Join the change. Electrify your future!
We've been proudly Aussie since 1837, always finding new ways to innovate in energy and essential services. Now, we're moving towards a sustainable future through electrification and investing in renewable energy—and we’d like you to join us. Whether you're on-site, in the office, or somewhere in between, you'll find opportunities to grow your career here. You'll work with a team that's passionate about powering Australian lives, in a culture that values inclusivity, respect, and learning. Help us create a cleaner energy future, and we’ll back you every step of the way as you build your career.
Join the change. Electrify your future.
About the role
About the role
Join AGL’s Digital Onyx team, responsible for customer identity and authentication experiences, including AUTH0 login flows. As a Staff Software Engineer, you will act as a senior technical leader—designing and delivering scalable digital solutions while mentoring engineers and shaping best practice across the team.
This role is key to driving high-quality, customer-focused outcomes across digital platforms, working in a cross-functional agile environment.
This is a 2-year fixed term contract role ending July 2028
What you’ll do
Lead design, development and delivery of scalable digital solutions across the tech stack
Build and optimise microservices and cloud-native architectures (Azure)
Design and implement authentication and identity solutions (incl. AUTH0)
Develop and deploy RAG pipelines, vector databases, and AI-driven solutions
Drive engineering best practice (testing, CI/CD, quality, design patterns)
Partner with Product, Architecture, and business stakeholders to solve complex problems
Mentor engineers and uplift team capability
Champion continuous improvement across technology and ways of working
What you’ll bring
Strong experience building scalable microservices and cloud-based solutions (Azure preferred)
Expertise in modern engineering stacks (C#, .NET, React/Angular, API development)
Knowledge of authentication platforms (e.g. AUTH0 or similar)
Experience with AI/ML concepts including LLMs, embeddings, vector search, and RAG architectures
Strong understanding of testing, CI/CD, and high-quality engineering practices
Proven ability to lead technically and mentor others
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Experience working in agile environments (SAFe highly regarded)
About you
You’re a collaborative technical leader who enjoys solving complex problems, lifting those around you, and delivering incremental customer value. You bring curiosity, pragmatism, and a continuous improvement mindset to everything you do.
Why join AGL
Work on customer-facing platforms that impact millions of Australians
Be part of a collaborative, cross-functional agile environment
Opportunity to shape modern engineering practices and emerging AI capabilities
Contribute to meaningful transformation in energy and digital experiences
Inclusion at AGL
At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences.
We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and respect the privacy of those who choose not to disclose. To learn more visit: www.agl.com.au/careers
AGL is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.
Our pre-employment screening process includes a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a medical assessment if necessary.
The information provided as part of your application to AGL will be managed in accordance with the AGL Privacy Policy.
AGL does not accept agency submissions unless approval has been granted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team. Candidates submitted by an agency without approval will not be considered by AGL.
Location
Docklands VIC 3008Job Family Group
Information Technology - Internet-BasedSkills Required
- Strong experience building scalable microservices and cloud-based solutions
- Expertise in modern engineering stacks including C#, .NET, React/Angular
- Knowledge of authentication platforms such as AUTH0
- Experience with AI/ML concepts including LLMs, embeddings
- Strong understanding of testing, CI/CD, and high-quality engineering practices
- Proven ability to lead technically and mentor others
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Experience working in agile environments, SAFe highly regarded
What We Do
At AGL, we believe energy makes life better. That’s why we’re passionate about powering the way Australians live, work and move. Like you, we believe that the world is going through extraordinary challenges. We don’t shy away from the tough questions and we consider the answers carefully. We work in partnership with our customers and communities, and take action to shape a better future for all. As life changes, we join the change, constantly evolving over 185 years. Today we bring all that know-how to transform how Australians produce, share and consume energy. We’re investing in new ideas, partnerships and infrastructure – renewing and expanding our portfolio of sources and products to help make them more sustainable, reliable, affordable and useful. We’ll continue to innovate in energy and other essential services to enhance the way Australians live, and to help preserve the world around us for future generations. Need to get in contact with us? https://www.agl.com.au/contact-us-social
