"Junior Software Engineers"

Job Description

PRIMARY DETAIL

• Casual Opportunity
• $47.14 per hour + 25% casual loading + 12% super
• Enjoy a vibrant on-campus location, close to public transport

The Role

We are seeking two motivated Junior Software Engineers to support the ongoing development and maintenance of the Cyber Range Training Centre (CRTC) platform. The platform is in its operational phase and requires continuous improvement through a structured CI/CD process and routine system updates.

In this role, you will work closely with the development team to maintain, test, and enhance the application, ensuring it remains stable, secure, and responsive to user needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with software maintenance, bug fixes, and small feature enhancements.
• Supporting integration, testing, and deployment activities within CI/CD pipelines.
• Writing clean, well-documented code under guidance from senior team members.
• Contributing to system monitoring and reporting to maintain application performance.
• Collaborating with stakeholders and other developers to resolve issues promptly.

This is an excellent opportunity for early-career engineers to gain hands-on experience in application development and DevOps practices while contributing to a nationally significant cybersecurity training platform. The role will suit candidates with foundational programming skills, an eagerness to learn, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

By joining the team, you will build technical skills, support a mission-driven project, and grow within a supportive learning environment.

About Us

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Recently celebrating its 60th year, it was established as a bold experiment in higher education and designed to break from educational traditions to work in tandem with industry. Institutionally we strive for the extraordinary by challenging convention and embracing different views. Our pioneering culture has encouraged and inspired students, staff and collaborators to break free from conventional thinking, and to actively shape the complex issues that define the future of humanity.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, you will demonstrate your ability to perform the above responsibilities in your CV and a short cover letter (maximum 2 pages).

For role specific enquiries, please contact Michael Chen, Project Manager, Cyber Range Training Centre at michael.chen@mq.edu.au

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