Senior Software Engineer

• Career development opportunities
• Competitive rewards and benefits
• Flexible working options

About the Role

As a Senior Software Engineer at Babcock, you'll play a key role in delivering cutting-edge communications systems that support mission-critical operations around the world.

You'll work as part of a highly skilled, globally distributed engineering team, contributing to all phases of the software development lifecycle - from requirement derivation and system design through to coding, integration, testing, and deployment.

You'll provide technical leadership across software design, development, and verification activities, applying your engineering expertise to solve complex problems.

Working within Agile delivery frameworks, you'll help drive improvements in processes, mentor less experienced engineers, and take ownership of software builds and releases.

About You

You're an experienced and motivated software engineer with a deep understanding of software development practices and a strong track record of delivering high-quality technical outcomes.

You bring proven capability in leading software teams or initiatives, and you're comfortable working with complex systems that require a methodical, safety-focused approach.

Your collaborative mindset and mentoring experience mean you thrive in team environments, and you enjoy supporting the growth and development of junior engineers.

Above all, you're driven by a commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and delivering solutions that make a real difference to the world around us.

To be successful in this position you will bring:

• Extensive experience working in Software Development
• Proven experience of C++, C, Python
• Understanding and experience of Object-Oriented Programming
• An understanding of Agile Software Engineering best practices
• Experience with making engineering and architecture design decisions
• Experience with a modern IDE such as VS code and Visual Studio 2022
• Understanding of static code analysis tools
• Experience with windows Visual Studio C++ Toolkits for development
• Understanding of DevOps and Automated Testing
• Understanding of both Agile and Waterfall development methodologies

Your future at Babcock - what we offer you

• We provide an agile work environment where you're able to work onsite and remotely, and to set you up for this we provide a laptop and working from home kit if required, in addition we offer compressed hours which can provide you even more flexibility;
• Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;
• We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;
• You'll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;
• Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus wellbeing leave;
• You'll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.

Who we are

Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,700 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion.

We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:

• Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;
• Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;
• Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers;
• Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Mission & Support Systems business.

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the 'Apply Now' button below.

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We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Commonwealth Personnel Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.

Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Req #66199