Cloud Developer

• You wouldn't want to miss out this full time permanent opportunity
• Work in an innovative team and on new and emerging technologies
• Melbourne or Sydney based

Join a team that's All Kinds of Useful
At Origin, being useful is more than a tagline - it's how we approach work every day. As a collective, we're a team that thrives on finding better ways, working together, and owning our impact. From powering homes to delivering award-winning internet and helping to lead Australia's energy transition. If you're driven by purpose and excited to be part of something bigger, we'd love to have you on the journey.

About the role:
At Origin, our Engineering Group are responsible for building cloud-powered platforms that optimises energy assets, enhance customer experiences, and drive innovation across sustainability initiatives.

As a Cloud Developer - Python , you'll design, develop, test, and deploy scalable solutions that power programs across Origin. Working at the intersection of technology and energy, this role will help deliver secure, high-performing applications that enable smarter trading, seamless customer self-service, and cutting-edge energy management.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain production level DER asset modelling solutions in Python.
• Validate the accuracy and acceptability of mathematical models related to DER assets.
• Significantly improve the functionality, responsiveness and scalability of the existing codebase and suite of asset modelling tools.
• Collaborate with frontend engineering, backend engineering and cloud platform teams to deliver novel software solutions.
• Assess and prioritise feature/build requests from multiple stakeholders and contribute meaningfully to the feature and product roadmap.
• Lead and support novel and complex solutions in domains such as computer vision, geospatial analysis and machine learning.
• Explain the logic, approach and method of tasks performed, or being planned, to various technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills & Requirements

• Strong Python and SQL skills, developed through tertiary study and/or 5+ years of experience in previous roles.
• Experience working with cloud infrastructure and tools (AWS EC2, Aurora and Sagemaker)
• Experience building complex mathematical models in Python.
• Experience delivering code and software that have a significant mathematical component (e.g., optimisation engines, decision support systems, machine learning models, physics and simulation engines).
• Experience working with broader software engineering teams, particularly web development teams.

So, why join us?

• 20 weeks of paid leave for primary carers with flexible return options.
• Thrive in a culture of personal and professional growth.
• Enjoy a central CBD location with access to parking and public transport.
• Purchase up to four additional weeks of leave annually.
• Engage in opportunities through the Origin Foundation to support your community.
• Powering your career with unbeatable perks - Get discounted electricity, gas, and internet as an Origin employee.
• Explore unique and cost-effective employee EV Car subscriptions.

Origin - Where good change happens
At Origin, we're powered by people who believe in creating change.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse.

Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we'd love to hear from you.

Here's a little about us:
Background checks may be required to determine your suitability for this position as part of the recruitment process and during your employment. These checks may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing.
Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.
Function: IT Applications