Senior Software Developer

Job no: 498126

Work type: Maximum Term Full Time

Location: Hobart

Categories: Information Technology, Commercial Operations

About the role

We are an embedded software development team within spot trading. As a Senior Software Developer, you will play a key role within a cross-functional scrum team to develop and support critical software to allow us to thrive in the National Electricity Market. This will include leading the improvement of our build and release automation.

This is an 18-month, fixed-term position.

Salary range $145,808 – $169,024 plus super

Benefits

Competitive compensation including electricity discount

Flexible working options available – tailored to suit your lifestyle and your team’s needs

Career development opportunities including growth supported by Learning & Development Programs, Internal Mobility and LinkedIn Learning

Access to generous salary sacrifice packaging

A strong focus on wellbeing, development and career growth

Key responsibilities

Develop and support application software lifecycle

Maintain and continuously improve standards, tool definitions and practices

Maintain system and software integrity

Investigate application software performance to detect errors and apply testing procedures/methodologies

More information can be found in the attached Position Description: PD - S&C - Senior Software Developer - June 2026 .pdf

Skills & experience

Experience implementing build and release pipelines (both classic and yaml) using Azure DevOps Server (or GitHub)

Experience upgrading and configuring Azure DevOps Server

Experience in full stack .NET (C#) development (client, server, database)

Deep solution ownership, including solution design, clean coding, refactoring, automated testing

Strong abilities to work autonomously and problem-solve

A proactive and self-aware approach alongside strong stakeholder engagement skills

Even if you don’t meet these criteria 100%, we still want to hear from you!

About the team

We are a scrum team that supports the software that we build. We love low-stress, regular deployments, and we value continuous refinement of how we work.

About the company

Hydro Tasmania has been powering Tasmania for over 100 years and is now Australia’s largest renewable energy generator. We operate 30 hydropower stations and major dams that deliver clean, reliable energy across the State.

Our story is built on engineering expertise, innovation and strong community connection. Over decades, we’ve expanded and modernised our hydropower system to meet Tasmania’s growing energy needs and support a cleaner, more resilient energy future.

Our people are central to everything we do. We’re committed to an inclusive, flexible and equitable workplace, welcoming applications from all members of the community. Flexible working options are available for every role, and our recruitment is merit‑based to ensure fairness and diversity.

Explore careers with us at www.hydro.com.au/careers

Questions and next steps

Please attach your resume outlining what skills and experience you will bring to the position. Applications close Monday 3rd August @ 9am and we may engage with suitable candidates as soon we have reviewed their applications.

Hydro Tasmania is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or accommodation during any stage of the process, please let us know. For more information, or to discuss your needs confidentially, reach out to recruitment@hydro.com.au. Please note we do not accept applications via email.

Recruitment agencies: we respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

Advertised: 13 Jul 2026 Tasmania Standard Time

Applications close: 03 Aug 2026 Tasmania Standard Time