Software Engineering Jobs in Australia
There are 1,374 open Software Engineering jobs in Australia on freehire right now. 453 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are cloud, api and ai.
Salary
| Currency | Period | 25th | Median | 75th | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUD | year | A$133,748 | A$157,501 | A$195,000 | 31 |
| USD | year | $113,450 | $140,650 | $167,500 | 30 |
From postings that disclose pay. Currencies are counted separately, never converted.
Most requested skills
- cloud 28%
- api 28%
- ai 25%
- python 20%
- ci-cd 20%
- aws 18%
- agile 17%
- java 16%
How the work is done
- Hybrid 234 · 17%
- Onsite 125 · 9%
- Remote 64 · 5%
Visa sponsorship offered in 42% of the 153 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 443
- Staff 98
- Principal 77
- Lead 50
- Intern 34
- Junior 23
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 214
- 501-1000 employees 99
- 51-200 employees 46
- 11-50 employees 23
- 201-500 employees 8
- 1-10 employees 2
Senior Software Engineer (Java/Next)
Build and maintain scalable backend services in Java/Spring Boot, deploy with Docker/Kubernetes on AWS, and integrate event-driven systems with Kafka.
Principal Software Engineer: AI-Driven Cloud & Data
Lead a cloud-based service domain with reusable APIs, data products, and event-driven capabilities for credit decisioning at CommBank, guiding engineers in Sydney and Bengaluru while championing GenAI-enabled tooling and legacy modernisation.
Senior Software Engineer - Data Pipelines & Cloud (Hybrid)
The Senior Software Engineer will design and maintain data solutions for the mortgage lifecycle, focusing on ETL pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and modernizing systems using serverless and CI/CD practices.
Software Developer
The Software Developer will design, develop, and maintain customizations and integrations for the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations platform. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders to support and enhance business-critical enterprise applications.
C++ Software Engineer – Critical Engineering
Senior C++ engineer builds and maintains low-latency, high-throughput systems that power Optiver’s global trading platform, working hands-on with distributed services, real-time risk controls, and trade-lifecycle infrastructure.
Software Engineer – Critical Engineering
Builds and maintains low-latency, high-throughput C++ systems that power Optiver’s trading platform, including risk controls and trade-lifecycle infrastructure, while ensuring reliability and performance under global financial market demands.
Software Engineer
Sidekicker is seeking a Software Engineer to build and maintain features for their online staffing platform using Node.js and PHP. The role involves working in a cross-functional team to ship reliable code while contributing to engineering practices and system maintainability.
.Net Developer
Akkodis is seeking a .NET Developer to join a large-scale digital transformation program in Perth. The role involves designing, building, and deploying scalable enterprise applications and integrations using .NET, Microsoft Azure, and CI/CD pipelines within an Agile environment.
Python Developer
This role is for a Python/Django developer to work on a 12-month contract for a non-profit organization, building and maintaining web applications in a hybrid environment. The position focuses on developing digital products that provide social impact using open-source technologies.
PHP Developer
This role is for a PHP/Laravel developer to work on a 12-month contract building web applications and digital products for a not-for-profit organization. The developer will participate in the full development lifecycle within an Agile team using technologies like PHP, Laravel, PostgreSQL, and Docker.
Software Engineer - AI
Internal Software Engineer responsible for developing and managing AI systems, automating workflows, and maintaining business systems for a Perth-based recruitment firm.
Senior Software Engineer
Build and maintain full-stack financial software using C#.NET, Angular, microservices, and Azure to power Australia's wealth management platform.