Software Engineer
Wacol, QLD, AU, 4076
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
Volvo Group has been in Australia since 1972 and has a strong track record of helping our customers succeed in their respective industries. Volvo Group Australia manages the manufacturing, distribution and operation of well-known brands such as Volvo Trucks, Mack Trucks, UD Trucks, Volvo Bus, Volvo Penta, Volvo Construction Equipment and Volvo Financial Services.
What you will do
The Software Engineer role will work within the Volvo Group Digital & IT team, responsible for developing, delivering and maintaining a portfolio of applications, whilst ensuring application reliability and security.
Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
• Maintaining and improving existing .NET, C#, Blazor web applications
• Taking ownership of end-to-end delivery of new applications and features, including requirements gathering, database design, coding, testing, deployment, and support
• Designing, implementing, and optimising SQL Server databases
• Participating in Agile meetings (stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives)
• Planning and coordinating small projects and activities, including reporting on progress and risks
• Documenting technical designs and solutions, as well as preparing training or support materials
• Ensuring coding standards, best practices, and securing development guidelines are followed
• Participating in workshops and stakeholder meetings to capture requirements.
Your future team
Reporting to the Data and Digital Solutions Manager, you will work alongside a team of 8, made up of Data and Process Analysts and Masterdata & Systems Support Specialists. Your team forms part of the greater Digital & IT group of 33 employees. The Digital and IT business unit are a group of personable and collaborative individuals who work well across the various departments and are always happy to lend support where it is needed. You will be based full time at our Wacol Head Office.
Who are you?
To ensure success in taking on this role, ideally you will bring:
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent commercial experience
• Proficiency in a modern web stack including HTML, CSS, .NET, C#, JavaScript, and Blazor
• Experience with Microsoft Azure Devops Pipelines, Boards and User stories
• Experience with GIT for source code version control and branching
• Strong experience with SQL Server, including database design, implementation, and performance optimisation
• Hands-on experience delivering applications end-to-end, either independently or as part of a small team
• A strong understanding of modern security practices and data protection principles
• Experience working in Agile environments with sprint-based delivery cycles
• Business analysis skills, including requirements gathering, process mapping, and stakeholder engagement.
What’s in it for you?
We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:
• A company bonus of up to 10%
• Modern offices with on-site parking and a café
• Avoid the CBD traffic with our Wacol location
• End of trip facilities if you walk from public transport or ride to work
• Working with a company who are committed to safety in the workplace and ensuring our employees have appropriate work / life balance
• Working in a supportive and inclusive team environment
• Opportunity to purchase an extra week of annual leave
• Generous parental leave policy
• Opportunities to continue to advance your career locally and internationally
• Being part of one of the few automotive companies who continue to manufacture in Australia.
Ready for the next move?
If you want to make a real impact in your career, the transportation business is where you want to be. We look forward to meeting you.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo appropriate background and reference checks.
Volvo Group Australia are proud of our inclusive work environment which promotes a supportive energy and encourages individual growth to create strong teams. We are committed to building a workforce which reflects the exceptionally diverse customers we serve and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to your recruitment process.
We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.
Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
Group Digital & IT is the hub for digital development within Volvo Group. Imagine yourself working with cutting-edge technologies in a global team, represented in more than 30 countries. We are dedicated to leading the way of tomorrow’s transport solutions, guided by a strong customer mindset and high level of curiosity, both as individuals and as a team. Here, you will thrive in your career in an environment where your voice is heard and your ideas matter.