Software Engineer

About Datacom
With over 6,200 people, and centre's of technical excellence spread across Australasia, Datacom is committed to developing and growing its capability across Asia. Founded in 1965 in New Zealand, and with over 2 decades of operating in Malaysia and the Philippines, Datacom has experienced expediential growth. Through all this, Datacom has maintained high levels of profitability with a track record of delivering innovative, cost effective digital and technology solutions, all delivered by dynamic teams spread across various locations. Our people are the best in their fields – smart, passionate, and dedicated to providing exceptional IT services to our customers. This makes for a rewarding and fast-paced place to work.

Our Why 
Datacom works with organisations and communities across Australia and New Zealand to make a difference in people's lives and help organisations use the power of tech to innovate and grow. 

About the Role (your why)  

The Software Engineer is responsible for applying effective analysis, design, programming, and testing skills to produce software systems, with a strong emphasis on integrating AI and Automation.

This role involves contributing to the technical direction of projects while also ensuring the smooth operation of our current system through proactive support and leveraging automation.

Our ideal candidate is adaptable and excels at managing priorities effectively in a dynamic environment.

What you'll do   

• Solid technical background and experience with C#, .NET Framework & .NET Core, and SQL Server
• Support and troubleshoot production systems, using AI tools to reduce manual effort
• Apply AI/ML tools to enhance development workflows—automating testing, code generation, and support tasks
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve systems through automation and performance tuning
• Analyse project and software requirements and deliver high-quality code aligned with company standards
• Experienced in JavaScript, TypeScript, and modern web frameworks such as Blazor, ReactJS, or AngularJS
• Work in agile environments and contribute to sprint planning, retrospectives, and delivery
• Challenge existing engineering, product, and delivery practices and propose better ways of working

What you'll bring  

• 3+ years' experience working on IT projects across multiple phases of the SDLC.
• Recent C# .NET experience and at least 3 years development experience in . Net
• Strong understanding in software architecture, design patterns, SOLID principles and object-oriented programming
• You will be confident in developing and mentoring in C#.
• Knowledge of software configuration management using tools such as Git.
• Familiarity with service-oriented frameworks.
• Understand AI/ML concepts and demonstrate experience applying AI tools or techniques to generate code, drive test generation, code reviews and optimise SDLC workflows.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to identify and propose innovative solutions, including Automation and AI, to improve efficiency and reduce support workload.
• Good business experience and understanding across several industries helping reshape parts of business to achieve agreed outcomes.
• Ability to implement complex features and unit tests and fix complex bugs.
• Ability to lead more junior developers and provide guidance on best practices, design patterns. Leadership or pair programming experience is a bonus.
• Excellent communication skills, with a strong focus on helping create cohesive, collaborative and productive virtual teams.
• Good conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to quickly learn and pick up new technologies.
• Team player, who enjoys working collaboratively.
• Ability to anticipate and proactively handle issues.
• Ability to personally manage tasks and follow through.
• Experience with public cloud technologies, specifically Microsoft Azure.

Our office is at BGC Taguig and we have hybrid work setup(Twice a week) and a flexible work schedule and we promote Work-Life balance, and an APAC focus means no graveyard shifts

We also provide exciting perks such as spotter fees, HMO with Free 4 Dependents, Leave credits, Performance bonuses, and a work-life balance environment

Why join us here at Datacom? 

Datacom is one of Australia and New Zealand's largest suppliers of Information Technology professional services. We have managed to maintain a dynamic, agile, small business feel that is often diluted in larger organisations of our size. It's our people that give Datacom its unique culture and energy that you can feel from the moment you meet with us. 

We care about our people and provide a range of perks such as social events, chill-out spaces, and professional development courses to name a few. You'll have the opportunity to learn, develop your career, connect and bring your true self to work. You will be recognised and valued for your contributions and be able to do your work in a collegial, flat-structured environment. 

We operate at the forefront of technology to help Australia and New Zealand's largest enterprise organisations explore possibilities and solve their greatest challenges, so you will never run out of interesting new challenges and opportunities.