Our client is a large values-focused Federal Government Agency seeking Software Engineers (APS6 level) to support the design, development and delivery of secure, accessible digital solutions across complex project environments.

This role will suit full stack engineers with strong API development, React/TypeScript, AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes and CI/CD experience.

ROLE DETAILS
Location: Melbourne or Geelong VIC
Contract: 12 months + 12-month extension option
Working arrangement: Hybrid (2/3 split)
Security: Baseline preferred, must be able to obtain NV1
Eligibility: Australian Citizen only
Closes: Monday 31^st August

ABOUT THE ROLE
You’ll work across software development, systems implementation, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code and containerised applications. You’ll collaborate with business stakeholders, project leads, BAs, QA and technical teams to deliver solutions that are secure, accessible, fit-for-purpose and aligned to architectural principles.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement new systems, applications and integrations aligned to best practice and architectural principles.
• Design and develop software solutions and CI/CD pipelines to solve complex problems.
• Write Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and build containerised applications for Kubernetes.
• Document design and development work.
• Actively participate in code reviews to maintain quality and standards.
• Ensure software meets security and accessibility requirements.
• Collaborate with BAs, Project Leads, QA and technical teams to resolve issues and deliver viable solutions.
• Support shift-left testing by working closely with QA early in the development cycle.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Experience building complex APIs using languages such as Golang and JavaScript/TypeScript, with REST and GraphQL patterns.
• Strong AWS cloud infrastructure experience, including Infrastructure as Code with Terraform.
• Experience building containerised applications for Kubernetes using Docker and Helm.
• React and TypeScript experience, including reusable components, state management, API integration and debugging.
• DevOps experience, including CI/CD pipelines using GitHub/GitLab, Artifactory and HashiCorp Vault.
• Familiarity with web accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.2A.

Desirable: React Native/mobile development, Postgres/MySQL deployment and administration, full SDLC delivery, code reviews and automated testing.

APPLY
Submit your resume, or for further information please contact
Reece Prideaux – Talent International
reece.prideaux@talentinternational.com

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Opportunity
Our client is an ASX listed asset management and services company based in Melbourne’s CBD. They have a great opportunity for an Infrastructure Engineer to join on contract starting ASAP.

Role

As an Infrastructure Engineer, you will be responsible for the management and maintenance of Wintel and AWS hybrid Cloud infrastructure that includes Windows Server, AWS, virtualization technologies. Project work that may include new infrastructure, upgrades, and improvements across a busy technology division.

Responsibilities will include:

• Management, configuration, administration and maintenance of Windows Server operating systems (2016, 2019, 2022), Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy
• Administration and support of AWS cloud infrastructure, including managing EC2 instances, S3 buckets, and Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs)
• Management of virtualization platforms, with a focus on VMware and/or Hyper-V
• Monitoring system performance and troubleshooting issues related to servers, storage, networking, and cloud services
• Developing and maintaining scripts (e.g., PowerShell, Python) to automate routine administrative tasks and improve operational efficiency
• Participate in and lead projects to deploy new infrastructure technologies, implement security enhancements, and migrate services
• Management of Sharepoint, and creating and updating technical documentation, runbooks, and knowledge base articles to empower the service desk and end-users
• Ensure all systems and applications adhere to company security policies and compliance standards

About You

• Solid experience as an Infrastructure Engineer
• Strong skills in supporting Microsoft infrastructure including Windows Server administration
• Solid experience with AWS infrastructure including EC2, S3, and VPC
• Technical skills that include virtualisation (VMware/HyberV), scripting and automation skills, and understanding of networks and storage
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, and other core Windows services
• Previous experience with SharePoint
• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to write detailed designs, diagrams etc
• Excellent verbal communication skills including engagement with vendors and internal stakeholders, and the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and users
• Relevant Microsoft and AWS certifications and other relevant tertiary qualifications

Apply
Submit your resume ASAP, or for further information please contact Jarrodd.edwards@talentinternational.com. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Opportunity
Our client is an ASX listed asset management and services company based in Melbourne’s CBD. They have a great opportunity for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join on contract starting ASAP.

Role
As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, management and optimisation of hybrid Cloud infrastructure that includes Windows Server, AWS, and virtualization technologies. Project work that may include new infrastructure, upgrades, and improvements across a busy technology division.

