Software Engineer

Acknowledgement of Country CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters across Australia, and pays respect to their Elders past and present. Role highlights Great ongoing opportunity to build impactful tools for marine data and research Use your software and data engineering skills in a science‑driven environment Join CSIRO’s collaborative team shaping the future of ocean data infrastructure About CSIRO As Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge. The opportunity CSIRO’s National Collections and Marine Infrastructure (NCMI) supports marine science through world‑class infrastructure, data systems and technical expertise. Within the Engineering and Technology Program, the Integrated Data Systems (IDS) Group enables access to high‑quality marine data for researchers and stakeholders across Australia. The team develops and maintains digital platforms that support curation, publication and reporting of marine research data collected aboard the Marine National Facility (MNF) vessel RV Investigator and from NCMI’s infrastructure and biological collections. Working closely with internal and external collaborators, the team delivers reliable, user‑friendly tools that support scientific discovery and operational transparency. As a Software Engineer you will design, develop and maintain web‑based tools and data infrastructure systems that support the management and dissemination of marine research data. You will uplift existing platforms, support database components used for research and reporting on MNF activity, and collaborate with stakeholders to meet evolving scientific and operational needs. Your high‑level duties will include Contributing to innovative products and services that increase the usability of MNF and other scientific data sets Designing, developing, deploying and maintaining data and information systems, services and web‑based tools for the management and visualisation of a wide range of scientific data, adding value to the data collections Using software engineering best‑practices such as version control, continuous integration, automated test suites and work‑item tracking software in daily activities Liaising with key stakeholders within CSIRO and nationally, working with data providers and recipients and experts on data interoperability, collection, processing, metadata, publication and archiving Role particulars Location and office arrangements: Hobart, TAS Salary: AU$96,000 – AU$109,000 per annum plus up to 15.4% superannuation Tenure & work schedule: Indefinite; full‑time (preferred). Part‑time and flexible work arrangements may be considered based on role needs and individual circumstances. Reference: To be considered you will need Relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Information Technology or a related scientific field Demonstrated ability to contribute to technological decision‑making processes, process improvement and software development tasks Experience applying software engineering best‑practices such as version control, continuous integration, automated testing and work‑item tracking software Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver software and/or data‑management projects within a multi‑disciplinary team Effective communication skills, including the ability to work cooperatively in a team and articulate technical concepts to diverse clients Demonstrated computing skills and experience in Refactoring existing systems and developing software using modern programming languages Understanding frameworks, libraries and languages relevant to data systems and web‑based applications Design and development of RESTful APIs and web services Windows/Linux server administration and support Eligibility Applications are open to Australian Citizens, New Zealand Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents. Appointment is subject to a national police check and may require other security, medical or character requirements. Inclusion and belonging CSIRO is committed to creating an environment where people feel they belong. We recognise diversity in age, ability, culture, faith, education, gender, sexuality, and thought. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted. CSIRO holds Gold Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award. Child safety CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. How to apply Please apply online, providing a CV and a detailed cover letter that responds to each selection criterion in detail. Attach your selection‑criteria responses to the cover letter as one document. Applications close 21 September 2025, 11:00 pm AEST We strongly encourage early application as we will review applications as they come through. CSIRO reserves the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date if required. #J-18808-Ljbffr