Software Engineer (contract or perm)
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4 hours ago
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Job Summary
The role can be based in Canberra / Brisbane / Melbourne
As a Software Engineer at NCS Australia you will be responsible for designing developing and maintaining robust backend web services within complex multi-layered architectures. This role is built for an engineer who thrives on technical variety; one day youll be deep in ecosystem (C# WPF WCF) building mission-critical services and the next youll be crafting intuitive frontend experiences using Angular and modern JavaScript frameworks. You will deliver solutions with a high degree of autonomy taking full ownership of the end-to-end lifecyclefrom initial design through to deployment and production monitoring in large-scale IT projects.
At the heart of our delivery model is a commitment to Quality by Design. You will be a champion for Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) ensuring that code quality and maintainability are baked in from the first line. You wont just write features; you will design and implement sophisticated automated test suites using industry-standard tools like Selenium Appium and SpecFlow. By managing continuous automated testing through the Microsoft stack (TFS MSTest) you will ensure that our solutions meet the highest standards of performance security and accessibility before they ever reach a user.
Collaboration is central to how we work. You will be an active participant in all Scrum ceremonies working closely with Product Owners and Scrum Masters to refine user stories and define clear acceptance criteria. Beyond your individual contributions you will uphold our Definition of Done through rigorous peer reviews and documentation. As a senior member of the engineering community you will support a culture of continuous improvement sharing your knowledge and mentoring others to elevate both the development and testing capabilities of the entire team.
Qualifications :
.NET Specialist: You have extensive experience in C# WPF and WCF with a deep understanding of how to build and maintain web services in enterprise environments.
Full Stack & Mobile Capability: You are proficient in Angular and modern JS frameworks. Experience with Xamarin (C#) for mobile development is a distinct advantage.
Automation Architect: You are skilled in designing test frameworks using Selenium Appium SpecFlow or Cucumber and you know how to integrate them into TFS/Azure DevOps pipelines.
Architectural Mindset: You apply enterprise architecture principles and reference models to ensure your code aligns with broader business and technical strategies.
Data & Tooling Proficient: You have practical experience with SQL XML and package management tools like NuGet and npm.
Agile Advocate: You are experienced in the Scrum framework comfortable with estimation and passionate about refining user stories to ensure maximum testability.
Quality Obsessed: You dont just do testingyou promote TDD/BDD as a core philosophy to detect defects early and keep technical debt low.
Collaborative Mentor: You enjoy helping others grow regularly sharing insights on development best practices and the evolution of test automation frameworks.
Willing and able to obtain a AGSV Security clearance
Additional Information :
Why join us:
NCS Australia is where you can feel at home nurturing your talents and skills as we make tomorrow together one day at a time. Our benefits include paid parental leave initiatives focused on your well-being and discounted health insurance. You will also enjoy discounts on various products and services and be regularly recognised and rewarded for high performance. We are committed to your career development through our Capability Fingerprint industry and partner training programs special interest groups and an AI-driven learning platform. No matter where you are in your career we offer meaningful work and opportunities for growth.
NCS Australia is an equal-opportunity employer and we take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we are dedicated to attracting retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity ethnicity sexual orientation disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Veterans Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
At NCS Australia we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply.
Agencies:
Weve got this. We request that you do not contact NCS employees outside of the Talent Acquisition team. NCS exclusively accepts resumes from agencies on our preferred supplier panel through the NCS Agency Portal. Agencies that submit resumes must have a valid fee agreement and be assigned to the particular requisition by the Talent Acquisition team. Any resumes that are submitted outside of this process will become the sole property of NCS. If a candidate is hired outside of this process no fee or payment will be given.
Work rights and background checks:
To be eligible for a position with us applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process including probity and police checks
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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About Company
At NCS Australia, we believe in doing technology services better. Our commitment to quality, focus on people, and willingness to challenge traditional thinking set us apart. Our team brings this belief to life by partnering with our clients and communities to make tomorrow together. ... View more
