Job Description
C++ Software Engineer (Senior and Mid-level positions)
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Did you get a degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science so you could:
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Develop serious applications that delight users?
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Work with and learn from other enthusiastic engineers?
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Use the best tools available?
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But instead, have you found yourself stuck:
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Following tedious processes?
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Working on legacy code nobody cares for?
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Sitting through endless meetings?
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Making fragile hacks to avoid breakage due to poor test coverage?
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Using outdated proprietary tools and libraries?
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Cleaning up after poor decisions made by non-technical managers?
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Being constantly interrupted?
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Have a cohort of passionate and collaborative engineers.
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Do interesting, meaningful, and rewarding work.
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Value fresh ideas and innovation, regardless of seniority.
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Use an up-to-date Linux toolchain, including C++23.
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Maintain a clean, up-to-date codebase.
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Take DevOps seriously.
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Deliver real sovereign capability to Australian Defence through high-quality software.
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This is a rare prospect to be part of a team of exceptional software engineers delivering innovative capability to Australian Defence.
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What the role includes:
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Hands-on software engineering using modern C++23 and a clean, well-maintained codebase.
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Team leadership, including mentoring and coaching (for more senior roles).
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Close collaboration with Software Architects, Systems Engineers, and Testers.
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Ensuring quality through code reviews, pair programming, and day-to-day collaboration.
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Contributing to coding standards and driving uptake of new C++ language features.
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Supporting project planning, task breakdown, and estimation.
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Helping to deliver projects end to end, including client interaction and stakeholder reporting.
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What we are looking for:
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A genuine passion for software development and continuous learning.
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Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset.
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Willingness to work on-site and engage in face-to-face teamwork.
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Eligibility for an Australian Defence Security Clearance and a National Police Check.
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Minimum 2 years of commercial experience in a similar role, ideally in defence.

📌 C++ Software Engineer (Senior And Mid-Level Positions) (South Australia)
🏢 Acacia Systems
📍 South Australia