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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 a Senior Software Developer and help deliver innovative software solutions that support critical Defence capability. Working in a collaborative Agile environment, you'll design, develop and enhance high-quality applications while partnering with developers, project managers and stakeholders to deliver reliable, secure and scalable solutions. This is an opportunity to work on meaningful projects, contribute to continuous improvement, and further develop your technical expertise in a dynamic and supportive team.

This is an expression of interest for permanent full-time opportunities in Canberra and Brisbane.

The successful candidate must hold a NV1 security clearance or higher.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and maintain high-quality software in accordance with established standards and best practices.
• Participate in all Agile sprint activities, including planning, estimation, development and reviews.
• Contribute to software design, task decomposition and effort estimation.
• Develop and execute unit and system testing to ensure software quality and performance.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with developers, project managers and stakeholders to deliver effective software solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve development processes, tools and practices.
• Represent KBR professionally while adhering to company policies, security requirements and quality standards.

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

• Strong experience in software development or a similar role.
• Strong experience developing applications using C# and WPF.
• Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and software design.
• Experience with unit testing and delivering high-quality, maintainable code.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.

Desirable:

• Experience with Azure DevOps (ADO/TFS), Git and Microsoft Visual Studio.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft software development and testing ecosystem.
• Experience developing software for Defence or other secure, mission-critical environments.

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!

Please note. Shortlisting will take place as applications are received, therefore the advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.

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.