Technology and IT Recruitment Services

Tech talent that delivers

Technology and IT Recruitment Services

At UpperGround by Hudson, we’re dedicated to elevating people and organisations by connecting the best tech talent to projects and teams. Whether you’re looking for a more challenging role or need tech specialists to drive outcomes, you can find or be found at UpperGround. Technology moves fast. From cloud to cybersecurity, AI to app support, we help you stay ahead by finding the right people to keep your systems running and your projects moving.

Why UpperGround?

We operate on a simple belief: it takes a specialist to place a specialist.

Our recruiters are experts in their fields, each focused on a specific area of tech so they understand exactly what clients and candidates are looking for.

We don’t just fill roles. We build relationships.
By getting to know our clients and candidates deeply, we make matches that last based on both skill and culture fit. Because great teams need more than just technical talent, they need people who fit, collaborate, and thrive.

For us, recruitment isn’t transactional. It’s personal.

We’re invested in your success and committed to making meaningful, lasting connections that drive real outcomes.

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Government & Enterprise expertise

with 40 years of experience across Australia, we've seen the tech landscape evolve and we've evolved with it. We have dedicated teams for Enterprise and Government, including Federal, State, and Local Government, and we understand the unique needs of each.

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Our solutions

UpperGround provides technology talent to solve for four mission-critical client outcomes

Projects & Transformation
  • Strategy & Leadership
  • Digital transformation
  • Business effectiveness 
  • Process improvement

Domain expertise

  • Portfolio, Program, Product Management
  • Buisness Analysis
  • Change Management 
  • Agile/Scrum
Create Digital Products
  • Strategy & Leadership
  • Ownership & Design
  • Development/Engineering
  • Delivery

Domain expertise 

  • Product Management
  • UX/UI
  • Mobile/Web Software
  • Engineering
  • Architect/Front-end/Back-end/Full Stack
  • Digital Strategy & Content
  • Testing
AI & Data
  • Strategy & leadership
  • Migration/ETL
  • Architecture & Engineering
  • AI & Automation

Domain expertise 

  • Data analytics & insights
  • Data science, predictive modelling
  • Business intelligence 
  • Data engineering & infrastructure
  • AI engineering
Build/Maintain Core Systems
  • Strategy and leadership
  • App support
  • Systems/Cloud
  • Network support
  • Security & Risk

Domain expertise 

  • Cloud & Infrastructure
  • Eng. (Azure/AWS/Google Cloud)
  • DevOps
  • Cyber security
  • On-premise
  • Network

 

Why UpperGround by Hudson?

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Built on trust. Backed by experience.

Australian owned and operated, with 40 years of being trusted by clients and candidates.

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Human-first, tech-enabled.

We lead with relationships backed by smart, innovative technology that enhances how we connect, match, and support our clients and candidates.

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Talent on-demand.

We combine deep industry knowledge with access to prequalified, curated talent pools so you get the right people, right when you need them.

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Inclusive by design.

We champion diversity and inclusion within our teams and in partnership with our clients to build workplaces where everyone belongs.

Across Australia, we're where the work happens.

Our network of offices means we know the local market, because we're part of it.
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Senior Solution Architect – Azure & Platform Engineering

Perth WA, WA, Australia

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Solution Architect with strong Azure and Platform Engineering experience, shaping enterprise platforms and innovation.

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Enterprise Architect

Brisbane QLD, QLD, Australia

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Enterprise Architect, QLD Gov, leading SAP S/4HANA transformation, enterprise architecture and complex ICT initiatives.

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Project Manager/Business Analyst | Cyber Security

Brisbane QLD, QLD, Australia

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BA/PM with minimum 7+ years’ experience in large scale environments ideally within Cyber Security Projects

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Senior Cloud Architect / Cloud Engineer

Brisbane QLD, QLD, Australia

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Azure Cloud Architect/Engineer role focused on Azure & M365 architecture, PaaS, integration, DevOps, security and networking.

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Business Architect

Brisbane QLD, QLD, Australia

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Business Architect | QLD Govt | Lead ECM/OpenText, ConOps, operating model, Information Architecture & stakeholder engagement. Hybrid Brisbane.

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Data/AI Architect

Brisbane QLD, QLD, Australia

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Data & AI Architect | Brisbane hybrid | Azure, Databricks, Power BI & AI | Lead data and AI architecture for a major QLD Government program.

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Solutions Architect - (Data Intelligence Platform)

City of Sydney NSW, NSW, Australia

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Lead solution architecture, customer engagement, and technical delivery for cutting-edge data intelligence and investigation platforms.

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Principal Software Engineer - AI

Sydney NSW, NSW, Australia

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Join an AI team as a hands-on Principal Engineer, shaping AI/agentic products with Java, Spring, Python, architecture and technical leadership.

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Technical Specialist ( SharePoint/ PowerApps)

Brisbane QLD, QLD, Australia

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SharePoint specialist needed for a cloud migration in Brisbane. Bring SharePoint, Power Apps, Power Automate, PowerShell and ShareGate skills.

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Senior Full Stack Developer x 5

Brisbane QLD, QLD, Australia

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12-month contract with 5 vacancies for Senior Full Stack Developers. Build modern cloud-native solutions across React, Python and AWS.

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Digital Support Analyst

Canberra ACT, ACT, Australia

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Level 1 Digital Support Analyst providing Windows & Microsoft 365 support in a government environment. Baseline clearance required.

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Technical Analyst

Brisbane QLD, QLD, Australia

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Experienced Technical Analyst to support the design, build and rollout of a new Salesforce CRM in a major multi-year transformation program.

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Grants Platform Systems Analyst

Canberra ACT, ACT, Australia

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L2 Application Support Analyst | 6-month contract + extensions to 2 years | Azure, ServiceNow | Australian Government Baseline clearance

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Business Process Analyst | QLD Govt

Brisbane QLD, QLD, Australia

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Analyse operational needs and frontline staff requirements to identify process improvements

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“Having previously worked with Hudson for our Infrastructure Systems engineers, we trusted them again for the critical task of hiring security leadership, governance, engineering and analyst roles. Their consultants quickly grasped our technical and cultural needs, delivering candidates who fit seamlessly into our team. Thanks to Hudson, our IT Operations and Security teams are now more cohesive and productive, allowing us to accelerate our strategic initiatives. Their professionalism and clear communication made them an invaluable partner in achieving our recruitment goals."

Ben Cowie

CIO, Ray White

"My experience with Hudson has been outstanding. As an IT and cybersecurity contractor since 2005, I've never worked with a recruiter as attentive and supportive. Alex understood my needs and found me the perfect role at Australian Retirement Trust. The onboarding process was seamless, thanks to Muna's assistance. This has been the best recruiting experience I've had in two decades."

Cameron Fairbairn

Senior Network Engineer, Australian Retirement Trust

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