Software Designer

About the Role We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Software Designer to join our agile delivery teams. This role is ideal for professionals who thrive in fast-paced, SAFe-aligned environments and enjoy translating business features into actionable, testable user stories. You’ll work closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, developers, and testers to ensure the successful design and delivery of complex systems.

Key Responsibilities

Break down high-level features into well-defined, testable user stories with clear acceptance criteria

Lead and facilitate backlog refinement sessions with developers and testers

Collaborate with Product Owners to understand feature intent and ensure alignment with business goals

Work closely with Scrum Masters to support agile ceremonies and team processes

Analyse system interactions, data flows, and dependencies to inform design decisions

Create and maintain technical design documentation, including system flows, API specs, and data mappings

Produce visual models such as process flows, sequence diagrams, and architecture diagrams

Use Jira or Azure DevOps (ADO) to manage user stories, documentation, and sprint progress

Required Experience

Expertise in translating features into detailed, testable user stories with acceptance criteria

Deep understanding of SAFe and SCRUM ceremonies, roles, and artefacts

Skilled in leading backlog refinement sessions to ensure stories are sprint-ready

Strong collaboration across Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Developers, and Testers

Proficient in documenting system behaviours, APIs, data mappings, and integration points

Strong analytical skills to assess the impact of new stories and identify risks

Skilled in diagramming tools such as Visio, Lucidchart, or draw.io

Daily user of Jira or Azure DevOps (ADO) for backlog and documentation management

Preferred Experience/Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Agile certifications such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Practitioner, or equivalent

Location: Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane

Employment Type: Full-time/Permanent

Experience Level: Mid to Senior (4+ years preferred)

Security Requirement: Australian Citizens or individuals with active security clearance, or those eligible to obtain clearance

Benefits of working at Accenture

18 weeks paid parental leave

Long & short-term career break opportunities

Structured career development program

Local and international career opportunities

Certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace™

Flexible Work Arrangements centering around Accenture’s Truly Human ethos

We are proud to be in the top 3 of last year’s Diversity & Inclusion Index!

Additional Information Accenture is an EEO and affirmatived action employer for Females, Minorities, Veterans, and individuals with Disabilities.

At Accenture, we recognise that our people are multi-dimensional, and we create a work environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, every day.

We encourage applications from all people and are committed to removing barriers to the recruitment process. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process or have a preferred communication method, please email exectalent@accenture.com and cite the relevant Job Number.

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