Senior Software Engineer

Sydney, AU
Software Engineering & Development
Full-Time

Role introduction

About HSO

HSO is a leading global business transformation partner, specialising in Microsoft cloud-based business applications, data and analytics, and digital innovation. We work with organisations across a wide range of industries to design, implement and support technology solutions that enable smarter decision‑making, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth.

With deep industry expertise and strong cloud architecture capability, our teams deliver end‑to‑end solutions that help customers maximise the value of their Microsoft investments.


The Role

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will deliver innovative, scalable, and reliable data and software solutions that support clients on their digital transformation journey. You will play a key role in shaping solution design, leading delivery, mentoring others, and working directly with customers to solve complex business problems using modern cloud technologies.

This role combines hands‑on technical delivery with leadership, architecture, and client engagement responsibilities.


Key Focus Areas

In this role, you will:

  • Lead the design, implementation, testing, support, and maintenance of software solutions
  • Stay across emerging and established technologies, sharing knowledge to ensure the right tools and approaches are applied to each solution
  • Combine a variety of technologies and apply existing knowledge to new and complex problems
  • Work directly with customers to identify opportunities, define enhancements, and align solutions to business needs

Key Responsibilities

  • Work directly with customers to scope, design, and deliver maintainable, well‑tested solutions, leveraging cloud technologies wherever possible
  • Lead and manage software projects end‑to‑end, working independently and/or leading delivery teams to meet project outcomes
  • Provide high‑quality technical support to clients for common and complex software issues, while identifying opportunities for improvement
  • Lead solution design and apply appropriate software architecture patterns
  • Identify and resolve technical and architectural issues across projects
  • Demonstrate and promote HSO values and behaviours in all interactions
  • Foster a positive, high‑performance culture, leading by example and supporting others to do the same
  • Proactively research, learn, and apply emerging technologies, building shared capability across the team
  • Continuously improve software development lifecycles using best practices and a DevOps mindset
  • Produce clear, accurate, and appropriate technical documentation
  • Deliver client workshops to upskill teams and support the adoption of new technologies, while identifying opportunities to improve workshop design and delivery
  • Contribute to best practice and continuous improvement across HSO
  • Act as a technical leader and coach, supporting team members to achieve project, customer, and personal development goals
  • Proactively identify risks and issues, proposing solutions and mitigations throughout the delivery lifecycle
  • Understand and implement solutions beyond software engineering that interact with developed systems
  • Maintain professionalism and make sound decisions in high‑pressure or ambiguous situations
  • Undertake other technical duties as required

Key Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Ideally 5+ years’ experience developing production‑grade software solutions
  • A degree in Information Technology or a related field
  • Broad experience across modern cloud technologies and platforms
  • Strong experience with source control, testing frameworks, and development methodologies
  • Proven experience leading projects and technical teams end‑to‑end
  • The ability to clearly explain complex technical architectures to non‑technical stakeholders
  • Strong judgement around when issues need to be communicated or escalated
  • A proactive approach to learning and applying new technologies, and sharing knowledge with others
  • Excellent organisational and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
  • High emotional intelligence and the ability to work effectively with diverse clients and stakeholders
  • Experience scoping solutions and providing clear, practical recommendations to customers
  • A strong understanding of modern development lifecycles and DevOps practices
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills, with confidence facilitating workshops and navigating complex client interactions
  • A solid understanding of local privacy obligations and the ability to identify and mitigate security risks

Other Information

This role may require domestic and international travel from time to time.

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Why work at HSO?

At HSO we take pride in being large enough to serve, but small enough to care. We are uniquely positioned to empower you to transform your career without compromising your life and we take pride in investing as much in our people as we do in our clients.

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    Collaborative

    At HSO we enjoy a culture of collaboration and support and a collaborative hybrid working model where we team flexibly with purpose at the heart of our working arrangements. We use teamwork not just to meet challenges, but to also promote one another’s success.

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    Ever-Evolving

    We believe strongly in our values of always learning, always evolving and not standing still. HSO is dedicated to the ongoing professional development of people starting with the training and certification of our early career starters through to supporting senior experienced professionals.

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    Value Driven

    Our values and culture are attractive to people who want to work with value-driven teams around the world. Collaborating with colleagues and clients who are experts in their field provides an exceptional opportunity in your career to be continuously upskilling and expanding your knowledge and talent for accelerated learning and career progression.

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    Entrepreneurial

    At HSO we transform the way in which people work and how businesses operate to get results for our clients. This takes exceptional cutting-edge technology, knowledge, talent, determination and entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture and values support entrepreneurial mindsets and attitudes where your voice will always be heard.