Arup Hiring for Assistant Software Developer Job at Melbourne Full Time

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About this role

The buildings’ engineering team require software development support to digitise Arup’s engineering processes and transform the way it works, leveraging automation and data-driven design. We want to deliver new and better outcomes to our clients through the use of advanced software engineering to supplement advanced engineering automation and the development of innovative digital services.

This role provides an opportunity to be exposed to a wide range of activities and technologies in a thriving and highly technical environment. You will be working to develop solutions with the building engineering group in Melbourne that will make a real different to our engineering teams and to the products and services we deliver to our clients and customers.

You will be expected to attend and actively participate in team meetings, group meetings and user forums on a regular basis and to play an active role in Arup’s skills networks and digital transformation initiatives.

This role will work closely with others in the digital development teams in Melbourne and the wider Australasian region, with the wider Digital Technology (Information Technology) Group and with colleagues in business groups and engineering teams.

What will I do?

The graduate will work with other building engineers and programmers to develop tools, products and workflows to enable better design solutions and integration of digital products and systems into the built environment.

• Developing software in appropriate programming languages including C#, Python, etc. Exploring new development techniques and tools that will enhance the performance and/or functionality of the applications.
• Providing a satisfactory standard of program documentation and user documentation.
• Maintaining the integrity and quality of the application code base through: Code reviews, Use of Coding Standards, Version control, Issue tracking, Documentation, and Testing (Manual and Automated)
• Engage with the other Arup developers and Arup developer community.
• Keeping up to date with current methods and seek new methods in the industry. Keeping knowledge current through hands-on experimentation with new technologies; technical reading; seminar, workshop conference attendance and interaction with subject matter experts

What will I bring?

• Demonstrable proficiency in at least one of the following languages: C#, Python, Javascript
• Excellent communication skills. Ability to solve complex problems and openness in sharing your knowledge and thinking with others.
• Strong team working skills with ability to build trusted relationships with people and groups with diverse backgrounds.
• You will be flexible in your approach to problem solving as you understand that there are multiple technical and commercial drivers for software development. You will be creative and inventive in your approach to problem solving
• You will be eager to take on new challenges and look for opportunities to improve current solutions on your own.
• You will possess a natural curiosity for all things technical. You will take responsibility for keeping yourself up to date
• Although a degree in engineering is preferable, it is not a must. The successful candidate will have a passion for built environment and design in its broader context. An interest in sustainable development and using digital technology to facilitate better outcomes is desirable.

Our firm

Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, architects, consultants, and technical specialists, working across every aspect of the built environment.

Founded by Sir Ove Arup, a gifted engineer-philosopher with an original and restless mind, our firm has always had a keen sense of purpose.

We create spaces where everyone feels safe, seen and included and able to perform at their best. We take an approach to flexible working that supports the diversity and well-being of our members.

Are you ready to shape a better world?

Our open roles are waiting for you on the Arup careers page. If you like what you see here, apply today.