133 Backend Engineer jobs in Australia

Title:
C4I Software Development
At KBR - We do things that matter.
We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 38,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries.
KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.
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KBR in Australia
With over 65 years working on some of Australia's largest and most complex projects, KBR has unmatched experience supporting the nation's critical infrastructure, energy transition and national security priorities. KBR has around 2,000 employees throughout Australia, who are focused on delivering innovative technology and engineering solutions for a safer, more secure and sustainable future.
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Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.
The Opportunity:
Join KBR as we expand and strengthen our Land Systems Division in Melbourne! We're seeking defence experienced commercial professionals (must be AGSVA security cleared) with an interest in delivering complex and meaningful projects that support Australia's defence capability.
This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of Australia's land systems programs and help shape the future of defence within the following branches:
+ Armoured Fighter Vehicle Branch
+ Land Vehicle Systems Branch
+ Land Manoeuvre Systems Branch
+ Land Engineering Agency
Responsibilities:
+ Land C4I systems: Support manoeuvre, intelligence, reconnaissance, artillery, mobility, electronic warfare, logistics, and field services.
+ Vehicular C4I: Provides vehicle crews with tactical maps, mission planning tools, and communications integration.
+ Developing and integrating software solutions that support real-time command and control (C2) functions enabling commanders to make timely decisions based on accurate and actionable information.
+ Ensuring software interoperability across multiple platforms, domains (land, air, sea, cyber), and coalition forces, facilitating seamless communication and data exchange within C4ISR systems.
+ Building secure and resilient communication systems, including encryption, network management, and cyber defense features, to protect sensitive data and ensure uninterrupted connectivity in contested environments.
+ Implementing data fusion and intelligence analysis capabilities using advanced algorithms and, increasingly, artificial intelligence (AI), to process vast sensor data into usable battlefield intelligence.
+ Supporting mobility and tactical applications, such as software for mobile command posts, vehicular systems, and soldier-worn devices that provide on-the-move situational awareness and communications.
+ Conducting software testing and validation in lab and field environments to verify performance, reliability, and compliance with military standards and operational requirements.
+ Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, system architects, cybersecurity specialists, and end-user representatives (e.g., soldiers and commanders) to ensure mission-driven software development.
+ Maintaining and updating legacy and modernized C4I systems to keep pace with evolving threats, new technology insertion (e.g., cloud computing, AI, quantum communications), and changing military doctrines such as Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2).
As the ideal candidate you will bring:
+ A bachelor's degree (or higher) in a relevant technical field such as computer science, software engineering, systems engineering, electrical engineering, cybersecurity, or information technology
+ Experience or formal education in systems engineering and software lifecycle management tailored to military systems integration and operational requirements is important, as these systems involve complex, interoperable components and stringent security standards.
+ Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
+ Excellent organisation/prioritisation skills
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical colleagues.
All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active NV1 Defence Security Clearance. Only candidates holding a NV1 Clearance or above should apply.
What we will offer you:
· A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
· Flexible working
· Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
· Paid parental leave
· Income protection
· Corporate rewards
· Salary packaging/Novated leasing
· Employee stock purchase plans
· Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance
· Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways
If you're ready to shape tomorrow, let's get started. Apply Now!
As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.
Notice to Third Parties/Recruitment Agencies: KBR Australia does not accept unsolicited resumes, or any liability associated with fees or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties who have not been engaged directly on this job opportunity. Candidates interested in applying are welcome to submit their application online.

Title:
Project Manager - Software Development
About KBR:
At KBR - We do things that matter.
We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 38,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries.
KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.
Think.KBR.com
KBR in Australia
With over 65 years working on some of Australia's largest and most complex projects, KBR has unmatched experience supporting the nation's critical infrastructure, energy transition and national security priorities. KBR has around 2,000 employees throughout Australia, who are focused on delivering innovative technology and engineering solutions for a safer, more secure and sustainable future.
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.
The opportunity:
Reporting to the Software Development Program Manager, the Project Manager is responsible for the management of the LRSMT software development and support project.
This position is a Full Time, Permanent opportunity based in either Canberra or Brisbane.
