Software Developer

About the role

Fortescue is seeking a Software Developer to join its Green Systems Development Team in Perth. You will build cloud‑based applications that support decarbonisation initiatives across energy operations, planning, green power and mobility.

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop full‑stack software solutions for integrated energy balance modelling, geospatial asset tracking, forecasting and data analysis.
• Maintain application functionality and backend APIs, ensuring security, robustness and test coverage.
• Translate user stories into technical tasks, estimates and deliverables within an agile team.
• Produce clear technical documentation, including design decisions, specifications, release notes and support handovers.

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience developing custom software, including full‑stack applications and backend APIs.
• Strong Python skills and experience with JavaScript or TypeScript, HTML/CSS and a modern framework such as Angular, Vue or React.
• Experience with AWS, relational databases, SQL, Git/GitHub and agile development practices.
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent experience.

Required skills

• Python
• JavaScript / TypeScript
• HTML, CSS
• Angular, Vue, React
• AWS services
• PostgreSQL, TimescaleDB, Snowflake
• SQL
• Git / GitHub
• Agile development
• Object‑oriented programming
• Secure software practices
• CI/CD, DevOps, testing
• Infrastructure as code (Terraform)
• Docker
• Jira