Software Engineer

Location: Darwin, NT

Employment Type: Full-time, ongoing

Salary: $79,500 to $100,000 plus superannuation

Hours: 38 hours per week

About Us

Skills and Hands NT Pty Ltd is a Northern Territory-based consultancy focused on workforce planning, talent engagement, and sustainable staffing strategies. We work alongside local businesses to support the development of strong, reliable teams through tailored pathways that align with their long-term goals. Our role is to facilitate practical workforce solutions that help employers attract and retain skilled talent—contributing to the resilience and continuity of operations across the Territory.

About the Employer:

The business (ABN 47 657 814 849) is an Australian healthcare recruitment and technology business connecting doctors and nurses with flexible locum opportunities across Australia. Our platform supports job matching, credential management, placements and related recruitment processes.

They are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to design, develop and maintain the software systems supporting our healthcare recruitment platform.

Key Responsibilities

- Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable web-based applications using TypeScript, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Firebase, and Gulp.

- Build and maintain custom APIs while integrating third-party platforms and healthcare systems, including OpenAI API, Algolia (for fast search), SerpAPI, EVO VMS (Healthcare System), Xero, Twilio (SMS/Voice), Slack API, Gmail API, Meta Conversions API (CAPI), Instagram Graph API and Mailtrap.

- Apply test-driven development throughout the software lifecycle and develop automated unit, integration and end-to-end tests using Jest, the Firebase emulator suite and Cypress.

- Implement and maintain Instagram Webhooks to process real-time event notifications, messaging triggers, and interaction updates.

- Investigate and resolve software defects, system errors and performance issues.

- Analyse business and operational requirements from internal administrators and stakeholders, translating them into technical requirements and maintainable software solutions.

- Participate in software architecture, code reviews and technical planning.

- Maintain technical documentation and development standards.

- Support system security, data privacy, reliability and platform performance.

- Collaborate with product, recruitment and business teams to improve the user experience.

- Assist with software releases, monitoring and ongoing platform improvement.

Skills and Experience

- Relevant bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science, information technology or a related discipline.

- At least 1 year of relevant professional software development experience.

- Hands-on experience or working familiarity with healthcare recruitment processes, hospital workforce structures, hierarchy (e.g., consultants, registrars, nurse unit managers), and clinical terminology to translate role-specific skills and credentialing needs into technical solutions.

- Strong knowledge of modern programming languages, frameworks and development practices.

- Experience developing web applications, APIs and database-driven systems.

- Understanding of cloud computing, software security and version control.

- Experience with automated testing, deployment and monitoring tools.

- Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

How to Apply:

We are looking for Software Engineer to join us and help build, improve and maintain the technology that powers our healthcare recruitment platform.

To apply, submit the following:

Resume outlining your work experience and references.

A short cover letter (max. 300 words) explaining:

Why you are applying for this position; and

An example of when you showed excellent service, initiative, or teamwork (use the STAR method: Situation, Task, Action, Result).

A Written Response (max. 600 words) describing how your skills and experience align with the responsibilities of the role you are applying for. Please structure your example(s) using the STAR method.

* Only complete applications that address all three components will be considered. Incomplete or generic submissions will not be shortlisted.

If you are interested in joining an Australian healthcare recruitment and technology business connecting doctors and nurses with flexible locum opportunities across Australia, we look forward to receiving your application.

Apply online only. Walk-in or telephone enquiries regarding this vacancy will not be accepted.

Applications close: 11 September 2026