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  • Senior Software Engineer

    Hawthorn East
    Temporary

    Are you a skilled Senior Software Engineer with a passion for technology? This temporary role in the retail industry is based in Hawthorn East and offers an exciting opportunity to work on innovative projects.

    • Hands-on design and delivery of Azure IaaS, PaaS and SaaS integrations.
    • Exposure to enterprise platforms solving complex problems at scale.
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  • Senior Software Engineer

    Hawthorn East
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    This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Senior Engineer to join a leading retail organisation in their technology department. The role is based in Hawthorn East and focuses on delivering innovative technical solutions.

    • Improve a live retail platform where reliability and data accuracy matter
    • Go beyond features to clean up legacy code and improve a long-lived system
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    Hawthorn East
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    We are seeking a Data Centre Support Analyst to join a fast-paced retail technology environment. This temporary role is based in Hawthorn East and focuses on providing exceptional technical support to ensure seamless operations.

    • Installs, moves and decommissioning data centre techology.
    • Focus on investigations, change management, and resolving root causes.
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  • Senior Business Analyst

    Hawthorn East
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    We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join a fast-paced retail technology team on a temporary basis. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in Hawthorn East.

    • Work with retail technology stakeholders to shape processes and solutions
    • Drive process improvements and turn data into actionable retail insights
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  • Senior Technical Business Analyst - TAFE

    Dandenong
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    This role supports delivery of a complex digital transformation program by defining requirements, validating solutions and ensuring alignment between business needs and technical design. You will act as the analytical and technical conduit across stakeholders, vendors and the project team.

    • Shape solution design for a major digital program
    • Lead technical requirements and analysis
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  • Senior Business Analyst - Supply Chain

    Hawthorn East
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    We are seeking a talented Senior Business Analyst (Supply Chain) to join a temporary role within the retail industry in Hawthorn East. This position focuses on leveraging your expertise to deliver technology-driven solutions and support business objectives effectively.

    • Contribute to a major supply chain transformation program.
    • Partner with senior stakeholders and IT to shape solutions.
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  • Business & Operational Readiness Test Specialist

    Melbourne
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    This role leads Business Readiness Testing (BRT) for a major telco transformation program, ensuring new technology solutions meet operational, functional, and business requirements before deployment. You'll drive test quality, readiness, and stakeholder alignment across a complex, fast‑moving delivery environment.

    • Lead Business Readiness Testing for a national telco transformation program
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There is a growing demand for software engineers in Australia. This is due to the increasing popularity of digital platforms and the need for businesses to have a strong online presence and develop software solutions. As a result, many companies are looking for software engineers who can help them develop and maintain their websites and apps.

There are a variety of software engineer jobs available in Australia, ranging from entry-level positions to senior roles. The salary for a software engineer depends on their level of experience and skillset. However, there is potential to earn a high salary in this field, especially if you work in a senior role or for a major company.

If you're interested in working as a software engineer in Australia, use Michael Page to find software engineer jobs.

Software Engineer Jobs in Australia - FAQs

What would I do in software engineer jobs?

Software engineering is a broad field that covers the design, development, testing and maintenance of software programs. Software engineers work closely with project managers and software testers to ensure that software components meet all requirements and function as intended. They also need to have a comprehensive understanding of global supply chains and be able to integrate software applications into these systems.

In addition, people in software engineer jobs must possess strong technical skills and be able to drive high quality outcomes. As the demand for software applications continues to grow, the role of software engineer will become increasingly important in ensuring that these applications meet all business needs.

Are software engineer jobs in Australia in demand?

In today's digital world, it's no surprise that software engineer jobs in Australia are in high demand. As businesses increasingly rely on technology to operate, they need skilled professionals who can develop and maintain the software that keeps everything running smoothly. And that's where software engineers come in. In Australia, demand for software engineering skills is strong and growing. According to a recent report, software development and programming skills are the second-most sought-after qualifications in the country, behind only nursing skills.

What's more, reports found that the ICT industry is one of the fastest-growing industries in Australia, with employment in the sector expected to grow by nearly 20% over the next five years, so there are more jobs on the horizon. With such strong demand for their skills, it's no wonder that software engineers are some of the most sought-after professionals in Australia.

How much do software engineer jobs in Australia earn?

In Australia, the average software engineer salary is $119,687 per year or $61.38 per hour. However, entry-level positions only start at $100,040 per year. The most senior software engineer jobs make up to $168,667 per year.

As you can see, there is a significant difference in pay between entry-level and senior software engineer jobs in Australia. If you want to maximise your earnings potential in this field, it is important to gain as much experience as possible. Additionally, it is also worth considering pursuing higher education in software engineering or computer science, as this can also help to increase your earnings potential.

What is the difference between a software engineer and software developer?

There is often confusion between the terms software engineer and software developer. In general, a software engineer is someone who applies engineering principles to the development of software. This includes tasks such as analysing user needs, designing algorithms, and testing code. In contrast, a software developer is someone who specialises in developing software. The role of software developers can involve coding, debugging, and managing software projects.

While there is some overlap between these two occupations, they tend to require different skill sets. As a result, someone who is good at one may not necessarily be good at the other. When choosing a career in the software industry, it is important to consider which role is a better fit for your skills and interests.

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