Senior Software Developer

Do you want to work for an iconic Western Australian organisation committed to changing lives and making a difference to your community?

For more than 130 years, St John WA has been a cornerstone of support in Western Australia connecting with community through education, training and care.  

As a trusted not-for-profit, the organisation’s unwavering mission is to serve humanity and build resilient communities which we do through a strong team spirit, camaraderie and the collaboration of all team members – paid and volunteers alike - working together to support wellbeing and health for every Western Australian.  

St John WA is powered by team members who have a strong sense of belonging and purpose and combined we are a leader in pre-hospital care and related products with revenue of about $500 million across 17 different services, and a team of 8500 including 3500 paid team members and 5000 volunteer team members.   

Last year, we connected with 1.2 million Western Australians including:  

• 340,000 people through first aid training, education and engagement,  
• 362,000 people who received care close to where they live and work,  
• 410,000 received trusted transport and emergency care when they needed it most.   

A job to be proud of:

As a Senior Software Developer at St John WA, you are responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of software applications within the Frontline Applications Stream. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyse requirements, help architect solutions, and implement scalable and high-performance software.

This is a permanent, full-time position based at our Head Office in Belmont with flexible working arrangements are available.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the design and implementation of complex software solutions, ensuring they meet business requirements and adhere to best practices.
• Proficient in writing complex SQL queries for efficient data manipulation and retrieval, query trouble shooting and optimisation
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects and issues in a timely manner, providing technical support to resolve production problems.
• Implement updates and patches to address security vulnerabilities, improve functionality, and enhance overall system stability.
• Lead discussions on architecture and design decisions, ensuring alignment with project goals and scalability requirements.
• Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to understand business priorities and translate them into technical solutions.
• Utilise expertise in programming languages used to build robust and scalable backend systems.
• Design and implement efficient algorithms and data structures, optimising software performance

What you’ll need:

• 5+ years .NET/C# development experience
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Software Developer, with at least 5 years in a senior or lead role.
• Track record of successfully delivering complex software solutions.
• Experience with agile development methodologies.
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms such as Azure
• Experience with version control systems (Git).
• Solid understanding of web development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and frameworks (Angular, Vue).
• Extensive experience with software development frameworks and tools.

What’s in it for you?

The successful candidate will be offered an interactive and supportive working environment within a positive and professional team along with:

• $550 Health and Wellness reimbursement
• 17.5% leave loading
• Free onsite parking
• Two additional days of annual leave per year
• Access to salary packaging of up to $18,550 on a wide range of expenses, including mortgage or rent, meals and entertainment, holiday accommodation, and everyday living costs – helping you make the most of your take-home pay
• Free emergency ambulance cover
• Free first aid training

Are you ready to change lives?

To apply for this exciting opportunity please select "Apply Now".

Alternatively, if you have any questions please contact Lena Lee on (08) 6235 8850 or via email at Lena.Lee@stjohnwa.com.au

Applications close on Friday 25th April at 6pm.

St John WA is committed to creating an inclusive environment which provides a sense of belonging and enables a welcoming, diverse, capable and connected workforce who represent the community we serve. Our goal is to ensure people feel safe to be themselves.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, nationalities, abilities, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and all other suitable applicants.

Please note that St John will not accept recruitment agency applications for this position.

St John reserves the right to select a shortlist from the applications received. The selection process employed will be at the discretion of St John