Software Developer

Work with big Australian brand names, experience great office culture and get access to professional development opportunities. What we do

At Holocentric, we build software that help organizations and their people do their best work. Our customers use our process, risk and compliance software to meet their regulatory obligations, improve their operations, and train and guide their people. We are proud to have strong long-term customer partnerships with many Australian household brand names in banking, airline, utilities, university and government sectors. Owned and backed by one of the largest listed software companies in the world, we have enjoyed strong year-on-year growth and are looking to expand. This is where you come in – to be part of a growing team and help deliver our purpose.

What is it like working in our team?

As part of this team, you'll be part of a group of highly motivated individuals. We've got lofty goals, but we're also very practical about what is achievable with the time and resources that we have. You'll often hear us talk about what the priorities are and why we might set aside some goals to focus on others.

Collaboration is more than a buzzword to us. We have a flat hierarchy, zero office politics, and create environments where every team member have a voice and contribution. We support one another when things get tough - you're never alone when you're working in our team.

We celebrate achievements, even the smallest wins. We also know that making mistakes and learning from them is part of the journey. We experiment a lot – we and would rather try and fail than be stuck in analysis paralysis. It's how we innovate.

Lastly, we care about doing the right thing by others, especially our colleagues and customers. We value transparency and candor, and frown upon fluffy bullsht. We work hard to deliver our promises to each other and our customers.

The Role

The Software Developer helps design, develop, test, and maintain software solutions within the R&D team. This role involves taking ownership of feature development, contributing to architectural decisions, and ensuring high-quality software delivery across the product portfolio.

What you'll do in this role

Software Design & Development

• Write clean, maintainable code following established coding standards and best practices

• Create responsive web applications using Angular and modern front-end practices

• Design and optimize schemas and queries for database systems

• Integrate AI technologies to enhance software functionality and user experience

• Assist in deployment and configuration activities

Technical Problem Solving & Innovation

• Analyze technical requirements and propose optimal implementation approaches

• Troubleshoot complex software issues and implement effective solutions

• Contribute to technical architecture discussions and solution design decisions

• Research and evaluate new technologies for potential integration into product stack

• Optimize application performance and identify areas for technical improvement

• Support cross-product integration initiatives and technical compatibility

Development Process & Collaboration

• Actively participate in Agile development processes including sprint planning and retrospectives

• Write and execute unit tests for developed components while improving overall test coverage

• Conduct thorough code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members

• Collaborate with System Analysts on requirement analysis and solution design

• Mentor junior developers through pair programming and knowledge sharing

Technical Competencies

• Strong foundations in .NET framework (C#, ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework)
• Strong front-end development skills in modern Angular, TypeScript,
• Understanding of software development principles, code architecture, and technical implementation approaches
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and automated testing

Required Qualifications / Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Business and/or Technology (eg. Bachelor of Science in Computing or Information Systems)
• 2-5 years of professional software development experience
• Proven experience with full-stack web application development
• Have Australian Citizenship or be an Australian Permanent resident

What does it take?

To succeed, you'll need

• a passion for customer service
• to be curious and eager to learn on the fly
• to solve problems in a logical and efficient manner
• a passion for solving business problems with technology
• At least 3 years relevant experience in developing and maintaining web-based applications
• a bachelor's degree or equivalent education or training in Information Technology related fields (e.g. computer science), or experience in software or front-end / website development.

Perks of the job

• Options for hybrid working
• A collaborative bonus that reflects company performance
• Access to a vast range of professional development resources, training courses and leadership accelerators
• Access to a network of thousands of thought leaders and experts in our parent company
• Opportunity to attend international conferences twice a year (we send about a third of the company each time).

Important information

Holocentric is a multi-diverse and equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. You do need to be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have the right to work in Australia to be applicable for this role.

You may on occasion be required to be physically present at a client's or our North Sydney office to work with the client or the team.

To apply for this role, please provide your resume and a cover letter. As an option, please tell us three things in your cover letter: Which aspect of working in our team (see above "What is it like working in our team?") is most important to you, why it is important to you, and what you have done in the past (could be an academic project, sport or work experience) that is similar or resonates with how we work.