About You

• Significant experience as an Infrastructure Engineer
• Broad technical skills across AWS cloud, Windows
• AWS certifications (mandatory) and other relevant tertiary qualifications
• Technical skills that include virtualisation (VMware/HyberV), containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes), and understanding of networks and storage
• Capabilities with automation and orchestration
• Scripting with PowerShell and Python
• IaC / Terraform skills
• Outstanding stakeholder management across business and technology
• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to write detailed designs, diagrams etc
• Excellent verbal communication skills including engagement with vendors and internal stakeholders, and the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and users

Apply
Submit your resume ASAP, or for further information please contact Jarrodd.edwards@talentinternational.com. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Our client is a large values-focused Federal Government Agency seeking 2 x Lead Data Engineers (EL1 level) to provide technical leadership across enterprise data initiatives and deliver scalable, maintainable data solutions.

This role will suit senior data engineers with strong enterprise data warehouse experience, advanced SQL capability, and experience working across technical design, data modelling, code review and implementation.

ROLE DETAILS:
Location: Melbourne or Geelong VIC
Contract: 12 months + 12-month extension option
Working arrangement: (Hybrid, 2/3 split)
Security: AGSVA Baseline Clearance – Must be able to obtain NV1
Eligibility: Australian Citizenship mandatory
Closes: Tuesday 1^st September

ABOUT THE ROLE:
You will provide technical leadership across data delivery teams, supporting the design, development and implementation of enterprise data integration solutions, ETL processes, analytical datasets and data assets. You’ll work closely with business stakeholders, architects, analysts, developers, testers and support teams to deliver high-quality data solutions and uplift engineering practices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide technical leadership and guidance through design reviews, technical advice and implementation best practice.
• Design, develop and maintain enterprise data integration solutions, ETL processes and analytical datasets.
• Lead technical implementation of new data assets from analysis/design through to deployment and operational support.
• Review and improve data delivery frameworks, development standards and engineering practices.
• Develop and maintain SQL analytical code, ETL processes and technical documentation.
• Conduct peer reviews of code, data models and technical designs.
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and data assets.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, data consumers, developers, testers and support teams.
• Support knowledge transfer, capability uplift, backlog prioritisation and continuous improvement.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Experience developing, auditing, reviewing and supporting solutions within enterprise data warehouse platforms such as MS SQL, Teradata, Snowflake, Redshift, Databricks or similar.
• Advanced programming capability, including strong SQL and experience with Python, SAS, R or Java.
• Strong SQL development, optimisation, troubleshooting and reverse engineering experience.
• Ability to interpret data models, technical specifications and solution designs.
• Experience working in DevOps environments using contemporary software delivery practices.
• Version control experience and understanding of structured release management.

Desirable: 4+ years in data engineering / data development / enterprise data warehouse roles, cloud experience such as AWS/S3/Glue, relevant tertiary qualifications, data modelling methodologies and metadata-driven development frameworks.

APPLY:
Submit your resume, or for further information please contact
Reece Prideaux – Talent International
reece.prideaux@talentinternational.com

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A leading financial services provider is seeking a Senior OpenShift Engineer with deep platform engineering and automation expertise to join its team on an initial twelve-month contract.

Joining a collaborative OpenShift engineering team, you will be responsible for the build, maintenance and support of a large-scale OpenShift container platform. In this newly created role, you will support the onboarding of application teams onto OpenShift, as well as troubleshooting any issues. You will also get yours hands on experience with their new OpenShift AI platform designed to support internal LLM and GPU workloads.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant industry certifications
• Deep hands-on experience engineering, deploying and operating OpenShift 4.x platforms within large, complex environments
• Strong OpenShift infrastructure expertise, including cluster internals, operators, upgrades, capacity management and troubleshooting
• Proven experience diagnosing complex storage and networking issues across ODF/Ceph, persistent volumes, TCP/IP, DNS, ingress, load balancing and firewalls
• Advanced Linux administration skills, ideally within Red Hat environments
• Strong automation and GitOps experience using Ansible, ArgoCD, Helm, Kustomize and CI/CD pipelines
• Bash and/or Python scripting skills for automation and tooling
• Experience with bare-metal OpenShift, GPU infrastructure or OpenShift AI would be highly regarded
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently on platform engagements while contributing effectively within a close-knit engineering team

This client offers highly flexible hybrid working arrangements, with hybrid working (two days per week in the office) and an attractive daily rate.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply online now!

