- 12 + 12 + 12-month with a key Commonwealth Government agency
- Positions available nationally across the ACT, NSW, VIC, QLD, SA and WA
- Work at the forefront of innovation within a large Commonwealth Government environment
- Applicants must hold, or be eligible to obtain, a Baseline security clearance

Resolve Recruit is partnering with a leading Commonwealth Government agency to find experienced and highly skilled Senior Software Engineers – Innovation.

This is a hands-on role for engineers who enjoy working at the front edge of a large enterprise: researching emerging technologies, building proof-of-concepts and rapid prototypes, and then transforming successful ideas into secure, scalable and enterprise-ready capabilities.

You will design, develop, test and support innovative digital solutions aligned with strategic priorities. Working across C#, .NET, Python, Azure and AI technologies, you will balance rapid experimentation with the architecture, security, governance and operational requirements of a major government environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Design, develop, test and support innovative digital solutions, prototypes and technology capabilities
- Research, evaluate and adopt emerging technologies, AI capabilities, engineering practices and innovative delivery approaches
- Build proof-of-concepts and rapid prototypes to test technical hypotheses, demonstrate business value and support investment decisions
- Translate successful prototypes and experimental solutions into secure, scalable, maintainable and enterprise-ready capabilities
- Develop C# and .NET web applications and APIs
- Use Python to develop AI and machine-learning solutions, prototypes and web applications
- Design and automate Azure environments using Infrastructure as Code and Terraform
- Ensure solutions comply with enterprise architecture, security, scalability, supportability and governance requirements




- Work collaboratively with architects, engineers, delivery teams and business stakeholders
- Develop reusable technical patterns, components, libraries, frameworks, standards and processes
- Balance rapid delivery and experimentation with enterprise reliability and risk-management considerations
- Contribute to capability uplift through mentoring, knowledge sharing and technical documentation
- Capture technical learnings and embed them into reusable assets, guidance and platform capabilities
- Contribute to a culture of innovation, continuous learning, experimentation and improvement

Key Experience and Skills To be successful, you will demonstrate experience across the following areas:

- C# and .NET web applications and APIs
- Python development for AI/ML, rapid prototyping and web frameworks
- Microsoft Azure, Infrastructure as Code and Terraform
- Establishing reusable engineering patterns that support enterprise capability
- Applying AI and machine-learning software practices to specific business problems or operational challenges
- Government or large-enterprise IT design and delivery
- Building secure, scalable and maintainable software solutions
- Working collaboratively across multidisciplinary technical and business teams

Experience with comparable or analogous technologies will also be considered where you can clearly explain how your experience relates to the role.

Candidates should also demonstrate a genuine interest in AI, innovation and emerging technologies.



Relevant experience may have been gained through professional roles, start-up environments, personal or side projects, self-directed learning, open-source contributions, published research, hackathons or innovation challenges.

A demonstrated understanding of responsible AI and AI safety principles will be highly regarded.

Security Requirements

Applicants must hold, or be eligible to obtain, a Baseline security clearance.

Work Arrangements The roles can be performed nationally from approved locations in the ACT, NSW, VIC, QLD, SA and WA.

Alternative flexible working arrangements, including additional remote work, may be considered on a case-by-case basis, subject to business requirements and the needs of the team.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced software engineer who enjoys exploring emerging technologies and transforming promising ideas into practical enterprise capabilities, we would love to hear from you.

Apply by Wednesday, 5 August 2026. Applications received after the deadline may still be considered for future opportunities For further information or to discuss this opportunity, please email [email protected], quoting job ID: 37273.

Why Choose Resolve?

- Expert recruitment consultants committed to advancing your career.
- A transparent and fair fee structure, offering you peace of mind and trust at every step.
- Versatile contracting models to suit your specific needs.
- Complimentary payroll management and tax compliance services, supported by our expertise as a Chartered Accounting firm and Registered Tax Agents.
- Exclusive access to membership privileges at collaborative co-working spaces, fostering networking and innovation.
- A variety of pay cycle options designed for financial convenience and flexibility.
- Access to corporate benefits programs, enhancing both your qualified and personal life.

📌 Senior Software Engineer – AI & Innovation (.NET, Python & Azure) (Melbourne)
🏢 Resolve Recruit
📍 Melbourne