Software Engineer – Innovation

Breadcrumb

Software Engineer developing solutions in the Innovation Hub at Breadcrumb, enhancing construction technology with .NET and React. Collaborate on prototypes and oversee full SDLC processes.

Posted 5/18/2026full-timeMelbourne • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud.NETReactSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyse and design complex software systems, APIs, and data models that span internal architectures and third-party integrations, ensuring alignment with organisational requirements.
Formulate technical specifications and make critical architectural decisions in ambiguous problem spaces, balancing rapid experimentation with the rigorous discipline required for production-grade software.
Apply emerging technologies, including AI/Large Language Models (LLMs) and automation tooling, to enhance system capabilities and deliver measurable value within the product ecosystem.
Lead the end-to-end Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), rapidly designing and building high-fidelity prototypes to validate product hypotheses with customers before scaling to production.
Develop and maintain robust applications across web, mobile, and desktop platforms using .NET (C#) and React, contributing directly to the core "Breadcrumb" product suite.
Oversee the evolution of prototypes, performing critical refactoring, system hardening, and seamless integration into core enterprise environments.
Uphold and champion engineering excellence by implementing comprehensive testing strategies, including unit, integration, and regression testing, within Continuous Integration (CI) pipelines.
Conduct rigorous code reviews and technical documentation to ensure software meets high standards of security, maintainability, and efficiency.
Diagnose and resolve complex performance, stability, and integration bottlenecks as innovative solutions graduate from pilot phases into live production environments.
Contribute to broader engineering strategy and architectural discussions, providing technical guidance and mentoring junior developers to foster a culture of continuous learning and technical growth.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience in the full SDLC, specifically using .NET (C#) and React to build enterprise-grade applications.
A track record of making sound architectural decisions in ambiguous environments, balancing innovation with engineering rigour.
Strong understanding of APIs, data modelling, databases, and cloud platforms.
Strong focus on delivering real customer value over adopting technology for its own sake.
Collaborative mindset with strong written and verbal communication.
Genuine curiosity for applying emerging tech (AI/LLMs).
A tertiary degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related ICT field.
Experience with AI/LLMs, data pipelines, or event-driven systems (Advantageous)
Background in startup or scale-up environments (Advantageous)
Multi-platform delivery experience (web, mobile, desktop) (Advantageous)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid flexibility out of Melbourne, with genuine support for professional growth and wellbeing, including mental health days and professional development funding.

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Hard Skills & Tools

.NETC#ReactAPIsdata modelingdatabasescloud platformsContinuous Integrationunit testingintegration testing

Soft Skills

collaborative mindsetwritten communicationverbal communicationcuriositymentoringproblem-solvingarchitectural decision-makingcustomer value focustechnical guidancecontinuous learning

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Software EngineeringBachelor's degree in ICT