Power Platform & UX Opportunities

We are currently recruiting for several short-term opportunities supporting the delivery of a new Microsoft Power Platform solution.

Power Platform Developers / Technical Consultants

We are seeking:

• 1 x Senior Power Platform Developer / Technical Consultant – 10 weeks
• 1 x Junior Power Platform Developer / Technical Consultant – 10 weeks

Key responsibilities

• Design and build solutions using Power Apps, Power Pages, Dataverse and Power Automate
• Develop secure workflows, role-based access controls and audit logging
• Support migration of legacy data into Dataverse
• Build and enhance a public-facing portal
• Develop integrations with external systems and APIs
• Support Power BI reporting
• Apply Power Platform ALM and deployment best practices
• Assist with testing, deployment and go-live activities
• Work closely with technical and business stakeholders

Experience required

• Strong Microsoft Power Platform experience
• Power Apps, Power Pages, Dataverse and Power Automate
• Experience with workflow-based applications
• Experience with security roles and Dataverse permissions
• Experience with data migration and validation
• Experience with APIs and system integrations
• Understanding of ALM, source control and deployment pipelines
• Ability to work in Agile delivery environments

Experience with TechnologyOne, Lotus Notes migrations and payment gateway integrations would be highly regarded.

User Experience Designer

We are also seeking:

• 1 x User Experience Designer – 3 weeks

The UX Designer will support the design of a simple and user-friendly digital experience, including public-facing portal interactions and practitioner workflows.

Requirements

• Strong UX/UI design experience
• Experience designing digital portals or business applications
• Ability to work closely with developers, business analysts and stakeholders
• Government or enterprise project experience highly regarded

Clearance

Applicants must hold an active Australian Government security clearance.

Canberra-based candidates are preferred, however suitable candidates who can effectively support Canberra-based project teams may also be considered.

Apply now or contact Luther Borgas at luther.borgas@outbacktalent.com

Application Engineer // Contract

We are looking for an experienced Application Engineer to join a large, complex digital environment and play a key role in the design, development and delivery of enterprise applications.

This is a hands-on technical position suited to someone who can operate across application design, architecture and development, while working closely with solution architects, product teams, developers, vendors and other technical stakeholders.

Previous experience working within Local, State or Federal Government is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Create Technical Detailed Designs and provide input into Application Architecture and high-level solution designs.

• Assess the technical viability of proposed designs and recommend alternative approaches, considering security, performance, scalability and reuse.

• Provide hands-on development of common utilities and complex application functions, while acting as an escalation point for challenging technical issues.

• Perform code reviews and ensure solutions meet agreed development standards, quality requirements and documentation expectations.

• Provide technical leadership across frontend and backend application architecture and promote development best practices.

• Establish and maintain programming standards, tools and techniques across development teams.

• Work with product and technical teams to assess requirements, technical feasibility and application architecture options.

• Identify opportunities to improve software development processes and support the efficient delivery of high-quality releases.

• Coordinate application readiness across development, integration, testing, environments, vendors, release activities and operational support teams.

About You

You will bring strong application engineering and development experience within complex enterprise environments, along with the ability to translate technical requirements into practical, scalable solutions.

Ideally, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience working within Local, State or Federal Government environments.

• Strong application development experience across JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js and Java/Spring Boot.

• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, APIs, integrations and application infrastructure.

• Strong understanding of cloud environments, CI/CD, testing, deployment and operational support.

• Experience designing, building, maintaining, migrating and supporting complex applications.

• Strong knowledge of the full software development lifecycle, from requirements and design through development, testing, deployment, hypercare and BAU transition.

• Experience working across multiple technical teams, vendors and implementation partners.

• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues clearly.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Application Engineer who enjoys combining technical design with hands-on engineering and wants to contribute to complex, high-profile digital solutions within a government environment.

What’s in it for you:

• Flexible/hybrid working – Located Melbourne CBD
• 2 years fixed term
• Internal career-growth opportunities

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Azure Developer (Backend Focused) to design, build, and support scalable cloud-native applications and integration solutions within a modern Microsoft Azure environment. You’ll play a key role in developing high-performance APIs, backend services, and data integrations while contributing to a secure, automated, and high-performing cloud platform.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop scalable .NET Core/C# APIs, microservices, and backend frameworks.
• Build and maintain cloud-native integrations using Azure Integration Services, including Logic Apps, Service Bus, and Event Grid.
• Develop and support data orchestration solutions using Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, and Azure Synapse.
• Create and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and YAML.
• Deploy and manage Azure infrastructure using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics.
• Apply secure development practices, including Azure Key Vault for secrets management.
• Contribute to solution design, code reviews, testing, and continuous improvement within an Agile environment.

