Lead Software Engineer

About us:

At Lockheed Martin Australia, we believe that when people are empowered, inspired, and supported, they can achieve extraordinary things. We embrace flexibility, so our people can be their best inside and outside of work. We champion inclusion and continuous learning, ensuring all voices are heard and valued. And we thrive on collaboration, turning challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation.  As a leader in national security, our innovative and diverse programs create a more secure future for Australia across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. Every day is a chance to solve the world's most complex challenges and make a profound impact. Experience it here.

The South COAST Bridging contract supports the Australian Geospatial-Intelligence Organisation's IT systems in the sustainment of its mission systems and infrastructure to ensure AGO delivers its government and Defence objectives. This positions successful applicant researches, designs, develops, and/or modifies enterprise-wide systems and/or applications software using DEVOPS practice. Involved in the planning of system and development deployment as well as responsible for meeting software compliance standards. Evaluates interface between hardware and software, operational requirements, and characteristics of overall system. Documents testing and maintenance of system corrections.

Responsibilities

The Lead Software Engineer's primarily responsibilities include:

· Contribute in delivering software development assignments requiring expert software coding knowledge, experience and application. This can include one or more of the following:

· Deliver software prototyping and investigations

· Deliver software coding and unit testing

· Deliver software documentation

· Manage and correct program errors in existing maintained systems

· Manage and provide input to the assessment of software products

· Manage continuous improvement on customer software as guided by the customer

· Oversee and respond to break /fix Level 2 (back of house) and Level

· in-house system designer) support for designated customer owned software applications.

· Deliver a pro-active approach with the ability to understand the business, identify issues, and develop and maintain effective internal and external relationships in order to achieve business objectives.

· Drive the application and fitness/improvement of software and system technical frameworks to the encompassed

· project/system/platform

· Drive decisions on the assessment of tools, software products, procedures, methods and techniques

· Establish and apply knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter and techniques used

· Deliver decision making based on measurement, forecasting and analysis techniques

· Drive the management of technical risk and customer relationships

· Coach and mentor staff to develop their skills and capabilities, enabling value add to the business

· Establish and Provide innovative solutions to problems of unusual complexity, as well as a wide range of complex problems. Independently determine and develop an approach to solutions that are innovative, thorough, practicable and consistent with organisational objectives.

· Establish and provide guidance, mentoring, and support to Software Development staff as required

About you:

To be successful in this role you will also have:

Essential

· Relevant work experience (preferably within the defence industry)

· Completed certifications from a Coding School

Or

· Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (Computer Science,

· Software Engineering, Information Systems etc.) from a recognised institution

· Significant experience in relevant technologies and domains

· Great understanding and substantial experience in use of object oriented development methodologies using a documented process

· Excellent Computer literacy with an ability to produce, analyse, and interpret reports and information

· Well developed skills and experience in the use of MS Office and other relevant software packages and applications

· Advanced understanding of DevSecOps methods, tools and techniques

· Extensive experience in an Agile software development team

Highly Desirable

· Developer technologies: Java, Java Script, REACT, HTML and Containerisation technologies

· Database technologies: Oracle, PostgreSQL.

Experience favourable

· Cesium JS, Ozone Widget Framework, GitLab, AWS, Kubernetes,

· GDAL, RabbitMQ, Docker, Harbor, Artifactory, BitBucket, CEPH and NiFi

· Documentation and administration technologies: Atlassian suite, Jira, Confluence.

How we reward and support you:

When you join Lockheed Martin, you work on projects you won't experience anywhere else.

We offer you a range of benefits built to suit you, no matter what stage of life you are in.

· Flexible work & Hybrid work options

· Access to our online discounts program offering immediate discounts or cashback

· A variety of leave options including Purchase Leave to support you and your family

· Additional benefits such as Novated Leasing and Fitness Programs

· Learning & Development platforms to encourage ongoing self-development

Special Requirements:

Applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance and employment may be contingent on the provision of further personal information including citizenship to ensure compliance with international export control legislation and regulations.

A Veteran-friendly Workplace:

Veterans are encouraged to apply. We highly value the unique skills and experiences that veterans and transitioning service members can contribute to our team. We are proud to be recognised as a Veteran Friendly Employer by the Australian Government.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Australia:

Lockheed Martin Australia supports Equal Employment Opportunity and values diversity in the workplace by creating a place of employment that is, free of unlawful discrimination and is harassment free, fair, ethical, inclusive, and values the contribution of all its employees. By leveraging our employees' unique talents and experiences, we will deliver innovative, affordable solutions and unparalleled customer value.

As part of our endeavours to increase participation of Indigenous Australians, we welcome applications from all people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are selected for this role, we would be happy to discuss any accommodations that will help you to be successful.

New Zealand/Asia/India:

Lockheed Martin supports Equal Employment Opportunity and values diversity in the workplace by creating a place of employment that is, free of unlawful discrimination and is harassment free, fair, ethical, inclusive, and values the contribution of all its employees. By leveraging our employees' unique talents and experiences, we will deliver innovative, affordable solutions and unparalleled customer value.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are selected for this role, we would be happy to discuss any accommodations that will help you to be successful.