Senior Application Developer

Job Description

At BAE Systems Australia

• Do interesting work that MATTERS
• ENJOY what you do
• GROW your career
• Be YOU

We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world’s most innovative and groundbreaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

About the OPPORTUNITY

We have a great opportunity for a Senior Application Developer to join our Hunter Class Program based at Adelaide – SA, reporting to the Web Applications Lead.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and/ or hybrid working. This role can also be based in Melbourne, Sydney, Cairns or Perth.

As an Application Developer, you will be responsible for assisting in the technical lifecycle of systems developed within the IT environment. Systems may relate to new capability development, software applications or infrastructure services that are managed to provide a cost-effective solution to the business or customer.

Key responsibilities include:

• Exposure to error management and debugging techniques using SQL/Developer integration, and consumption of web services using APEX declarative framework.
• Create database applications for both desktop and mobile interfaces. Add various components like new pages, reports regions, items and other components required to enhance an application.
• Must have worked with Oracle RDBMS; should be comfortable with SQL, PL/SQL, and developing various database objects like Triggers, Stored procedures, Functions, Sequences, Views etc.
• IM&T and the wider Hunter Class Frigate programme team will be operating as ‘One Team’ across multiple time zones. Due to this it will be expected that team members will adopt a ‘Smart Working’ approach by being flexible with their start and finish times to maintain a work life balance. Frequent early morning meetings (UK) and evening meetings (AU) will be required to ensure we are aligned.
• Hunter Class Frigate programme mobilisation is a multiyear programme with hard deadlines, and ability to work under pressure and maintain the quality of deliverables managing competing and inflexible deadlines may be required from time to time.
• IM&T will be required to provide solutions to a diverse range of areas in an evolving environment – working with uncertainty on a regular basis and ability to handle risk, rising to challenges whilst remaining outcome focussed is desirable

About YOU

• Experience in a customer facing role such as helpdesk or consulting is considered desirable
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear and affective manner with stakeholders at all levels
• Proven expertise in Oracle Application Express
• Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain Baseline Clearance

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don’t tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don’t meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

About US

You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia’s largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families. We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.

To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au

Clearances

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances. Further information regarding security clearances.