Skills & Experience:

• Strong commercial experience with .NET Core/C# backend development and RESTful APIs.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure services including Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, and Azure Databricks.
• Solid Python skills for automation and data processing.
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Bicep/ARM).
• Strong understanding of SQL Server and cloud data platforms.
• Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and modern software engineering practices.
• Knowledge of Clean Architecture or Domain-Driven Design (DDD) is highly regarded.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum teams.

What’s on Offer:

• Work on large-scale Azure cloud and data integration projects.
• Modern technology stack and collaborative Agile environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to enterprise-grade cloud solutions and automation initiatives.

What’s in it for you:

• Flexible/hybrid working – Located Melbourne CBD
• 2 years fixed term
• Internal career-growth opportunities

Please apply for a confidential chat.

Full Stack Engineer – React, Node.js & AWS

Join a leading public sector organisation and help build the next generation of digital tools supporting its people and services.

Working within an experienced digital development team, you will design, develop and support web and mobile applications used across the organisation. This is primarily a full-stack engineering role, with a strong focus on React, Node.js, TypeScript and AWS serverless technologies.

The opportunity

You’ll work across the full software development lifecycle, translating business and technical requirements into secure, reliable and maintainable software solutions.

Alongside developing new applications and features, you’ll support an established portfolio of digital platforms through troubleshooting, optimisation and continuous improvement. You’ll collaborate with developers, business analysts, architects and stakeholders across technology and the broader organisation.

What you’ll do

• Design, develop, test and maintain web applications, APIs and integrations

• Build frontend and backend functionality using React, TypeScript and Node.js

• Develop and deploy serverless solutions in AWS, including AWS Lambda

• Investigate application and integration issues, identify root causes and implement effective fixes

• Support existing applications through maintenance, optimisation and production support

• Contribute to solution design, estimation, planning, testing and release activities

• Produce high-quality technical documentation, including solution designs, code documentation and testing records

• Identify opportunities to improve performance, security, code quality and development practices

• Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders throughout delivery

What we’re looking for

You’ll bring:

• Strong commercial experience with React, TypeScript and Node.js

• Experience building and deploying applications in an AWS serverless environment

• Hands-on experience developing AWS Lambda functions

• Experience designing, developing and consuming RESTful APIs and integrations

• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, such as SQL Server and DynamoDB

• Demonstrated experience developing, deploying and supporting production applications

• A solid understanding of SDLC practices, including source control, code reviews, debugging, testing and release management

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent documentation skills and close attention to detail

• The ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

• A pragmatic approach to delivery in a fast-moving environment

Experience with React Native or mobile application development will be well regarded but is not essential.

Relevant qualifications in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or a related discipline are preferred. Equivalent industry experience will also be considered.

About you

You are a practical, collaborative engineer who is equally comfortable developing new functionality and improving existing systems. You care about maintainable code, reliable applications and clear documentation, and you can confidently troubleshoot complex issues across frontend, backend and cloud environments.

If you’re an experienced Full Stack Engineer looking to contribute to meaningful digital platforms in a collaborative public sector environment, we’d like to hear from you.

What’s in it for you:

• Flexible/hybrid working – Located Melbourne CBD
• 2 years fixed term
• Internal career-growth opportunities

About the role:

We’re looking for a Senior Data Engineer who enjoys building modern, scalable data solutions and making data more accessible across the business. You’ll work with the latest Azure technologies to develop enterprise data pipelines, improve data quality, and partner with stakeholders to deliver solutions that drive real business value.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build and maintain Azure data pipelines and data platforms
• Develop ETL/ELT solutions for large, complex datasets
• Optimise data architecture, performance and scalability
• Support Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake and analytics solutions
• Work with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Improve data quality, governance and security
• Provide production support, troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives

About you:

You’ll bring:

• Strong SQL and relational database expertise
• Hands-on Azure Data Factory and Azure Data Lake experience
• Experience building enterprise-scale ETL/ELT data pipelines
• Knowledge of data modelling, data quality and governance
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills
• Azure Data Engineer certification (desirable)

What’s in it for you:

• Flexible/hybrid working – Located Melbourne CBD
• 2 years fixed term
• Internal career-growth opportunities

Please apply for a confidential chat.

