Graduate Software Engineer

About Us

aXcelerate is a leading SaaS provider, with our Student and Learning Management System powering millions of learners' course and competency records nationwide. As an industry leader, we’re on an exciting growth journey, transforming the way training providers and employers manage and support their learners.

Recognised as a Great Place to Work for two years running, we have a culture where people feel valued and supported to thrive. With ambitious growth plans and countless opportunities to develop your career, there’s never been a better time to join our team and help us shape the future of education technology.

The opportunity

We're looking for passionate Graduate Software Engineers to join our dynamic engineering team, where you’ll have the opportunity to work on both front-end and back-end technologies or even explore mobile app development. As a Graduate Software Engineer you'll learn, grow, and work on cutting-edge projects. This is the perfect opportunity to build your skills, gain hands-on experience, and take your first step towards an exciting tech career!

As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with talented Product and Design teams to create cutting-edge products. This is a permanent position with excellent growth potential, offering the opportunity to progress to mid-level and senior roles. Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality, secure code in accordance with our standards
• Document code consistently throughout the development process
• Proactively bring issues and problems to the attention of the team and generating, proposing and implementing innovative solutions to solve them
  
  

About You

• Relevant tertiary qualification(s) in Computer Science / IT
• Experience with any of the below technologies looked upon favourably:
• TypeScript / JavaScript
• React / React Native
• Node.js
• SQL (MSSQL, MySQL or other developer DBMS experience)
• Serverless / AWS basic architecture and experience for Software Engineering
• Passionate about all things software development and AI
• Understanding of version control tools such as GIT
• Experience creating software or undertaking projects in a team environment
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to learn
  

Ideal candidates will also bring

• A portfolio or github with projects you’ve contributed to
• Understanding of the software development life cycle
• Familiarity with issue tracking tools such as Jira would also be a plus
• Experience working and collaborating with Product Designers or UX/UI Designers
• Experience working from design tools such as Figma
  
  

What We Offer

• A central location, close to public transport, cafes and shops, with free on-site parking available.
• A vibrant, supportive and team-oriented culture, with regular team activities and social events.
• Coaching and learning support for our junior members of staff.
• A focus on professional development and learning, with access to our LMS, external and internal training opportunities and your own personal annual PD budget.
• Access for you and your family to an Employee Assistance Program and resources.
• Cashback offers and discounts on popular brands through our Employment Hero app.
• Opportunities for career development with well-defined career pathways across the business.
• Proud members of Women in Technology with access to networking events, professional development opportunities and resources.
  
  

How To Apply

Please submit your most recent resume and feel free to include links to any personal projects or assignments that showcase your skills.

We're looking for individuals who resonate with our values - H.E.A.R.T.: Honesty, Empathy, Acceptance, Respect, and Trust, whilst also bringing a unique perspective to their work.

We are committed to promoting diversity in the workplace and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please let us know by emailing [email protected]