as the norm.
  • Identify client needs and deliver tailored solutions.
  • Design systems that cover the full spectrum of software, hardware, networks, and storage.
  • Write and extend code from fluid, ambiguous requirements.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to roll out and maintain solutions.
Required Skills
  • Experience or exposure to any of the following programming languages:

  • Java

  • Python
  • TypeScript/JavaScript
  • C#
  • Familiarity with modern version control systems.
Desirable Skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Comfortable with Linux CLI.
  • Contributions to open-source projects.
  • Experience in full-stack development and RESTful services.
  • Understanding of scalable, high-availability systems.
  • DevOps mindset and experience automating tasks.
Why Join Us?

brightSPARK Labs is driven by a singular mission: our best for your best.

We partner with government agencies and private sector clients to navigate their digital transformation journeys. Expect remarkable technology outcomes and an engaging customer experience at every step. Our track record for excellence spans successful collaborations across the Defence, Intelligence, Government, and Law Enforcement sectors.

We pride ourselves on:

  1. Technology that matters: Solving challenging problems with complex requirements.
  2. Engineering that inspires: Building clean, tested, and scalable solutions.
  3. Consciousness that acts: Aiming to invest 90% of our profits into charitable causes.
Our Culture and Perks
  • Flexible hours with the ability to work primarily from home.
  • $1,500 annual training budget.
  • $3,000 equipment budget every three years.
Security Clearance

As we work with clients in the Defence and Intelligence sectors, you must be an Australian citizen and able to obtain a security clearance.

Applications from non-Australian citizens will not be processed.



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