Senior Software Developer

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Fortescue’s Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people.

Roster: Monday to Friday

Senior Software Developer – Green Systems Projects | Fortescue | Perth

Make your code count. Help us reach real zero by 2030.

We're on a mission to decarbonise by 2030 — and we’re building the tech to make it happen.

Fortescue is looking for a Senior Software Developer to join our Green Systems Development Team and help deliver custom, cloud-based applications from the ground up.

This is more than just a development role — it’s a chance to build high-impact software that drives smarter energy decisions across all planning horizons, forecasting, geospatial tracking, and more. You'll play a key part in building scalable solutions that support our real zero by 2030 goal.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing and building greenfield cloud-based applications with real-world impact.
• Contributing to architectural decisions and development best practices.
• Collaborating with engineers, data scientists, and planners across Fortescue’s Green teams.
• Driving software quality through testing, CI/CD, and documentation.
• Owning the full SDLC — from concept to deployment.
  
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• 7+ years of experience in software development, preferably in full-stack roles.
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar
• AWS certifications are a bonus
• Proven experience building cloud-native, data-intensive applications.
• Solid grasp of CI/CD, DevOps, and agile methodologies.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Passion for innovation, problem-solving, and sustainability.
• Experience in mining or energy (preferred)
  
  
  

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.