In this position you will have responsibility of:
+ Effective management of software development and support project(s).
+ Customer relationship management ensuring alignment on scope, schedule and other expectations.
+ Coordination of escalated support tasking within the software development team.
+ Ensure a governance framework set within the LRSMT Project Brief is delivered.
+ Develop and update all project reporting, including:
+ Regular Project Briefs and Reports are completed/updated to meet Software Development Program Manager timelines.
+ Management of project risks, issues and action items registers.
+ Coordinating and documenting (calendar invites, agenda, minutes, action items etc) meetings, PMRs, and other ad hoc meetings.
+ Engage with stakeholders to establish agreement and commonality in understanding of system requirements, progress, issues and outcomes.
+ Day to day management of LRSMT development team personnel including leave applications, performance reviews etc.
+ Management and application of Company policies, HR policies and other HR related issues.
+ Other activities as required to support Software Development Program Manager.
+ Contribute to the delivery of organisation Strategy initiatives and objectives.
As the ideal candidate, you will bring:
+ Min 3 years' experience as a Project Manager / Delivery Lead
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills
+ Agile software development and/or project management process
+ Ability to manage and prioritise tasks and workflow
+ Ability to review and recommend improvements to procedures and systems
+ Experience leading Software project delivery (including knowledge of Systems and Software Engineering- MIL-STD-498) (desirable)
+ Experience working in / with ADF in an aviation or range safety environment (desirable)
+ Knowledge of Defence acquisition and sustainment project processes (desirable)
+ Experience working in Microsoft stack eg Azure Dev Ops, or similar (desirable)
+ Knowledge of Military Environment and Chain of Command (desirable)
What we will offer you:
+ A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
+ Flexible working conditions
+ Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
+ Paid Parental leave
+ Paid Reservist leave
+ Income protection
+ Corporate rewards
+ Salary packaging/Novated leasing
+ Discounted employee stock purchase plans
+ Flu shots, skin checks and private health insurance discounts
+ Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways
If you're ready to shape tomorrow, let's get started. Apply Now!
KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea, community and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.
As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.
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Title:
Project Manager - Software Development
About KBR:
At KBR - We do things that matter.
We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 38,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries.
KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.
Think.KBR.com
KBR in Australia
With over 65 years working on some of Australia's largest and most complex projects, KBR has unmatched experience supporting the nation's critical infrastructure, energy transition and national security priorities. KBR has around 2,000 employees throughout Australia, who are focused on delivering innovative technology and engineering solutions for a safer, more secure and sustainable future.
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.
The opportunity:
Reporting to the Software Development Program Manager, the Project Manager is responsible for the management of the LRSMT software development and support project.
This position is a Full Time, Permanent opportunity based in either Canberra or Brisbane.
In this position you will have responsibility of:
+ Effective management of software development and support project(s).
+ Customer relationship management ensuring alignment on scope, schedule and other expectations.
+ Coordination of escalated support tasking within the software development team.
+ Ensure a governance framework set within the LRSMT Project Brief is delivered.
+ Develop and update all project reporting, including:
+ Regular Project Briefs and Reports are completed/updated to meet Software Development Program Manager timelines.
+ Management of project risks, issues and action items registers.
+ Coordinating and documenting (calendar invites, agenda, minutes, action items etc) meetings, PMRs, and other ad hoc meetings.
+ Engage with stakeholders to establish agreement and commonality in understanding of system requirements, progress, issues and outcomes.
+ Day to day management of LRSMT development team personnel including leave applications, performance reviews etc.
+ Management and application of Company policies, HR policies and other HR related issues.
+ Other activities as required to support Software Development Program Manager.
+ Contribute to the delivery of organisation Strategy initiatives and objectives.
