A specialist Australian defence technology business is looking for multiple mid-senior level engineers to join its team on a defence program. The role is hands-on and wide-ranging, spanning software development, build and release, and test and lab support. You'll work in a fully on-prem setting, report to a Project Lead and work alongside engineers across the program.

About the Role

Highlights
Location: Melbourne, CBD
Length: 12-month contract (possibility of extension)
Security Clearance: NV1 clearance is strongly preferred, however, will consider Australian Citizens willing to obtain security clearance.

Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain C++ software in a Linux setting
Build and look after on-prem Jenkins CI/CD pipelines
Automate GUI testing with Squish for Qt-based applications
Set up and run test labs and test environments
Support test management, planning and reporting




Take part in code reviews and resolve defects
Keep task estimates up to date and flag slippage early
Suggest improvements to build, test and delivery tooling

Skills & Experience
Current, hands-on C++ development skills in a Linux environment
Jenkins and CI/CD pipeline delivery
Comfortable moving between development, test and infrastructure work
Able to work independently and to an agreed schedule
Qt and Squish experience highly regarded
Degree in computer science, engineering or similar, or equivalent work experience

About Kinexus

Kinexus is the leading recruitment partner to the Defence Industry in Australia. We support our community in making intelligent connections and create opportunities to help them grow their careers.

📌 Software Engineer Melbourne (Australia)
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