Our client is looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to support the implementation, sustainment, and enhancement of critical operational technology systems within a complex aviation environment.

Working across aerodrome platforms and communications systems, you will apply systems engineering practices throughout the full lifecycle, including requirements, design, integration, testing, verification, validation, and ongoing operational support.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver systems engineering activities across the full engineering lifecycle
• Develop technical specifications, system requirements, designs, and engineering documentation
• Support the design, implementation, testing, integration, and sustainment of telecommunications and operational systems
• Investigate complex system issues and develop practical technical solutions
• Develop test plans and test cases and support verification and validation activities
• Monitor system performance, reliability, and maintainability
• Manage system configuration across hardware, software, firmware, and documentation
• Provide specialist technical advice to project and operational teams
• Work closely with engineering, security, architecture, project teams, vendors, and operational stakeholders
• Identify and manage system safety risks within a highly regulated environment

Key Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or a related discipline
• Strong experience applying Systems Engineering practices across design, verification, integration, and system management
• Experience designing, developing, testing, and implementing reliable telecommunications systems
• Strong knowledge of analogue voice/audio and DC control and monitoring systems
• Experience with systems integration, testing, release and deployment, and configuration management
• Strong technical documentation skills, including system design and solution architecture documentation
• Demonstrated stakeholder and vendor management experience
• Ability to independently investigate and resolve complex technical issues

Highly Regarded

• Experience with real-time or distributed systems, message handling, and internet technologies
• Knowledge of the Information Security Manual (ISM) and associated security controls
• Awareness of DO-278A guidelines and software assurance practices
• Professional Engineer registration such as RPEQ
• Experience within aviation, Defence, transport, critical infrastructure, or other safety-critical environments

If you would like to know more, please contact Milly Kerei-Keepa at milly.kerei-keepa@talentinternational.com or hit Apply Now

Build the platform behind a major AI uplift program

This is an opportunity for a mid-level engineer with a strong development background to join a growing AI program and work at the intersection of Python development, cloud engineering, DevOps and Infrastructure as Code.

You’ll join a collaborative product team working alongside an experienced Lead Engineer, helping build, automate and operate the AWS infrastructure and engineering foundations supporting the organisation’s AI capability.

We’re particularly interested in engineers who enjoy writing code, automating environments and solving engineering problems.

If Python and Infrastructure as Code – particularly AWS CDK or Terraform – are your strengths, this role should be firmly on your radar.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll work across both new project delivery and ongoing platform operations, including:

• Developing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code using AWS CDK and Terraform
• Building Python automation, integrations and supporting platform services
• Developing and improving GitLab CI/CD pipelines
• Supporting the design and implementation of AWS cloud services
• Automating deployments, releases and environment configuration
• Improving platform observability across logging, monitoring, dashboards and alerting
• Troubleshooting platform and deployment issues
• Contributing to root-cause analysis and technical remediation
• Supporting platform reliability, security and lifecycle management
• Creating runbooks and practical technical documentation
• Working closely with the Lead Engineer and broader product team to continuously improve engineering practices

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who has a developer mindset combined with practical DevOps and cloud engineering skills.

You’ll ideally have:

• Strong hands-on Python development and scripting capability
• Practical Infrastructure as Code experience using AWS CDK and/or Terraform
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines – GitLab is highly regarded
• Good working knowledge of AWS services and cloud infrastructure
• Familiarity with DevOps/SRE concepts including monitoring, alerting and incident response
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• A structured approach to root-cause analysis
• The confidence to independently progress your work while collaborating closely with senior engineers and the wider team

You don’t need to tick every box. If you’re a strong Python developer who has moved towards cloud, automation and DevOps, we’d particularly like to hear from you.

Why this opportunity?

• $700-$800 per day including super
• Initial 6-month contract
• Potential pathway to a permanent role
• Work on a significant AI uplift program
• Hands-on exposure to Python, AWS, CDK, Terraform and GitLab
• Build and improve platforms rather than simply maintaining legacy infrastructure
• Work closely with an experienced Lead Engineer
• Opportunity to broaden your experience across AI platform and cloud engineering

If you’re a developer at heart who enjoys Python, AWS and building infrastructure through code, this is an opportunity to apply those skills to a growing AI platform and take the next step in your DevOps / Platform Engineering career.

Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we’d encourage you to apply. We’re more interested in strong Python capability, Infrastructure as Code experience and the right engineering mindset apply now or reach out to ray.stewart@talentinternational.com

Location: Brisbane, CBD (2 days WFH)

Contract duration: 12 months

Rate: $105.78 per hour inc super / $846.37 per day inc super (based on 8 hours)

Talent is currently seeking an experienced Senior Systems Administrator / Senior Computer Systems Officer to join a large Queensland Government Department based in Brisbane, CBD.

The opportunity:

This is a senior technical role suited to someone with strong experience across Microsoft enterprise environments, PowerShell, C# .NET, SCCM, Intune, Azure and Microsoft Graph. You’ll work across complex operating system, endpoint and server platforms, helping design, maintain and improve critical ICT services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing, developing, maintaining and troubleshooting solutions across Windows operating systems, endpoint and server platforms
• Developing automation, scripts and tooling using PowerShell and C# .NET
• Working across SCCM, Intune, Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Graph
• Investigating complex technical issues, identifying root causes and implementing robust solutions
• Building and maintaining configuration items and Graph-based integrations
• Reviewing technical designs, code and implementation approaches
• Producing high-quality technical documentation
• Mentoring team members and contributing to peer reviews
• Improving processes, knowledge sharing and operational supportability
• Working collaboratively across technical teams to understand requirements and challenge assumptions where appropriate.

You’ll ideally bring:

• Advanced experience across operating systems, endpoint and server platforms
• Strong PowerShell scripting and automation capability
• Development experience with C# .NET
• Hands-on experience with SCCM and Intune
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure services
• Experience working with Microsoft Graph / Graph-based integrations
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills
• An ability to design solutions that are practical, maintainable and supportable
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills
• Experience reviewing technical work and mentoring other team members.

If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, please apply now or contact Anika on anika.starkey@talentinternational.com

A leading provider of financial markets technology is seeking a Windows Platform Engineer with advanced Windows Server, AWS and infrastructure automation experience to join their fast-paced team on a permanent basis.

You’ll play a key role in maintaining the reliability, availability and performance of their Windows-based cloud infrastructure. Working across their AWS environment, you’ll leverage Terraform, CI/CD and PowerShell to automate infrastructure delivery, improve observability and support secure, resilient production systems.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications combined with relevant industry certifications
• Proven Windows Systems Engineering, Cloud Engineering, DevOps or SRE experience within complex organisations
• Deep hands-on knowledge of Windows Server, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, PKI/certificates and patching
• Strong AWS cloud infrastructure experience, including Windows workloads hosted on EC2
• Advanced Infrastructure as Code experience using Terraform
• CI/CD pipeline experience, ideally using GitLab
• Strong PowerShell scripting and automation capability
• Experience administering SCCM/MECM across patching, application deployment and compliance
• Familiarity with observability tools such as Grafana, Dynatrace, AppDynamics or similar
• Advanced troubleshooting, problem-solving and communication skills

Why apply:

• Join a growing SRE team within an established Financial Services organisation
• Work across AWS, Terraform, CI/CD and modern observability platforms
• Help shape automation and reliability practices
• Competitive salary, flexible hybrid working and career growth opportunities

This is a Sydney-based role which will require you to be in their North Sydney office three days per week.

They are offering an attractive salary of approximately $160,000-$170,000 + super for the right candidate.

Technology Career Opportunities
For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Candidates

Outback Talent is seeking Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people who are interested in building a career in technology, digital support, and defence-related technology pathways.

We work with government, defence, and enterprise organisations to help bridge the gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander talent and meaningful careers in technology.

These opportunities are ideal for people who are curious, motivated, and keen to learn. You do not need to have a formal IT qualification to apply. What matters most is your interest in technology, your willingness to develop new skills, and your desire to build a long-term career in the sector.

Some opportunities may also provide a pathway into government and defence environments, including roles that support candidates to understand security clearance requirements and prepare for work in secure settings.