As the ideal candidate, you will bring:
+ Min 3 years' experience as a Project Manager / Delivery Lead
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills
+ Agile software development and/or project management process
+ Ability to manage and prioritise tasks and workflow
+ Ability to review and recommend improvements to procedures and systems
+ Experience leading Software project delivery (including knowledge of Systems and Software Engineering- MIL-STD-498) (desirable)
+ Experience working in / with ADF in an aviation or range safety environment (desirable)
+ Knowledge of Defence acquisition and sustainment project processes (desirable)
+ Experience working in Microsoft stack eg Azure Dev Ops, or similar (desirable)
+ Knowledge of Military Environment and Chain of Command (desirable)
What we will offer you:
+ A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
+ Flexible working conditions
+ Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
+ Paid Parental leave
+ Paid Reservist leave
+ Income protection
+ Corporate rewards
+ Salary packaging/Novated leasing
+ Discounted employee stock purchase plans
+ Flu shots, skin checks and private health insurance discounts
+ Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways
If you're ready to shape tomorrow, let's get started. Apply Now!
KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea, community and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.
As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.
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Description
Does the challenge of working on the bleeding edge of technology, building software and systems at AWS scale, and having global impact excite you?
Do you want to work with some of the best and brightest engineers, while developing your skills and furthering your career at one of the most innovative and progressive technology companies anywhere?
In this role, you'll develop software that's instrumental in driving the stability and sustainability of our next-generation networks and discovering innovative ways to automate and scale services as we continue to expand.
You'll join a group that owns a product and iterates fast to continuously improve. A group that ships positivity within the team to create a happy and respectful work environment, and values self investment as a core part of their success.
Key job responsibilities
- Develop best in class software systems for automating Amazon's network
- Create and review software design documentation and mentor junior engineers
- Collaborate with the Network Engineering teams to ensure fast, smooth roll-out of new designs and products
- Operate the software you're putting into production
- Create and review documentation and process regarding recurring issues, new standard operating procedures, knowledge transfer material, etc
Basic Qualifications
- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE statement:
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Description
Amazon's Brisbane based software engineering teams own the critical last hop in outbound fulfillment of customer orders. The features you build have direct impact on customers lives. You will work with scientists and engineers to optimize fulfillment processes, reducing costs and improving quality. You will experiment with new ideas, turning the successful ones into full production systems whilst failing fast and learning from those which are not. We obsess over reducing the time and cost in fulfilling a customer's order.
What we are looking for:
We are a diverse workforce - our people bring many different experiences to our mission and many different types of leaders succeed here, but have a few things in common:
* High level of motivation with a drive to deliver results.
* Analytical acumen and a passion for solving problems (many of which are complex).
* Ability to make decisions in the face of ambiguity.
* A desire to experiment, innovate and learn from both successes and failures.
* Excellent communication skills: ability to work independently across all levels of the organisation, both locally and globally.
* Enjoyment for working as a team with a strong sense of ownership and personal achievement
Key job responsibilities
You will join a high performing, learning-oriented, analytical team, motivated to over-achieve, have fun, and make history. You'll help foster our culture of technical excellence, and entrepreneurial customer obsession. It's fair to say that no one day is the same - this position is perfect someone who enjoys variety and problem-solving.
* Build cutting edge and highly distributed systems to enable a world class, cost-effective, and flexible under the roof solutions.
* Create customer facing software that's used on Amazon sites world wide
* Work on the A to Z of problems, at scale, for real customers.
* Own the development of software end to end, from working with stakeholders on requirements through to owning the ongoing operations of the software that you build at scale.
Key Responsibilities include:-
- Ability to code right solutions starting with broadly defined problems,
- Understand basic Algorithm fundamentals
- Development of code in object oriented languages like C++ and java and build large scale robust distributed systems
Basic Qualifications
Candidates for this role must have:
- You must be in the final semester/ trimester of a university undergraduate or postgraduate degree , or have completed your university studies within the past 24 months of applying and able to commence a role from Dec 2024 to Feb 2025.
- Enrolled/Completed a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology at university or relevant tertiary institution
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience developing in a Linux environment
* Experience developing software on Amazon Web Services (AWS) platforms
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Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE statement:
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Description
Amazon is looking for passionate Graduate Software Development Engineers (SDEs) to join our team ASAP.
Amazon/ AWS offers a unique, inclusive work environment where you'll be able to work on the A to Z of problems, at scale, for real customers. You'll join a team solving challenging problems with innovative software solutions, building global software at scale every day and having a ton of fun while you do it.
