Location:Canberra / Melbourne CBD / Scoresby (VIC)Work type:Onsite, full-time9 Month Fixed-Term Contract@ 180,000 annual packageSecurity:Must hold active TSPV(and be eligible to obtain/maintain additional agency-specific access)
Senior Software Engineer/s
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
Multiple roles available (x2)
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