Job Description
Overview
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Location of work: Canberra
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Length of contract: 12 months
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Security clearance: Must be an Australian citizen
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Job details:
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Software Engineers write and test code, optimise software for speed and capability, evaluate and test new software, design and maintain software systems under limited supervision.
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Key duties and responsibilities
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The Department has a requirement for an experienced Python Developer who can design, build, maintain, and troubleshoot a Django-based application across the full stack.
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The role requires strong experience in UI development, backend logic, API design, messaging integration, and CI/CD pipeline.
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Mandatory requirements
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Strong proficiency in the Python 3 programming language
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5 years' experience in similar environments
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Solid, hands-on experience with Django and Django REST framework
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Proven experience building and maintaining REST APIs using Django REST framework
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Experience working with message queues / streaming platforms (e.g. Apache Pulsar)




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Valuable understanding of asynchronous and event-driven architectures
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Strong SQL skills and experience with PostgreSQL or similar relational database.
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Strong debugging and problem-solving skills across the full stack.
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Experience working with Django ORM and MVC/MVT Architecture
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Experience working with Django Models and Migrations
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Experience using collaboration tools that include git, issue tracking and wikis (e.g. GitLab, GitHub, Azure DevOps)
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Experienced in message queues/event streaming (e.g. Pulsar)
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Experience with provisioning workflows or distributed systems
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Workflow orchestration (e.g. Nifi)
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Advanced experience designing, optimising, and maintaining GitLabCI/CD pipelines.
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Working with Agile methodologies (e.g. Kanban, Scrum)
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Knowledge on virtual environments, deployment and pipelines.
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📌 Python Developer (New South Wales)
🏢 IT Alliance Australia
📍 New South Wales