We are a group of engineers that values diversity and collaboration to help each other succeed as a team. Bring your experiences, perspectives and skills to help build a great shopping experience for customers all around the world. We're looking for developers with a passion for solving challenging problems, learning on the go and working with teammates to have a global impact.
Key job responsibilities
You will own the development of software end to end, from working with stakeholders on requirements through to owning the ongoing operations of the software that you build at scale. You will work with a great, global team to tackle new challenges. You will have the opportunity to experiment and learn from your successes and your failures.
Apply today to join our incredible team building software for our customers around the world. Have fun and build great software!
Basic Qualifications
- You must be in the final semester/ trimester of a university undergraduate or postgraduate degree or have completed your university studies within the past 24 months of applying and able to commence a role from Dec 2024 to Feb 2025.
- Enrolled/Completed a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology at university or relevant tertiary institution
- Strong, object-oriented design and coding skills (C/C++ and/or Java preferably on a UNIX or Linux platform)
- Knowledge of Perl or other scripting languages a plus
- Experience with distributed (multi-tiered) systems, algorithms, and relational databases
- Experience in optimization mathematics (linear programming, nonlinear optimization)
- Ability to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions
- Deal well with ambiguous/undefined problems; ability to think abstractly
Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing in a Linux environment
- Experience developing software on Amazon Web Services (AWS) platforms
Note: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. For an update on your status, or to confirm your application was submitted successfully, please login to your candidate portal. Please note that we are reviewing a high volume of applications and appreciate your patience.
Applications and Assessment Process:
Selected candidates will be invited to complete an online assessment which we encourage you to complete within 5 business days. Your application will then be reviewed for suitability for the role. If successful, you will be invited to attend three virtual interviews, focusing on our Leadership Principles.
Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE statement:
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

**Job Requisition ID #**
25WD89526
**Position Overview**
Do you want the opportunity to be part of a start-up environment and have a big impact on a new product seeking to become a world leading integration platform for a Digital Twin? Are you looking to be at the forefront of innovative new technology that will ultimately help people imagine, design, and make a better world? If so, come join an organisation that is delivering to the Tandem Connect team at Autodesk! Working with the Tandem team, our mission is to create integration technology and solutions that will transform how buildings are designed, built, and operated.
We are seeking a Software Engineer who has experience developing interfaces to integrations to join our team today.
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**Responsibilities**
+ Ensure technology and personal compliance with company Trust Commitments
+ Ensure that all business activities are conducted in line with company values and policies.
+ With support from Architects and Solutions Engineers - contributes to the design and development of "plugins" for the platform that are used for integrating with external systems.
+ Involved with all aspects of software development, working to create and maintain the most reliable, secure and performant service for our customers.
+ Contributes to initiatives for improvements in processes and deliverables that increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the team in responding to customer and business needs.
+ Identify common approaches and patterns for consolidation to promote reuse and best practices.
+ Maintenance of the CI/CD process for build, test and publish of "plugins".
+ Maintenance of technical debt, vulnerabilities and other Cybersecurity and Trust improvements in the "plugins" and related software.
+ Ensure software development lifecycle processes are followed.
+ Support internal and external customers in relation to the components developed.
+ Contribute towards the evolution of the Plugin Development Kit.
+ Provide technical guidance and constructive feedback to leadership, team members and other stakeholders.
**Minimum Qualifications**
+ BS or MS in computer science, related technology field, or equivalent experience
+ You have 5 years of hands-on experience with development and maintenance of applications and unit tests to a high quality.
+ Unit testing, end-to-end testing, and test-driven development experience
+ Experience with JavaScript in Node.js and Groovy.
+ In depth understanding of the entire software development lifecycle
+ Familiarity with DevOps and DevSecOps
+ Experience using REST APIs and other integration capabilities, such as GraphQL and MQTT.
+ Experience with GIT or equivalent version control system
+ Experience developing and maintaining a CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins.
+ Experience using AI supported development tools.
+ Detail oriented approach to building secure, stable, software
+ Experience with Agile development practices such as Scrum or Kanban
+ Experience developing in containerised environments (such as docker)
+ Experience with associated tools such as Postman, IDEs (e.g. Visual Studio Code)
+ Experience with integration-Platform-as-a-Service (iPaaS) offerings and common integration patterns.
