Hydro Tasmania

Senior Software Developer

Join Hydro Tasmania in Hobart as a Senior Software Developer. Lead software development and build automation in the National Electricity Market. Enjoy flexible work options, career growth, and electricity discounts in this 18-month role.
Hydro Tasmania
Hydro Tasmania
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Flexible Full time AUD 146k–169k yearly UTC+10:00

Hydro Tasmania

Company Overview

Name

Hydro Tasmania

Headquarters

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Founded

1914

Size

Approximately 1,300 employees (source: zoominfo.com). Revenue of $1.7 billion in 2023 (source: zoominfo.com).

What They Do

Hydro Tasmania is a leading renewable energy generator in Australia, primarily focused on hydropower. The company operates 30 hydroelectric power stations and one gas-fired station, while also holding joint ownership in three wind farms. Their technology portfolio includes hybrid systems that integrate wind, solar, battery storage, and other advanced energy solutions, allowing them to provide comprehensive electricity generation services for the Tasmanian grid. They trade renewable energy and environmental products on the National Electricity Market via the Basslink interconnector, catering to both residential and industrial users in Tasmania, as well as exporting energy to mainland Australia and global clients seeking hybrid renewable integrations (source: hydro.com.au).

Projects & Track Record

Hydro Tasmania has a rich history of notable projects, including the foundational Waddamana Power Station, which began operations in 1916. Other significant projects include the Duck Reach power station, Lake Margaret, and the Tribute Power Station, which was established in 1994 to honor the company's workers. More recently, the Flinders Island Hydro Energy Hub was commissioned in 2017, featuring a combination of wind, solar, and battery storage technologies that achieved over 2,000 hours of 100% renewable operation. Ongoing projects include the Tarraleah Hydro Scheme redevelopment, which aims to double its capacity, and a major solar farm purchase agreement that will enhance Tasmania's renewable energy generation capabilities (source: wikipedia.org).

Recent Developments

In the past two years, Hydro Tasmania has launched a renewable energy offtake tender aimed at integrating wind and solar projects to deliver up to 1,500 GWh/year, which is crucial for maintaining grid reliability amid increasing demand. Additionally, they secured a power purchase agreement for the 288 MW Northern Midlands solar farm in early 2024. The company is also actively supporting Tasmania's Green Hydrogen Hub initiative, which aims to enhance hydrogen production capabilities through firming from their hydro assets (source: power-technology.com).

Working There

Hydro Tasmania offers a variety of roles across its operations, including positions in generation, engineering, IT, and construction. The company is focused on expanding its workforce to support ongoing projects such as the Tarraleah redevelopment and hybrid energy integration initiatives. Hiring primarily occurs from their Hobart headquarters and statewide power stations, with a strong emphasis on community and long-term commitment to Tasmania's energy security. The culture at Hydro Tasmania is deeply rooted in its history, with many employees coming from multi-generational hydro families, fostering a sense of belonging and dedication to the region (source: hydro.com.au).


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Job Description

We are an embedded software development team within spot trading. As a Senior Software Developer, you will play a key role within a cross-functional scrum team to develop and support critical software to allow us to thrive in the National Electricity Market. This will include leading the improvement of our build and release automation.

This is an 18-month, fixed-term position.

Salary range $145,808 - $169,024 plus super

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation including electricity discount
  • Flexible working options available - tailored to suit your lifestyle and your team's needs
  • Career development opportunities including growth supported by Learning & Development Programs, Internal Mobility and LinkedIn Learning
  • Access to generous salary sacrifice packaging
  • A strong focus on wellbeing, development and career growth

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and support application software lifecycle
  • Maintain and continuously improve standards, tool definitions and practices
  • Maintain system and software integrity
  • Investigate application software performance to detect errors and apply testing procedures/methodologies

More information can be found in the attached Position Description: PD - S&C - Senior Software Developer - June 2026 .pdf

Skills & Experience

  • Experience implementing build and release pipelines (both classic and yaml) using Azure DevOps Server (or GitHub)
  • Experience upgrading and configuring Azure DevOps Server
  • Experience in full stack .NET (C#) development (client, server, database)
  • Deep solution ownership, including solution design, clean coding, refactoring, automated testing
  • Strong abilities to work autonomously and problem-solve
  • A proactive and self-aware approach alongside strong stakeholder engagement skills

Even if you don't meet these criteria 100%, we still want to hear from you!

About the team

We are a scrum team that supports the software that we build. We love low-stress, regular deployments, and we value continuous refinement of how we work.

Questions and next steps

Please attach your resume outlining what skills and experience you will bring to the position. Applications close Monday 3rd August @ 9am and we may engage with suitable candidates as soon we have reviewed their applications.

Hydro Tasmania is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or accommodation during any stage of the process, please let us know. For more information, or to discuss your needs confidentially, reach out to [email protected]. Please note we do not accept applications via email.

Recruitment agencies: we respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

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About the role

July 14, 2026

July 25, 2026

Full time

Flexible

Company

AUD 146k–169k yearly

Hydropower, Smart Grid

Hydro Tasmania

hydro.com.au

  •  Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Senior level

UTC+10:00