Staff Software Engineer

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Date: 11 Nov 2024

Location: Macquarie Park, Australia

Company: Singtel Group

About the role 

 

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll lead teams, drive technical excellence, and deliver robust solutions in a dynamic environment. With expertise in full-stack technologies and matrix structures, you'll guide projects, ensure best practices, and align with strategic goals. You'll make impactful decisions, embrace agile methodologies, and mentor teams with clarity and vision. 

 

Our investment in our people 

We’re seeking talented software engineers and leaders to join our dynamic team. Whether you’re looking to lead projects or sharpen your technical skills, we offer strong support for growth and plenty of opportunities for advancement. Be a part of the future of technology with us! 

 

Responsibilities: 

  • Guide engineering teams and stakeholders by providing technical direction, ensuring the successful implementation of technology across Agile Tribes and Squads 

  • Play a key role in strategic planning and decision-making, influencing the future trajectory of the consumer technology stack 

  • Oversee engineering governance and conduct solution/code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices 

  • Collaborate with various Optus Technology stacks, building strong relationships with squad members, cross-domain peers, and external vendors/third parties 

  • Lead the planning, design, and development of complex projects, engaging in the full software development lifecycle from analysis and design to implementation, testing, and deployment 

  • Work with our security teams on risk assessments and vulnerability testing 

  • Ensure technical solutions comply with company, regulatory, and security policies and guidelines. 

  • Participate in selecting tools and technologies, evaluating and creating proof-of concept models for new technologies and alternative approaches 

 

Experience: 

  • Proven experience in web application and/or full-stack development 

  • Extensive hands-on experience in designing and architecting web applications, microservices, and infrastructure. 

  • Effective communicator with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences 

  • In-depth hands-on and practical experience in development, solution design, and architecture within the digital domain, demonstrating a successful record of end-to-end project delivery. 

  • Thorough knowledge of IT risk assessment principles and risk management practices, coupled with a keen awareness of information security and data privacy standards. 

  • Experienced in automation and building CI/CD pipelines. 

  • Familiar with DevOps practices, including alerting and monitoring tools 

  • Exceptional abilities in analytical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, and critical analysis 

  • Expert-level proficiency in HTML, CSS frameworks, JavaScript, TypeScript, Bootstrap, React JS, Node JS, Express JS, jQuery, and AJAX 

  • Comprehensive knowledge of Spring Framework 

  • Practical experience with AWS infrastructure or other cloud platforms (such as Azure or GCP), along with proficiency in Docker and Kotlin 

 

Benefits: 

  • 3 days in the office, 2 days remote – with flexible hours to suit!  

  • Inclusive paid parental leave with up to 14 weeks for the primary care giver  

  • All Optus employees have access to resources, webinars and support via the ‘Parents at Work portal’  

  • Own your own growth by accessing an extensive online and facilitator led learning catalogue – even earn a MBA micro-credential via OptusU (University)  

  • Connect at work through one of our employee-led volunteer groups: Elevate Women, Disability Network, Express Yourself (LGBTQIA+), United Veterans and Yarn Network  

  • Vibrant campus life and a variety of facilities including restaurants, cafes, gymnasium, GP, and post office.  

  • Two easy travel options to Sydney Campus: Optus bus from Sydney CBD (20min travel time) and Macquarie University Metro Station (every 6-8 minutes); morning and afternoon!  

 

Curious about our culture? Go behind the scenes with our people by searching #OptusLife on LinkedIn!  

Intrigued but don't tick every box? We are building our AI capabilities and value diverse perspectives. If you're driven to join us on this journey, apply now - your passion matters more than a perfect match.  

 

At Optus, we are strengthened by others and that means valuing diversity and saying ‘yes’ to embracing individual differences. We are committed to ensuring that our application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals from diverse gender, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, individuals with a disability, individuals identifying as being part of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals who may have served in the armed forces or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. If you require any adjustments or accessibility support to participate fairly and equitably in the recruitment process, please email AccessibleRecruitment@optus.com.au along with your preferred method of contact and we will be in touch.  

For more information on Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Optus, please visit https://www.optus.com.au/about/inclusion-diversity.