+ Experience using Linux and an understanding of networking concepts
+ Experience in working in large corporate environments as well as in smaller startups (we run within the Incubation team).
+ Strong written and oral communication skills in English
+ Ability to operate effectively and independently in a dynamic, fluid environment
+ Experience developing integrations with:
+ Autodesk products such as Tandem, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Fusion Manage.
+ IBM Maximo and other Enterprise Asset Management systems
+ Systems for the Built environment - such as Modbus, BACNet, OPC-UA.
**Learn More**
**About Autodesk**
Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software - from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.
We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk - our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.
When you're an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!
**Salary transparency**
Salary is one part of Autodesk's competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate's experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, we also have a significant emphasis on discretionary annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock or long-term incentive cash grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.
**Diversity & Belonging**
We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging and an equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: you an existing contractor or consultant with Autodesk?**
Please search for open jobs and apply internally (not on this external site).

Description
Come and build production software as an Amazon Software Development Engineer Intern. We are looking for passionate developers who love solving challenging problems, learning on the job, and working in a team to get stuff done.
You'll work on all phases of the software lifecycle alongside a diverse team. Your fresh perspective will inform innovative solutions to problems customers' face every day.
Amazon offers a unique work environment. You will be able to work on the A to Z of problems, at scale, for real customers.
Get your career off to a flying start! Solve challenging problems. Build software that helps customers daily. And have a ton of fun doing all that. We want to hear from you today!
Responsibilities :
· Ability to design and code right solutions starting with broadly defined problems.
· Drive best practices and engineering excellence.
· Work with other team members to develop the architecture and design of new and current systems.
· Work in an agile environment to deliver high quality software.
This internship will start from December 2025 to February 2026. You must be available during this period to be eligible.
Basic Qualifications
- Are enrolled in a Bachelor's degree or above
Preferred Qualifications
- Are 18 years of age or older
Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE statement:
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Description
AWS Sales, Marketing, and Global Services (SMGS) is responsible for driving revenue, adoption, and growth from the largest and fastest growing small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level customers including public sector.
The Public Sector Customer Engineering team helps customers solve their most interesting business challenges by rapidly developing innovative prototypes using world-class cloud and open-source technologies. We've helped customers by using image recognition to find missing persons, Artificial Intelligence to optimise rideshares, and Machine Learning to grade exam answers. We are looking for a Software Development Engineer to join the team.
Key job responsibilities
As a Software Development Engineer, you will;
Design, develop, test and deploy well-architected software
Feel a real sense of achievement from completing and delivering projects in less time than you thought possible.
Get hands-on with a range of technologies and practice a range of disciplines: back-end, front-end, DevOps, machine learning, data science, data architecture. We are curious generalists who don't pigeon-hole ourselves as particular "flavours" of engineer and never say "that's not my job".
Collaborate with customers through full engagements; you'll learn about their business challenges, rapidly design and develop prototypes to solve them, showcase the functionality you've written in demos and finally see the difference you've made when customers deploy solutions into their production environments.
Work with the latest AWS services and open-source technologies to build your prototypes. You'll always be encouraged to pick the right tools for the job.
A day in the life
A day in the life
You will have the opportunity to be part of one of the fastest growing, customer obsessed, and innovative companies in the world. You will be able to dive deep into the details on operations and engineering. Everyone is a leader at AWS. You will have a lot of ownership and autonomy. You will face unique challenges, learn from some of the brightest minds in the industry and build deep expertise in the most sought after skills in the market. You will be part of an exceptional team of product managers and engineers where collaboration is highly valued, where innovation is something that happens every day, where taking risks is encouraged, and every day is Day One.
You'll have access to a wealth of Amazon internal training, including instructor-led courses and talks from experts. This will give you the opportunity to become an AWS expert, gaining valuable expertise in AWS services used in Machine Learning, IoT, image recognition, chat bots, and Big Data. We will provide the environment and support to learn any new tools, libraries or frameworks.
About the team
About the team
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud.
Basic Qualifications
- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE statement:
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.