Software Engineer
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About Us
aXcelerate is a leading Australian SaaS company transforming the way organisations develop skills, manage learning, and build workforce capability. Our integrated platform combines a powerful Student Management System (SMS), Learning Management System (LMS), and Skills, our workforce competency management solution, to help training providers, enterprises, and government organisations simplify compliance, streamline operations, and develop confident, capable workforces.
Recognised as a Great Place to Work for three consecutive years, we're proud to foster a culture where our people are empowered to innovate, collaborate and grow. We believe our success comes from creating an environment where ideas are valued, curiosity is encouraged, and every individual has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
As we continue our exciting growth journey, there's never been a better time to join a team that's shaping the future of education technology. Whether your passion lies in technology, customer success, sales, marketing, product, or corporate services, you'll find opportunities to grow your career, work alongside talented people, and help create solutions that make a real difference.
The role
Help shape the platform that runs vocational training across Australia
As a Software Engineer you would hit the ground running and be part of our dynamic engineering team who fuel the aXcelerate system. Your core focus will be on developing high-quality and secure software. Collaborating effectively with an agile team, you'll be working with other juniors, seniors and team leads. At aXcelerate you will have the opportunity to shape the technology and systems that underpin our product.
Reporting to our Engineering Manager, you’ll design, build and test secure, scalable features. You’ll also have a real say in how projects are scoped and where the platform goes next.
Our stack: Java and Java-based server-side technologies, React, HTML, CSS and JavaScript, with Git and Jira.
Our Brisbane-based office offers hybrid work options however we welcome applications from remote candidates within Australia.
Responsibilities
Design and development
Please submit an up-to-date resume outlining your suitability for the role.
We're looking for individuals who resonate with our values - H.E.A.R.T.: Honesty, Empathy, Acceptance, Respect, and Trust, whilst also bringing a unique perspective to their work.
We are committed to promoting diversity in the workplace and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.
aXcelerate acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land where we work, live and learn and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land. We are committed to fostering learning and development in the communities that we serve.
aXcelerate is a leading Australian SaaS company transforming the way organisations develop skills, manage learning, and build workforce capability. Our integrated platform combines a powerful Student Management System (SMS), Learning Management System (LMS), and Skills, our workforce competency management solution, to help training providers, enterprises, and government organisations simplify compliance, streamline operations, and develop confident, capable workforces.
Recognised as a Great Place to Work for three consecutive years, we're proud to foster a culture where our people are empowered to innovate, collaborate and grow. We believe our success comes from creating an environment where ideas are valued, curiosity is encouraged, and every individual has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
As we continue our exciting growth journey, there's never been a better time to join a team that's shaping the future of education technology. Whether your passion lies in technology, customer success, sales, marketing, product, or corporate services, you'll find opportunities to grow your career, work alongside talented people, and help create solutions that make a real difference.
The role
Help shape the platform that runs vocational training across Australia
As a Software Engineer you would hit the ground running and be part of our dynamic engineering team who fuel the aXcelerate system. Your core focus will be on developing high-quality and secure software. Collaborating effectively with an agile team, you'll be working with other juniors, seniors and team leads. At aXcelerate you will have the opportunity to shape the technology and systems that underpin our product.
Reporting to our Engineering Manager, you’ll design, build and test secure, scalable features. You’ll also have a real say in how projects are scoped and where the platform goes next.
Our stack: Java and Java-based server-side technologies, React, HTML, CSS and JavaScript, with Git and Jira.
Our Brisbane-based office offers hybrid work options however we welcome applications from remote candidates within Australia.
Responsibilities
Design and development
- Design and build secure, scalable, high-performing features, with user experience and maintainability in mind
- Write clean, secure code that meets our development standards and Secure Development Policy
- Write and maintain automated tests, and test new features thoroughly for accuracy, performance and stability
- Keep documentation clear and current throughout development
- Contribute to project scoping, solution design and estimation
- Break requirements into clear, actionable tasks, and plan and track delivery against scope and timeframes
- Work with internal teams and customers to clarify what’s needed
- Raise risks early and resolve cross-team issues at the project level
- Help the Sales team scope and cost custom development work
- Work with the Engineering Manager to evaluate our current systems and shape future direction
- Respond promptly to bug reports and help keep our customers happy
- Take part in peer reviews and our quality assurance process
- Spot technical challenges early and propose scalable solutions
- Research and recommend new tools and technologies
- Support recruitment and mentor junior and contract developers when needed
- 5+ years of software development experience
- A tertiary qualification in Computer Science, IT or a related field
- Strong HTML, CSS and JavaScript skills, plus experience with modern frameworks such as React
- Experience with Java or Java-based server-side technologies, or a strong understanding of them
- Experience designing databases for web applications
- A solid understanding of the SDLC in an iterative environment
- Experience with Git and Jira
- Strong estimation, task management and organisational skills, with a sharp eye for detail
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A genuine passion for software development and continuous improvement
- A central location, close to public transport, cafes and shops, with free on-site parking available.
- A vibrant, supportive and team-oriented culture, with regular team activities and social events.
- Opportunities for flexible and hybrid working.
- A focus on professional development and learning, with access to our LMS, external and internal training opportunities and your own personal annual PD budget
- Access for you and your family to an Employee Assistance Program and resources.
- Cashback offers and discounts on popular brands through our Employment Hero app.
- Opportunities for career development with well defined career pathways across the business.
- Proud members of Women in Technology with access to networking events, professional development opportunities and resources.
Please submit an up-to-date resume outlining your suitability for the role.
We're looking for individuals who resonate with our values - H.E.A.R.T.: Honesty, Empathy, Acceptance, Respect, and Trust, whilst also bringing a unique perspective to their work.
We are committed to promoting diversity in the workplace and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.
aXcelerate acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land where we work, live and learn and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land. We are committed to fostering learning and development in the communities that we serve.