About the Role

We are seeking experienced and motivated Mainframe Software Developer to join our Consulting customer. You will be part of a collaborative environment that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. This role is ideal for professionals who are passionate about mainframe technologies and eager to contribute to large-scale, mission-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain COBOL-based applications in a z/OS mainframe environment.
• Write and optimise complex SQL queries for DB2 for z/OS.
• Integrate COBOL applications with DB2 databases and IBM MQ messaging systems.
• Manage user access and system security using RACF.
• Participate in code reviews, debugging, and performance tuning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including testers, analysts, and DevOps engineers.
• Contribute to system documentation and knowledge sharing.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and modernisation efforts using Micro Focus tools.

Required Technical Skills

Candidates must have hands-on experience with the following technologies:

Core Mainframe Technologies (Mandatory)

• COBOL (e.g., IBM COBOL for z/OS)
• DB2 for z/OS
• SQL query writing and optimisation
• Data modelling and database design
• Use of DB2 utilities (e.g., LOAD, UNLOAD, REORG)
• COBOL-DB2 integration
• RACF
• User profile management
• Access control and security enforcement
• IBM MQ
• Message queue design and integration
• Queue/topic management
• z/OS Environment
• JCL (Job Control Language)
• TSO/ISPF
• VSAM file handling

Must be an Australian Citizen, bonus if you already have a security clearance.

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the relevant link on this job posting or reach out to Dan Thomas on: 0409 898 727 or daniel.thomas@talentinternational.com

APS6 DevOps Engineer
Contract: 12 months + 12-month extension option
Location: Multiple locations (Hybrid – minimum 3 days/week onsite)
Clearance: Must be able to obtain Baseline
Eligibility: Australian Citizens only

The opportunity:
We’re looking for an APS6 DevOps Engineer to uplift CI/CD, automation and observability across enterprise platforms. You’ll work in a modern delivery environment where reliability, deployment quality, and fast feedback loops matter-supporting teams to release safely and consistently.

What you’ll do (DevOps focus)

• Build, improve and maintain CI/CD pipelines (build/test/deploy) with a focus on reliability and repeatability
• Drive deployment automation and reduce manual release overhead
• Implement and maintain monitoring dashboards and operational metrics (performance, availability, user metrics)
• Troubleshoot pipeline and environment issues; improve incident resolution through better tooling and automation
• Develop scripts/tools to streamline engineering workflows and reduce operational toil
• Support API delivery and integration with engineering tooling (GitLab/Jira/Teams)

Must-have skills

• Strong hands-on experience with GitLab including GitLab CI/CD in an enterprise environment (pipelines, runners, build/deploy, monitoring)
• Strong DevOps capability across CI/CD, automation, deployment, monitoring/observability
• Commercial experience with Node.js + TypeScript
• Python experience (automation/scripting and/or backend)
• Experience with Jira and modern developer tooling (e.g., VS Code)
• Clear communicator-able to collaborate with engineers and stakeholders

Nice to have

• GitLab pipeline optimisation and governance (templates, reusable components, quality gates)
• Accessibility-aware development practices
• Experience with advanced automation approaches (e.g., intelligent CI/CD workflows)

Next steps
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For more information, contact Shelley on shelley.harrison@talentinternational.com

• 12 Month Contract – Government Department
• CBD Location – Hybrid Working Arrangement
• Oracle Forms and Reports

We are seeking an experienced Oracle Developer to help developer and enhance Oracle Forms & Reports for our Government Client.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and support Oracle Forms, Reports and related applications
• Deliver end-to-end SDLC activities including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and documentation
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects, incidents, and performance issues
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to translate requirements into effective solutions
• Produce high-level and detailed technical designs aligned with architectural standards

Key Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years experience with Oracle Forms & Reports and PL/SQL
• Proven background working across large enterprise environments and full SDLC delivery
• Experience with Oracle BI (OBIEE/ODI) highly regarded
• Solid understanding of Agile and DevOps methodologies
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

What’s in it for you:

• 12 Month Contract
• Government Department
• CBD Location – Hybrid Working Arrangement

Please apply today to secure an interview or contact Bini James on bini.james@talentinternational.com for more information.

We’re looking for a Senior Azure Bot Engineer to join a fast-paced project, enhancing an existing enterprise chatbot by extending its capabilities across multiple business functions.

You’ll be responsible for extending an existing Python-based Azure bot to support additional business hubs, creating reusable integration patterns and ensuring the solution is scalable, reliable and production-ready.

Working alongside an experienced team, you’ll implement new hub workflows, integrate enterprise data sources, improve observability and support deployments, all while maintaining high engineering standards.

