Job Description
Software Engineer
Permanent, full-time role with highly competitive remuneration and benefits
Based in Murarrie, QLD, working on-site with a supportive, collaborative team
Grow your career in a high-impact industry with real scope to develop
Gain hands-on experience across complex software design, development, integration, and testing
Join a trusted global leader in animal health and take on a role where your technical expertise will help shape innovative software solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on complex, meaningful projects in a collaborative environment, with strong support, professional growth, and the chance to build your skills across the full software development lifecycle.
What You Will Do
Responsibilities include, however not limited to:
Design complex software applications, components, and modules using agreed standards, patterns, and methodologies
Produce and communicate multiple design views to support stakeholder needs and project goals
Evaluate design alternatives and trade-offs to deliver smart, practical solutions
Verify designs through modelling, simulation, or prototyping, and continuously improve your work through peer review
Design, code, test, document, refactor, and maintain complex software solutions
Apply engineering standards, development tools, and established methods to deliver quality outcomes
Participate in and lead peer code reviews to strengthen code quality and team capability
Design system components using proven patterns and define software modules for integration builds
Produce build definitions, perform system integration testing, and diagnose build and integration issues
Design and maintain software configurations that support reliable, well-engineered deployments
Contribute to data pipelines and data stores, ensuring data is secure, accessible, and reliable
Design and refine data visualisations in collaboration with end users to improve insight and usability
Design and execute manual and automated test cases, define test plans and acceptance criteria, and report results, issues, and risks
Perform ad hoc technical missions as requested by management
What You Must have
Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent industry experience. Cloud, Agile or testing certifications are a plus
Strong knowledge of C# and .NET (Framework 4.8, .NET Standard, and .NET Core)
Strong SQL experience with MS SQL Server
Solid experience with Git source versioning
Working knowledge of Test-Driven Development
Experience developing serial and TCP/IP protocols
Experience with multitask application development
Experience with Inversion of Control patterns
Fluent English with strong communication skills communication
Desirable Experience
If you bring any of the following, it would be an advantage:
Experience with cloud technologies, preferably Microsoft Azure
Experience with serverless architecture
Familiarity with Continuous Integration and Deployment processes and tools
What You Can Expect
The opportunity to work with real autonomy while being supported by a knowledgeable and collaborative team
The chance to tackle complex technical challenges and make a meaningful impact
Career growth in a thriving, globally respected animal health business
Exposure to the full software lifecycle, from design and development through to integration, testing, and deployment
Hands-on experience with new technologies, including cloud and serverless environments
An on-site role in Murarrie, QLD, where teamwork, knowledge-sharing, and innovation are part of everyday life
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing talented and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.
Required Skills:
Data Engineering, Data Visualization, Design Applications, Software Configurations, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Solution Architecture, System Designs, System Integration, Testing
Preferred Skills:
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
VISA Sponsorship:
Travel Requirements:
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid
Shift:
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Job Posting End Date:
06/29/2026
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Requisition ID:R392266
