Location:
Canberra / Melbourne CBD / Scoresby (VIC)
Work type:
Onsite, full-time
Package:
Up to
$180,000 inc. super
(guide)
Security:
Must hold active TSPV
(and be eligible to obtain/maintain additional agency-specific access)
The opportunity
Senior Software Engineer - Perm
We're partnering confidentially with a
major defence / national security aligned organisation
delivering
mission-critical platforms and networks
that support high-impact outcomes.
This is a chance to join a high-performing engineering team working on a
large-scale information integration program
, where secure engineering practices, quality delivery, and modern tooling are non-negotiable.
What you'll be doing
You'll work across the full SDLC and contribute to design and delivery of secure, enterprise-grade solutions. Responsibilities will include:
Leading and contributing to
solution design, prototyping, and engineering approach selection
Translating requirements into technical deliverables in collaboration with systems/engineering stakeholders
Hands-on
development, unit/integration testing, and support through release/deployment




Promoting and embedding
engineering best practices
(secure coding, quality, CI/CD)
Mentoring and supporting junior engineers where needed
What we're looking for
To be successful, you'll bring solid software engineering fundamentals plus solid delivery experience in complex environments, including:
Strong commercial experience with
Java
and
JavaScript
Experience building
API services
and working with enterprise integration patterns
Working knowledge of
DevOps / CI/CD
, plus tools such as
Docker
and
Kubernetes
Experience with Agile delivery (Agile / Kanban)
Comfort working with tools like
Jira
and
Confluence
Exposure to
geospatial systems
is highly regarded
Eligibility (essential):
Australian Citizen
Active TSPV clearance
(this is non-negotiable for this program)
Why consider it?
Work on genuinely
high-impact, mission-critical systems
Strong engineering culture with modern tooling and processes
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📌 Senior Software Engineer (Tspv Required) (Melbourne)
🏢 Talenza
📍 Melbourne