Senior Software Developer

  • Australia
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • Contract
  • Negotiable
  • Initial 15-month contract with two 12-month extension options available.
  • Canberra based preferred – you can also be based in Brisbane, Melbourne or Brisbane
  • NV1 clearance minimum requirement – higher the better

We are seeking Senior Software Developers at the EL1 level who will contribute to innovative capabilities within a government secure environment. In these roles, you will be develop and integrate software, documenting technical processes, and assisting with testing and deployment within a dynamic operational environment.

Your duties will include:

  • Support, maintain and enhance existing software capability ensuring application availability.
  • Ensure quality and security of software capability through appropriate testing and review.
  • Assist in the continuous improvement process by developing and enhancing procedures.
  • Engage with business and product owners to clarify and fully develop user requirements using agile development methods.
  • Document technical processes in accordance with organisational policies and procedures and promote bi-directional knowledge transfer within a team environment.
  • Provide guidance and uplift capability of other team members. Work as a member of an integrated team and effectively prioritise, allocate tasks, participate in and contribute to design reviews, stakeholder meetings and agile processes.
  • Enhance and support automation capability for existing systems and recommend/design new structures and tools which meet business requirements which take into account the target environment. Integrate Commercial Off-The-Shelf and Government Off-The-Shelf software.

Skills and Experience we are looking for:

  • Degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • Experience in the Cyber Security or related domain would be highly regarded.
  • Demonstrated competence in Java software development (.Net or other programming experience will also be considered).
  • Demonstrated competence with Python and/or similar experience with other scripting languages.
  • Experienced in developing and deploying software within a Linux / UNIX environment.
  • Demonstrated competence in the use of automation and deployment tools.

Application Process

If you would like to apply, please contact Jaela Smith on 02 6129 6302 or email Jaela.Smith@talentinternational.com

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