Key activities

• Extend an existing Python/Azure bot to support additional business hubs
• Develop reusable onboarding and integration patterns
• Build hub-specific routing, classification and business logic
• Integrate with enterprise platforms including Microsoft Graph and SharePoint
• Enhance Azure infrastructure using existing Terraform patterns
• Improve logging, monitoring, tracing and error handling
• Develop and maintain unit and integration tests
• Support production deployments using safe rollout and rollback practices
• Produce concise technical documentation and handover material

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years’ commercial experience developing backend applications in Python
• Strong experience with Microsoft Bot Framework and Microsoft Teams bot development
• Proven experience delivering solutions on Microsoft Azure
• Hands-on Terraform experience managing Azure infrastructure
• Experience integrating enterprise APIs and Microsoft technologies
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work autonomously
• Experience working within existing enterprise codebases and delivering value quickly

Apply now or contact Alistair.barr@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.

Our client is looking for an Engineering Manager with AI and a background in Data Science and Machine Learning to lead a multi-disciplinary team of data, machine learning, DevOps, and software engineers delivering high-impact AI and data solutions for a leading retailer.

You’ll take a product-led approach, partnering with Product Managers, Architects, and Security to deliver our AI and data roadmap while embedding modern engineering and agile practices that drive measurable business value.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and delivery of scalable, production-grade AI/ML and data solutions
• Extensive Data Science/Machine Learning and Data Engineering experience
• Translate business objectives into prioritised technical outcomes alongside Product
• Drive modern engineering practices, CI/CD, DevOps, and quality standards
• Collaborate across architecture, security, and platform teams
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering team
• Foster a culture of experimentation, continuous improvement, and innovation
• Proven experience leading product-led data and/or ML engineering teams
• Strong people leader with a passion for coaching and team development
• Solid background delivering AI solutions into production
• Comfortable working in agile environments focused on continuous value delivery
• Strong product mindset and stakeholder collaboration skills

Tech stack

Azure (AKS, Azure ML), Databricks, Snowflake, Docker, Terraform, CI/CD, Python, PyTorch, LangChain, Agile & DevOps practices.

For more information, contact Melissa Haddad at melissa.haddad@talentinternational.com

SAP Developer – 6-Month Contract | Auckland based with Competitive hourly rate

We are seeking an experienced SAP Developer for an initial six-month contract. This opportunity will suit a senior developer with strong expertise across ABAP, SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP and modern cloud-based extensibility.

You will take ownership of technical design and development, contribute to high-quality engineering practices, and support other developers through technical guidance and code reviews.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and enhance SAP solutions using ABAP and ABAP Objects.
• Build modern applications and extensions using RAP, SAP BTP and the ABAP Cloud development model.
• Develop SAP Fiori and SAPUI5 applications supported by OData services.
• Deliver SAP HANA-based development using AMDP and SQLScript.
• Design and maintain integrations using IDocs, BAPIs, RFCs and REST/SOAP APIs.
• Lead technical design discussions and provide practical solution recommendations.
• Perform code reviews, debugging, performance tuning and technical troubleshooting.
• Maintain strong development standards, testing practices and documentation.
• Mentor developers and promote consistent SAP engineering practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile delivery environment.

Skills and experience

• Extensive SAP development experience using ABAP, including ABAP Objects.
• Strong experience working in enterprise SAP environments, including SAP CRM and S/4HANA.
• Hands-on experience with RAP and SAP BTP-based extensions.
• Knowledge of the ABAP Cloud development model and SAP extensibility concepts.
• Strong expertise in SAP Fiori, SAPUI5 and OData services.
• Experience with SAP HANA, AMDP and SQLScript.

If you are an experienced SAP Developer looking for your a contract role and enjoy working with modern SAP technologies, please apply with your latest CV for a confidential discussion.

Applicants must be based in New Zealand and hold a valid work visa to be considered for this role. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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AI Enablement Engineer

Location: Sydney
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Up to $115,000 + Super

Join a leading professional services organisation investing heavily in AI. This newly created role offers the opportunity to help shape enterprise AI capability while working hands-on with the latest Microsoft AI technologies.

The Role

• Build AI solutions using Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Platform, Azure AI and Claude.

• Develop AI agents, chatbots and workflow automations.

• Partner with stakeholders to identify AI opportunities and drive adoption.

• Deliver workshops and promote responsible AI across the business.

About You

• 3+ years’ hands-on engineering experience delivering AI solutions.

• Experience with Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Platform and Azure AI.

• Knowledge of Generative AI, LLMs and prompt engineering.

• Experience building AI agents, bots or intelligent automations.

• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

What’s on Offer

• Newly created, high-impact role.

• Enterprise investment in AI with strong executive support.

• Hybrid working in Sydney CBD.

• Opportunity to shape the future of AI across the organisation.

Please note: Only Sydney-based Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents will be considered for this opportunity.