Junior Software Engineer

PRIMARY DETAIL- Casual Opportunity- $47.14 per hour + 25% casual loading + 12% super- Enjoy a vibrant on-campus location, close to public transportThe RoleWe are seeking two motivated Junior Software Engineers to support the ongoing development and maintenance of the Cyber Range Training Centre (CRTC) platform. The platform is in its operational phase and requires continuous improvement through a structured CI/CD process and routine system updates.In this role, you will work closely with the development team to maintain, test, and enhance the application, ensuring it remains stable, secure, and responsive to user needs. Key responsibilities include:Assisting with software maintenance, bug fixes, and small feature enhancements.Supporting integration, testing, and deployment activities within CI/CD pipelines.Writing clean, well-documented code under guidance from senior team members.Contributing to system monitoring and reporting to maintain application performance.Collaborating with stakeholders and other developers to resolve issues promptly.This is an excellent opportunity for early-career engineers to gain hands-on experience in application development and DevOps practices while contributing to a nationally significant cybersecurity training platform. The role will suit candidates with foundational programming skills, an eagerness to learn, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.By joining the team, you will build technical skills, support a mission-driven project, and grow within a supportive learning environment.About UsMacquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Recently celebrating its 60th year, it was established as a bold experiment in higher education and designed to break from educational traditions to work in tandem with industry. Institutionally we strive for the extraordinary by challenging convention and embracing different views. Our pioneering culture has encouraged and inspired students, staff and collaborators to break free from conventional thinking, and to actively shape the complex issues that define the future of humanity.To ApplyTo be considered for this position, you will demonstrate your ability to perform the above responsibilities in your CV and a short cover letter (maximum 2 pages).For role specific enquires, please contact Michael Chen, Project Manager, Cyber Range Training Centre at If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, , MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.Applications Close:08/10/2025 11:59 PM​A Place Where You BelongAt Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework. Flexible WorkAt Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit our Jobs at Macquarie page.