Job Description – Software Engineer
Employer: Towies Australia
Location: Eastern Creek, NSW 2766
Salary: $150,000 plus superannuation
Employment Type: Full time
About Towies Australia
Towies Australia is a rapidly expanding transport and logistics provider operating a versatile fleet across New South Wales. The company handles high-volume movements of construction materials, bulk loads, general freight, courier services, tow-truck jobs and refrigerated and ambient delivery requirements. With thousands of monthly deliveries supported by an extensive operational network, the business thrives on safety, reliability and punctuality.
To sustain this growth, Towies Australia is continuously building strong digital foundations. Fleet visibility, load management, route optimisation, customer workflows and compliance operations rely on software that is robust, scalable and responsive to real operational demands. The Software Engineer plays a central role in developing these systems and strengthening the digital capability of the organisation.
Role Purpose
The Software Engineer will design, develop, test and maintain software applications and integrations that support Towies Australia’s large-scale transport operations. The role focuses on internal systems related to scheduling, tracking, telematics, customer bookings, fleet utilisation, reporting and compliance monitoring. This position combines programming expertise with systems analysis and continuous improvement, ensuring technology aligns with Towies Australia’s operational model and long-term expansion.
Key Responsibilities (ANZSCO Aligned)Systems Analysis and Solution Architecture
Analyse business processes across transport, towing, courier and bulk-haul divisions to determine system requirements.
Evaluate existing software tools, spreadsheets and manual workflows to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for automation.
Translate operational needs into detailed technical specifications, functional designs and implementation plans.
Software Design, Development and Integration
Develop new applications, dashboards, APIs and microservices that support fleet management, route planning, dispatching and proof-of-delivery workflows.
Integrate internal systems with telematics devices, GPS platforms, safety systems and customer or partner platforms.
Build reliable data exchange mechanisms that consolidate live job status, delivery metrics, utilisation data and compliance records.
Testing, Troubleshooting and Deployment
Conduct unit testing, integration testing and performance testing to verify system integrity.
Diagnose and resolve application errors, coding faults or performance bottlenecks.
Support deployment pipelines ensuring safe, controlled release of updates and new software features into operational environments.
Documentation and Technical Support
Prepare software documentation including architecture notes, API documentation, configuration details and system logic explanations.
Assist operational, dispatch and administration staff to understand system functions and new enhancements.
Contribute technical advice on future system upgrades, third-party tools and new digital capabilities.
Continuous Improvement and Operational Optimisation
Analyse operational data to identify system gaps that affect on-time performance, fleet utilisation, communication speed or customer experience.
Innovate new software features and internal tools that increase automation and reduce manual workload.
Recommend strategic improvements that enhance safety, scalability and long-term operational efficiency.
Security and Quality Assurance
Apply secure coding practices, access control principles and data management standards across all applications.
Assess system vulnerabilities and implement mitigation steps to protect operational data and platform stability.
Skills and Experience
Demonstrated experience as a Software Engineer or Developer working with business-critical systems.
Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, TypeScript, JavaScript or similar.
Experience building APIs, backend services, integrations and web-based tools.
Strong database experience, including schema design and SQL optimisation.
Exposure to fleet management, logistics, transport operations or high-mobility service environments is highly regarded.
Understanding of cloud environments, containerisation and CI/CD deployment pipelines.
Qualifications
Bachelor degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, IT or a related field.
Additional certifications in cloud engineering, software frameworks or data engineering are advantageous.
Personal Attributes
Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving ability.
High attention to detail and commitment to reliability and safety.
Strong communication skills with ability to collaborate across operational teams.
Proactive approach to optimisation, continuous improvement and technology uplift.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $140,000.00 – $150,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person