Software Engineer jobs in Canberra
42 current software engineer openings in Canberra, aggregated from public boards and linking straight to the employer's own posting. 33 employers are hiring across this list right now.
Working as a software engineer in Canberra
Almost entirely federal government and the contractors serving it, which means security clearance and Australian citizenship gate a large share of the roles. High salaries where you qualify and very few options where you do not.
Most of the hiring in this list clusters around Civic, Barton and Bruce. Location on a posting is not always literal — check whether a role is genuinely on site, and whether "remote" means remote within the country or remote from anywhere, because the two are priced differently.
Software Engineers have experience overseeing software development projects, writing optimised code, and provide technical leadership to a team of software engineers. The…
About the Company We are a growing technology consulting company delivering innovative software solutions to clients across multiple industries including finance, healthc…
Profectus is inviting expressions of interest from Simulation Software Engineers for likely upcoming work across secure Australian Government environments. This lane sits…
BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand …
We are Northrop Grumman Australia (NGA). Our 800 strong team is leveraging unparalleled global resources to deliver sovereign Defence capability aligned to the Government…
AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: AU- Secret (NV1) TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the …
ServiceNow Developer | NV2 / TSPV | Canberra, ACT Vectiq is currently seeking an experienced ServiceNow Developer to join a secure technology environment supporting compl…
Level 2/3 ServiceNow Practitioner — Defence Eolas Solutions is looking for a Level 2/3 ServiceNow practitioner to start immediately in support of work in Defence. This is…
Australian Citizens with NV1 Clearance residing in Australia only respond. Job details Software Engineers have experience overseeing software development projects, writin…
Our Client Our client is a respected Australian Federal Government agency responsible for protecting lives, property and the marine environment through the delivery of na…
Mulitple Software Engineer Canberra NV2 Clearance Intial Contract until EOFY We're seeking a talented engineer to join a major Defence ICT program, providing technical le…
Australian Citizens with NV1 Clearance residing in Australia only respond. Job details Software Engineers have experience overseeing software development projects, writin…
Azooa is preparing a response for LH-07371 – Principal Java / Bespoke Software Engineer Developer and is seeking suitably qualified contractors for this Australian Mariti…
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! Job Description Summary: Rocket’s Data Modernization Business Unit enables organizations t…
BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand …
Mainframe Software Engineer (Developer) – ADABAS NaturalLocation: Canberra, ACT (must be Canberra based)Work Arrangement: onsite must (some remote work may be allowed)Con…
Geospatial intelligence environment Design & develop software solutions Long term contract opportunity To be considered for this contract you will need to be an Australia…
Profectus is seeking a Linux Software Engineer to support the development and sustainment of secure ICT capability within an Australian Government environment. You will d…
ASAP Start | 12 months Contract with possibility of extension Canberra | Hybrid 1000$-1300$ per day super Our Client Our client is a respected Australian Federal Governme…
Description Accrue up to an extra 12 days of leave per year through our Life Days program. Work with world leading technology business at the forefront of innovation.We’r…
Our Client Our client is a respected Australian Federal Government agency responsible for protecting lives, property and the marine environment through the delivery of na…
Join our Downer Professional Services team and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia’s future. Downer Prof…
Application closing date: Sunday, 09 August 2026 • 11:59pm, Canberra time Estimated start date: Tuesday, 01 September 2026 Location of work: ACT Working arrangements: Hyb…
Your Career, Accelerated You’ve got the skills. The curiosity. The hunger to grow, try new things and make a real impact.We’re a growing global tech consultancy. Some of …
Principal Java Software Engineer (Developer) Location: Canberra, ACT (Hybrid – Regular Work From Home Available)⏳ Contract Duration: 12 Months 2 x 12 Month Extension Opti…
About the roleWe are seeking an experienced Software Engineer with a passion for Artificial Intelligence (AI), innovation and emerging technologies to join a high-perform…
Now Hiring | Senior Java Solutions Engineer Location: Canberra, ACT (Hybrid)Contract: 12 Months Extension OptionsHybrid Working Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain…
Classification: ANU Officer 8 (Specialist) Salary package: $124,392 - $133,017 per annum plus 17% superannuation Terms: Full-time, Continuing The Position The Senior Rese…
MUST HAVE BASELINE CLEARANCE Our Client is seeking to engage multiple software development resources for various roles within the Enterprise Platforms Branch. Successful …
Description Accrue up to an extra 12 days of leave per year through our Life Days program. Work with world leading technology business at the forefront of innovation.We’r…
We continually strive to help our workforce achieve their professional and personal goals, engaging them in challenging and inspiring projects. EOS SPACE SYSTEMS – Who ar…
Duration: 12 month Job detailsYour responsibilities will include:Develop enterprise-grade software using Java and Oracle technologiesDevelop / maintain web-based UI using…
We're seeking a Senior Java Developer to join a federal department, working across the full stack from Oracle-backed data models to React front ends, and providing techni…
This position provides technical leadership across complex projects, working in close partnership with researchers and stakeholders to co-design scalable, sustainable, an…
About Leidos Australia At Leidos Australia, our work goes beyond a job title. We design, build, operate and support the systems, services and capabilities that help prote…
Description About Leidos Australia At Leidos Australia, our work goes beyond a job title. We design, build, operate and support the systems, services and capabilities tha…
Role type: Contract Closes: 7th August Role Description: This role will focus on supporting, maintaining and developing solutions for cloud and back-end Java/AWS/Oracle c…
Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade has a requirement for multiple skilled and experienced Application Support Engineers to assist with the technical support and mainte…
About us As an Australian-based IT advisory firm founded in 2007, serving start-ups and large corporations across the Asia-Pacific region, we specialise in digital transf…
Australian Citizens with NV1 Clearance residing in Australia only respond. Job details The Passports IT Section within the Business Solutions Branch of DFAT's Information…
About Leidos Australia At Leidos Australia, our work goes beyond a job title. We design, build, operate and support the systems, services and capabilities that help prote…
We continually strive to help our workforce achieve their professional and personal goals, engaging them in challenging and inspiring projects. The Software Engineer will…
Software Engineer pay and hiring, asked properly
How many rounds does a software engineer interview usually have?
Typically four to six: a recruiter screen, one or two coding rounds, a system design round from around three years' experience, and a behavioural round. Product companies weight design heavily from mid-level upward; services companies tend to weight breadth of stack instead.
Do I need to grind LeetCode to get hired?
For big tech and well-funded product companies, yes — the format is what it is. For most startups and services companies, a working project you can explain line by line carries more weight. Match your preparation to where you are actually applying rather than to the loudest advice online.
Is remote software engineering work still available?
Yes, but the bar rose. Fully remote roles now skew senior, because juniors are expensive to onboard remotely. If you are early career, hybrid roles are a far larger pool and get you the mentorship that makes the next move easier.
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