About the Opportunities

We are looking for candidates interested in roles across the technology including:

• Cyber security support
• Application support
• Service desk and technical support
• Cloud and infrastructure support
• Systems administration
• Digital operations
• IT project support
• Governance, risk and compliance
• Entry-level and pathway technology roles
• Government and defence technology pathways

These roles may suit people who are already working in IT, studying technology, or looking to transition into the technology sector.

Support Beyond Placement

Outback Talent is not just here to match you with a role. We support candidates through the process and beyond placement, including helping you understand what to expect, preparing for interviews, navigating workplace environments, and building confidence as you step into government, defence, or enterprise technology settings.

You will have someone in your corner as you move through the process and settle into your role.

About You

You may be a good fit if you:

• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
• Have an interest in technology, cyber security, digital systems, government, or defence pathways
• Are willing to learn and develop new technical skills
• Enjoy solving problems and supporting others
• Can communicate clearly and work well in a team
• Are reliable, motivated, and open to feedback

How to Apply

Please send through your resume and a brief cover note telling us why you are interested in technology and what kind of role or career pathway you would like to explore.

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

About the Role:

Seeking an experienced Salesforce Field Service Administrator to support the ongoing administration, maintenance and BAU operation of its Salesforce Field Service platform. With the core development capability now established, this role will focus on ensuring the platform remains stable, well configured and responsive to the needs of field operations and corporate technology teams. The successful candidate will act as the key point of contact for day-to-day platform support, user administration, configuration changes, issue resolution and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities:

• Configure and administer Salesforce Field Service to support operational and project requirements
• Manage work orders, work types, service appointments, service resources, skills and service territories
• Configure operating hours, scheduling policies and appointment processes
• Support the Dispatcher Console and Salesforce Field Service mobile application
• Maintain users, profiles, permission sets, access controls and Field Service permissions
• Configure objects, fields, page layouts, record types, validation rules and declarative automation
• Build and maintain Salesforce Flows to support business processes
• Work with architects, developers and business SMEs to translate requirements into practical Salesforce configurations
• Support testing, defect resolution, release activities and production deployment
• Monitor data quality and assist with data loads, cleansing and migration activities
• Develop reports and dashboards that provide visibility across field service activity and performance
• Troubleshoot user and system issues and provide support to operational teams
• Maintain system documentation, configuration records and user guidance
• Ensure all configuration aligns with Salesforce governance, security and platform standards

Essential experience:

• Demonstrated experience administering Salesforce Field Service, previously known as Field Service Lightning or FSL
• Strong understanding of work orders, service appointments, service resources, territories, skills and scheduling
• Hands-on Salesforce configuration experience, including objects, fields, layouts, record types, validation rules and permission sets
• Experience developing and maintaining Salesforce Flows
• Experience supporting the Field Service mobile application and/or Dispatcher Console
• Strong understanding of Salesforce security and access management
• Experience supporting testing, releases, data quality and production environments
• Ability to work effectively with architects, developers, business analysts and operational stakeholders

Highly regarded:

• Experience with Salesforce Service Cloud
• Experience delivering Salesforce solutions within utilities, energy, infrastructure or another field-based operational environment
• Familiarity with Salesforce integrations and integration troubleshooting
• Experience with data migration, Data Loader, Bulk API or similar tools
• Salesforce Administrator certification
• Salesforce Field Service Consultant certification
• Experience working within a large transformation or technology delivery program

Please apply for a confidential chat.

A startup company within the prop-tech space, is looking to add a Software Engineering Manager to their growing team. Shaking up the commercial real estate space, their exciting product focuses on helping property owners and managers cut energy costs and emissions.

This role will be open for remote candidates located within the eastern time zone.

The Role Responsibilities:

• Manage a group of 6-8 software engineers across multiple teams focused on different internal projects and tasks
• Conduct regular check-ins and feedback sessions on areas of improvement around contributions to product they’re working on
• Collaborate with Product Team on projects with engineers assigned to determine prioritization and team adjustments to meet task achievements and goals
• Ensuring cross-team projects are properly scheduled for optimal delivery time on technical projects where you are the lead
• Code reviews and discussions with engineers to ensure architectural implementation details
• Evaluate severity of product bugs and technical issues to document impact and correct prioritization

Required Experience:

• Programming experience with Go and React
• 2+ Years of managing a team of at least 4 engineers
• Experience with managing remote/off shore resources and team members
• Experience interviewing and hiring engineers for a growing team
• Has worked in a startup environment previously