Job Description

Academy Participant - Software Engineering Bootcamp

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The Deadly Coders Academy is a nationally recognised First Nations education charity. Our Academy program is our flagship career pathway - designed to take motivated First Nations people with foundational tech skills and build them into job-ready software engineers in 10 weeks.

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The program runs Monday and Tuesday each week from 31 August 2026 at CBA's Sydney CBD offices, with structured self-directed study tasks to complete between sessions. This is a blended learning model combining face-to-face instruction, team-based project work and independent practice.

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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

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Full-stack web development using TypeScript, React and Next.js

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Backend engineering with Node.js, REST APIs, PostgreSQL and DynamoDB

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Cloud and DevOps using AWS, Docker and CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions

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Software testing and security including Jest, TDD, OWASP Top 10 and secure coding practices

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Professional engineering practices including Agile, system design, observability and responsible AI use

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Capstone project - a full-stack application built and presented live to CBA representatives in Week 10

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WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

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This role is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only. This is an identified position under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

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You identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander

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You are based in Sydney or can commit to attending CBA's Sydney CBD offices every Monday and Tuesday across 10 weeks

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You have some prior technology experience or a relevant qualification - this could be a TAFE certificate, a school IT subject, self-taught coding experience, or participation in a STEM program

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You have a genuine interest in pursuing a software engineering career

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You are available to commence 31 August 2026 and can commit to the full 10-week program

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WHAT WE OFFER

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Paid casual employment - casual hourly rate plus superannuation for all attendance hours

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Direct pathway to CBA Tech Associate roles - curriculum mapped to CBA's own engineering competency framework

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A laptop provided for use throughout the 10-week program

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First Nations mentors and cultural safety built into every aspect of the learning setting

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A professional GitHub portfolio and project evidence you can take to any employer in Australia

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Academic and wrap-around support throughout the program

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Applications close Saturday 1 August 2026.

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Deadly Coders is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led organisation. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people from all communities, backgrounds and experience levels.

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📌 Academy Participant - Software Engineering Bootcamp (New South Wales)
🏢 Deadly Coders
📍 New South Wales