Software Engineer

Who is DEWC and why should you work with us?

DEWC Services provides specialist Engineering and technical expertise across the Information Warfare domain to the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and Department of Defence. We currently employ over 90 high-performing, talented engineers, IT, and business professionals who are passionate about keeping Australia's Defence Personnel safe through innovative applications coupled with our know-how and experience.

We are a certified Great Place to Work that advocates a positive work culture underpinned by our corporate values. Our company thrives on a collegial and collaborative atmosphere, placing great importance on both professional development and personal excellence. As you embark on a career journey with DEWC Services, you'll experience the unwavering support of an authentic organisation that is comprised of high-performing, talented, and passionate individuals. With flexible work arrangements integrated within our employee wellbeing program, and a recently implemented mentor program, you'll find the perfect balance between work and life, while also receiving valuable guidance and support to excel in your career.

Job Description
Due to continued growth, DEWC Services is actively expanding its software engineering team to work at the forefront of cutting-edge defence technologies. We have multiple opportunities available for Full-Stack Software Engineers and Developers at various levels, specifically seeking experience in Python, Java Spring Boot, Docker, and microservices architecture, with a focus on front-end development using modern JavaScript frameworks such as Angular, Vue, or Svelte.

If you find that you do not meet every one of the eligibility requirements listed below, we still encourage you to apply. We appreciate a diverse range of experiences and perspectives and are dedicated to evaluating the overall qualifications and potential of all candidates.

More Specifically, You Will

• Contribute and integrate with inter-disciplinary teams on both conventional and non-conventional projects, ensuring robust and scalable full-stack solutions.
• Design, implement, and deploy high-performing full-stack applications within a microservices architecture in an agile environment, focusing on both front-end and back-end development.
• Develop and maintain scalable and reliable front-end systems using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Angular, Vue, or Svelte) to create responsive and user-friendly interfaces.
• Build and maintain back-end services and APIs using Python, Java Spring Boot, ensuring seamless data flow and integration with front-end components.
• Implement and manage containerised applications using Docker, ensuring consistent and scalable deployment across different environments.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and monitoring of applications.
• Ensure the security and performance of both front-end and back-end systems through best practices in code quality, testing, and application monitoring.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers, front-end developers, data engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver cohesive and efficient software solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback to improve code quality and maintainability.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends, advocating for their adoption where beneficial.
• Have opportunities to undertake professional development, internal research and development, and work with a senior mentor.

About You
At DEWC Services, we value integrity, passion, and self-motivation in line with our company values above all, but at a minimum to develop your skills we require:

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• Proven experience in full-stack software engineering, with demonstrable skills and experience in Python, Java, Docker, and modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Angular, Vue, or Svelte).
• Strong understanding and experience with microservices architecture and containerisation tools, particularly Docker.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and their associated security principles and services.
• Proficiency in software design, development, configuration management, and unit testing
• Experience working with relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and non-relational (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra) databases, ORMs, and raw data sources.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate front-end and back-end components to create cohesive and efficient full-stack applications.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaboration tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Current or reinstatable AGSVA security clearance (desirable).
• Please note, you must be an Australian Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Federal Government Security Clearance.