Senior Development Engineer

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240174# **Job Expectations****Build your career and Australia’s future.**

Not many people can say they are working on building Australia’s future. With us you’ll be doing just that, leaving a legacy for all Australians. Plus, there’s equal employment, great training, and true flexible working arrangements.

We have an exciting opportunity at nbn, as **Senior Development Engineer** reporting to DevsecOps Manager.**A bit about your role**The Senior Development Engineer will work across the full application lifecycle within DevSecOps team, delivering and supporting in‑house application changes using Scaled Agile and DevSecOps practices while ensuring strong operational outcomes and platform stability. The role collaborates closely with the DSO Manager and team to deliver solutions to nbn standards, support Agile ceremonies, plan and estimate work during PI Planning, and drive timely delivery of epics and stories. It involves leading software activities, maintaining documentation and system baselines, designing and delivering complex technical solutions, managing and reducing technical debt, and training new team members. Acting as a technical lead, the role applies modern engineering methods to evolve applications reliably and efficiently while engaging with multiple stakeholders across the organisation.**A bit about you**The ideal candidate brings strong domain engineering experience, proven capability working in Agile teams, and deep technical skills in developing and deploying APIs and microservices using Java 11+, Spring Boot, and modern OOP principles. They have solid knowledge of REST design, cloud technologies—preferably AWS—and hands‑on experience with services such as EKS, API Gateway, Lambda, Elasticsearch, DynamoDB, and messaging platforms like Kafka, SQS or JMS/AMQ.They are well‑versed in secure API practices, documentation standards, clean architecture, and rigorous validation, with the ability to collaborate effectively and clearly communicate complex technical concepts to senior management. The role requires a strong communicator with a growth mindset who can guide newer team members and contribute to a high‑performing engineering culture.The candidate will be familiar with the use of GitHub Copilot, AI assistants and Agentic Engineering to increase their personal productivity and the productivity of their colleagues. The use of AI in Software development is moving fast, and the candidate will demonstrate they are on-top of the latest trends and foundation models and will be able to share strong examples and metrics of AI benefits in Software Development.**Life at nbn**To be part of nbn is to be part of something bigger. There’s so much more from here. Our pioneering spirit drives us forward every day. Together, we help lift the digital capability of the nation by building and connecting Australia’s best fibre infrastructure into homes and businesses, plus places and things, everywhere. We’re continuing to create Australia’s network—a network made for more. Not just a way for everyone to do the things they love but transforming the way they do them.**A more inclusive working world**nbn is committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace where everyone can feel heard, valued, and respected. We believe diverse perspectives are the key to unlocking greater outcomes and encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. That's why we have a Reconciliation Action Plan, Accessibility & Inclusion Plan, offer 18 weeks of paid parental leave, are a Pride in Diversity Gold Employer for three years running, and have active employee-led diversity pillars. and why we're recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women.We champion equal opportunities for all employees. If you have any accessibility requirements and would like to discuss adjustments for the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to contact us by emailing recruitment@nbnco.com.au or calling our Recruitment Accessibility Enquiry Line at +61 2 8918 9990. Please note, this line is dedicated to accessibility-related enquiries for the purposes of recruitment, and only enquiries related to accessibility adjustments will be answered. For other matters, please visit our

page on our website.We encourage you to apply even if you feel that you do not meet all of the above qualifications. Frequently cited statistics show that women and underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage you to break that statistic and to apply. No one ever meets 100% of the requirements. We look forward to your application!Please apply by following the links and sending in your resume only. We do not require a cover letter or any selection criteria to be addressed.**Please note that this is a permanent opportunity based in Melbourne and applications for this role will close on Monday, 9th March 2026.****To be eligible to apply for this role, you should have valid working rights in Australia.**# **Worker Type**Permanent# **Time Type**# Full time****nbn**** is the team behind the design, build and operation of the ****nbn**** network - one of Australia’s largest technology infrastructure projects, which will help better connect Australians with each other and the rest of the world, no matter where you live.But the ****nbn**** network is so much more than access to fast internet. A state of the art communications network opens up a world of possibilities in areas such as education, business, innovation, healthcare, flexibility, and entertainment. It will help ensure our digital future, and give Australians benefits we can all enjoy, for decades to come.At ****nbn,**** you’ll work with inspirational leaders and innovators in their field, help take on engaging and exciting work, and seek original solutions to new challenges every day. Things move quickly at ****nbn****, and opportunities present themselves all the time. At ****nbn****, you have an incredible chance to broaden your skills and widen your horizons. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to accelerate your career, and shape your own future, along with Australia’s.To apply, please follow the links and submit your resume. No cover letter or selection criteria is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr