About The Company
Hays is partnering with a small, federal government-backed organisation seeking an experienced Software Engineer. The organisation is a leading scientific and technology organisation that delivers large-scale digital platforms and services used across Australia. Its work supports important national outcomes through the development and operation of reliable, secure and modern technology solutions. You will join a high-performing engineering team that values collaboration, technical quality and continuous improvement. The environment offers the opportunity to contribute to platforms with broad reach while working alongside software developers, infrastructure specialists, security professionals and business stakeholders.

About The Role
This is a long-term contract opportunity based from a central office in Canberra, with hybrid working arrangements available. The initial engagement is 19 months, with the potential for a 12-month extension. The organisation is open to applications from Australian citizens and permanent residents. As a Software Engineer, you will design, develop and support enterprise applications across a modern technology environment. You will contribute throughout the software development lifecycle, from understanding requirements and designing solutions through to implementation, testing, deployment and ongoing support. Your work will span web applications, APIs, microservices and cloud services. You will help deliver and improve cloud-based applications using contemporary engineering practices and automation technologies. Working closely with technical teams and business stakeholders,



you will contribute to solutions that meet functional needs while supporting maintainability, security, performance and reliability. Qualifications Applicants should bring strong software development experience, particularly with Java, and a practical understanding of designing and building enterprise applications. Experience with Spring Boot, Hibernate, Grails or comparable frameworks is expected. You should also have experience developing APIs, web applications and microservices, and be comfortable contributing across the software development lifecycle. Experience with AWS and cloud-based services is important. You should have familiarity with containerisation and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, as well as Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation. Experience working in CI/CD environments and a sound understanding of modern software engineering practices are also required. Clear communication, a collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams will help you succeed. Australian citizenship or permanent residency is required for consideration. Responsibilities Design, develop, test and support enterprise software applications, APIs,



microservices and cloud services. Apply Java and relevant frameworks to build maintainable, effective solutions that align with technical requirements and organisational needs. Contribute to solution design, code reviews, testing, troubleshooting and documentation. Work with AWS services and container technologies to support cloud-native delivery. Use Infrastructure as Code approaches and contribute to automated build, test and deployment processes within CI/CD environments. Collaborate with developers, infrastructure and security teams, and business stakeholders to clarify requirements, resolve issues and deliver dependable outcomes. Follow established engineering, security and quality practices, and contribute to continuous improvement across the team. Benefits Join a technically focused, collaborative team working on digital platforms that support nationally significant outcomes. The role offers an initial 19-month contract with the potential for a further 12-month extension, hybrid working arrangements and exposure to up-to-date cloud, automation and DevOps technologies. The position is based at a central Canberra office, providing an opportunity to work closely with the engineering team and stakeholders. Equal Opportunity Hays welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates and is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. Selection will be based on relevant skills, experience and role requirements. Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents to be considered for this opportunity.

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