Senior Software Engineer

About the role:

As part of the Product Originations Team you will be responsible for the identification, development and implementation of software solutions to support the business. Utilising defined Development Frameworks, you will work in the areas of analysis, design and development of internal applications.

The team is responsible for how technology interacts with and impacts our customers and staff. We provide insight and expertise to our colleagues in 'Technology & Transformation and across the organisation.

This role is offered as a 12 month Fixed Term Contract with potential to extend or permanency,

Typical Responsibilities Will Include

• Design and develop secure, reliable software solutions
• Translate requirements into technical solutions in collaboration with stakeholders
• Support planning, estimation, and delivery of projects on time
• Build and maintain integrations with internal and third-party systems
• Identify and resolve performance and technical issues
• Develop, test, review, and maintain applications following SDLC standards
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, source control, and configuration management
• Maintain documentation and provide application support and troubleshooting
• Identify risks and recommend mitigation actions
• Promote a safe, compliant, and collaborative working environment

You are highly adept in collaborating with your team and technology representatives to bring out the best in the internally developed applications. You will be intimately familiar with what the applications can do and deliver business value by automating complex processes and ensuring the applications are clean and efficient. You are the “go to” expert for the internally developed applications from both a functionality and technical perspective.

Knowledge And Experience

• Extensive Software language knowledge (Server Side, Front End or DevOps)
• Competent in use, support, and development of software applications across various platforms including programming languages Java.
• Financial services & payment’s expertise in NPP will be highly regarded.
• Strong knowledge about Software Development Life Cycle, development, test/deployment automation
• Strong understanding of API design and development

People First Bank – our new brand – says exactly what we’re all about: people. We're committed to supporting and growing our team and creating an outstanding work environment.

You’ll have access to financial and lifestyle benefits to support your success and individuality:

• Flexibility and hybrid working arrangements.
• Enhance your salary with discounts on banking, health insurance, and shopping across Australia.
• Advance your career with training, study support, and project opportunities.
• Competitive leave benefits that empower employees to take time for themselves and loved ones.
• Wellbeing support with our Employee Assistance Program, wellbeing leave, mental health app, and mental health ambassadors’ program .
• Make a difference with paid volunteering, Workplace Giving, and diverse community initiatives.
• Be recognised for your contributions through our peer-driven recognition program.

In March 2023, People’s Choice and Heritage Bank merged to form Heritage and People’s Choice Limited - Australia's leading mutual bank. We are now on an exciting journey to bring together our products, services, and technology under a single brand - People First Bank.

We have over 700,000 customers and 1,900 employees, with dual head offices in Adelaide and Toowoomba, an Australian-based contract centre and branches across five states.

With a vision ‘To deliver positive change through banking’, People First Bank serves customers and contributes to the community, while offering an inclusive, flexible work environment. We’re big enough to make an impact; but agile enough to influence and do interesting work.

Apply Online Now

If this sounds like you, this could be the next step in your career. Click 'Apply' now and submit your application, including a cover letter and current resume by 12 th July 2026.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and support candidate requests for adjustments to enable everyone to equitably participate in our selection process.