Job Description
Overview
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Senior Software Engineer - Data & API Platforms. Canberra or Sydney | Hybrid Working | NV1 Eligible.
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We are partnering with a high-profile Federal Government organisation undergoing a major digital and regulatory transformation program. An opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join a cross-functional delivery team focused on modernising large-scale data and API capabilities.
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This role is ideal for a senior engineer who enjoys building high-performance distributed systems, working across modern cloud-native technologies, and contributing to mission-critical platforms with significant national impact.
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What Youll Be Doing
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Develop and deliver high-quality API and data pipeline solutions aligned to approved architecture and engineering best practices
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Support technical release coordination for both internal and external delivery activities
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Monitor, manage, and proactively mitigate risks relating to system performance and API availability
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Collaborate closely with engineers, testers, analysts, and stakeholders within agile delivery teams
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Contribute to broader platform uplift initiatives and continuous improvement activities
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Build scalable, resilient applications leveraging both SQL and NoSQL data sources
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Key Skills & Experience
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Essential
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5+ years' experience in Senior Software Engineering roles
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Strong Java development experience
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Commercial experience with:n
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Apache Spark
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Kafka
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Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)
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Experience designing efficient processing algorithms and optimising application performance
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Experience with containerisation and orchestration tools including Kubernetes and Rancher
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Experience with CI/CD and continuous delivery tools such as Jenkins
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Robust understanding of automated testing frameworks
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Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional agile teams
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Nice to Have
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Experience working within large-scale government or enterprise transformation environments
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Exposure to highly available API ecosystems and large data processing environments
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Security Requirements
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Candidates must hold, or be eligible to obtain, a Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) security clearance. Applicants with an active Baseline clearance and ability to upgrade are encouraged to apply.
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Working Arrangements
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Hybrid model
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Minimum 2 days onsite per week in Canberra or Sydney
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12-month initial contract with potential extension options
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Qualifications
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Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
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If you are a senior engineer passionate about scalable platforms, distributed systems, and delivering meaningful technology outcomes, we would love to hear from you.
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To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Rashmi Kapse on *************** or email
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and quote the ****** job reference number.
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Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.
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📌 1 Senior Software Engineer Lh-06655 (Canberra)
🏢 Paxus
📍 Canberra