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.