Job Description
About the Role
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Principal Software Engineer
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Location: Canberra, ACT
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Work Arrangement: Hybrid (On-site at Barton office with flexible options available)
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Contract Duration: Until 30 June ****
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Start Date: Monday, 6 October ****
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Extension Options: Up to 2 x 12-month terms
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Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain Negative Vetting Level 2
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Hours: Maximum 40 hours per week
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Experience Level: Principal / EL2 equivalent
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Responsibilities
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Define and communicate the technical strategy for supported products.
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Promote scalable, maintainable systems through governance and design reviews.
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Resolve technical blockers and provide escalation support.
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Champion continuous integration and improvement practices.
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Standardise technical practices across teams.
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Ensure compliance with best practices and relevant frameworks.
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Act as a conduit between technical and business stakeholders.
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Mentor technical staff and foster a collaborative team culture.
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Develop and review design, architectural, and technical documentation.
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Engage in strong stakeholder relationship management.
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Technical Skills & Experience
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Essential:
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Solid stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
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Proven experience in software development using .Net and Angular.
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Experience supporting digital solutions across diverse stakeholders.
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Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation and architectural designs.
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Desirable:
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Experience or qualifications in agile software development.
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Experience designing cloud-native applications or migrating on-premises solutions to the cloud.
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About the Team
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You'll be joining a high-performing team responsible for the design, development, and enhancement of a key whole-of-government system. The team values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
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Contact: Linda Jona, Consultant
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Let's connect
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