Opportunity
Join KBR as a Software Team Lead and lead a team of talented software engineers delivering innovative solutions for critical Defence projects. In this hands‐on role, you will provide technical leadership, mentor developers, and drive the delivery of high‐quality software while remaining actively involved in the full software development lifecycle. Working closely with project managers and cross‐functional teams, you will foster collaboration, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable software solutions. This is a permanent full‐time chance that can be based in Canberra or Brisbane.
All candidates must hold and maintain an active NV1 Defence Security Clearance.
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor and support a team of software engineers, fostering collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
Design, develop and maintain high‐quality software in accordance with established standards and best practices.
Provide technical leadership, including task planning, work estimation, and code quality oversight.
Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to the successful delivery of software development sprints.
Oversee software testing activities, including unit and system testing, to ensure quality and performance.
Prepare and review technical documentation throughout the software development lifecycle.
Collaborate with project managers, technical specialists, and stakeholders to deliver successful project outcomes.




Drive continuous improvement initiatives across software development processes, tools, and practices.
Ideal Candidate You Will Bring
Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring software development teams.
Strong software development experience, including expertise in C# and WPF.
A solid understanding of Object‐Oriented Programming (OOP), software design principles, and unit testing.
Experience delivering software using Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Strong analytical, problem‐solving, and organisational abilities.
Current NV1 Security Clearance and eligibility to access ITAR‐controlled technology.
Desirable
Experience with Azure DevOps (ADO/TFS), Git, and Microsoft Visual Studio.
Experience with C, C++, WinForms, or .NET MAUI.
Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and Transact‐SQL.
Experience developing software for Defence or other secure, mission‐critical environments.
Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
What We Will Offer You
A workplace culture certified as a Great Place to Work.
Versatile working.
Competitive salary (with annual reviews).
Paid parental leave.
Income protection.
Corporate rewards.
Salary packaging / Novated leasing.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Flu shots, skin checks, and discounted private health insurance.
Career development: online learning, mentorship, and career pathways.
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📌 Software Developer Team Lead - Expression Of Interest (Eoi) (Canberra)
🏢 Kbr
📍 Canberra