Why Ocean Software?

For over 30 years, Ocean Software has been a trusted partner of defence forces and aviation organisations worldwide, delivering cutting-edge solutions that enhance training, streamline operations, and improve readiness. We exist to support the people behind critical missions - those who protect lives, ensure safety, and strive for excellence - by providing the tools they need to succeed. Because when every individual is prepared, and every operation runs smoothly, missions succeed, lives are safeguarded, and communities thrive.

Position Purpose

To provide high level development output to meet user requirements; whilst displaying an understanding of the software development lifecycle and experienced with associated methodologies.

Software Development Responsibilities

• Design and develop solutions to meet the needs of Users
• Develop functional and technical design specifications that meet stakeholder requirements
• Liaise with business analysts and system architects to ensure integrity of design
• Ensuring scrum team adherence to development standards and practices
• Assist team lead with development estimation and planning
• Investigate and analyse software related issues
• Develop and contribute to technical procedures and standards
• Providing technical analysis and diagnosis services for our customers
• Mentor and develop skills of other developers within the scrum team

General

• Comply with Ocean’s Code of Conduct and embrace and exhibit our Company Values:
• Conform to Ocean's Health & Safety, Quality Policies, Procedures, and Work Instructions
• Positively influence and collaborate with internal colleagues to meet customer needs
• Continuously strive to identify and support product and process improvements, quality and team efficiency, including facilitating quality discussions
• Various ad-hoc administration duties as required

What you Bring

• 5-10 years in a developer/analyst programmer role
• Bachelor in IT or Computer Science or equivalent
• Proven experience in developing and designing new software components and solutions
• Proven experience in mentoring others
• A complete understanding of the agile scrum software development lifecycle
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Excellent skills designing and implementing applications using different technologies.

Front End Technologies:

• React
• Redux
• React Forms
• React Query
• TypeScript
• Axios
• Webpack, Vite
• MUI
• PIXI
• Frontend test frameworks such as Jest, Puppeteer & Cucumber
• Strong knowledge of Git and different Git workflows
• Strong knowledge of Azure DevOps or equivalent
• Excellent written and communication skills
• A background or understanding of aviation and/or military environment is desirable
• Australian citizen (Able to achieve Australian Defence Security Clearance)

What’s in it for You?

• Join a respected, Australian-owned defence software company with a global impact.
• Work with cutting-edge technology that helps shape the future of defence and aviation training and operations.
• Be part of a collaborative, high-performing team dedicated to supporting the world’s defence forces.

Ready to Make an Impact?

This is your chance to join an innovative company that plays a vital role in defence force readiness worldwide. Apply now and be part of something bigger!

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this position. We are not accepting unsolicited resumes or services from recruitment agencies at this time.