/n ACT | Minimum NV1 Security Clearance Required | NV2 Preferred /n We are seeking a Software Engineer to support the Land Network Integration Centre (LNIC) and its Interim Battle Management System (iBMS) capability. /n Working alongside engineers, integration specialists and Defence stakeholders, you will contribute to the development, integration and sustainment of secure software supporting complex land command and control environments. Key Responsibilities/n /n

- Design, develop, test and maintain software components, applications and integration services.

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- Translate operational and technical requirements into practical software designs and solutions.

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- Develop and maintain interfaces supporting data exchange between battle management systems and other Defence capabilities.

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- Conduct code reviews, unit testing, integration testing and defect resolution.

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- Investigate software issues and resolve integration, reliability and performance problems.

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- Support automated build, test and deployment processes within a controlled development setting.

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- Produce and maintain software designs, interface specifications, configuration records and technical documentation.

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- Collaborate with systems engineering, cybersecurity and test teams to support verification, validation and release readiness.

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- Apply secure coding practices, configuration management and engineering governance throughout the software lifecycle.

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- Current Australian Government NV1 security clearance as a minimum.

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- Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining software within complex technical environments.

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- Proficiency in one or more relevant programming languages, such as C++, C#, Java or Python.

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- Experience with software design, APIs, interface development and systems integration.

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- Understanding of the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, development, testing and release.

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- Experience using Git or equivalent version control and working within established change and configuration management processes.

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- Strong troubleshooting, analytical and technical documentation skills.

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- Ability to collaborate with technical specialists and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

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- Current NV2 security clearance.

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- Experience supporting Defence, Army or other secure government environments.

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- Exposure to battle management systems, tactical networks, command and control systems or C4ISR capabilities.

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- Familiarity with iBMS, SitaWare or comparable operational systems.

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- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and DevSecOps practices.

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- Knowledge of Windows and Linux environments, networking and secure data exchange.

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- Relevant qualifications in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline.

/n Why Apply?/n Contribute to a meaningful Defence capability, solve challenging software integration problems and work with specialists supporting the ADF’s operational needs. /n Apply with your current CV, outlining your software engineering experience, security clearance level and availability. /n

📌 Software Engineer | Battle Management Systems (Canberra)
🏢 Nixil
📍 Canberra