Senior Software Engineer - Perm

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)

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 contemporary tooling are non-negotiable.

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

To be successful, you'll bring strong software engineering fundamentals plus solid delivery experience in complex environments, including:
Robust 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)
Work on genuinely high-impact, mission-critical systems
Strong engineering culture with up-to-date tooling and processes

If you meet the clearance requirement and want to explore details (team, tech stack, program scope), reach out to Brianna Bailey at Talenza for a confidential discussion.

📌 Senior Software Engineer Tspv Required Melbourne
🏢 Talenza
📍 Melbourne