Java Developer | Federal Government
About the Prospect
Join a dedicated Information Technology Services Division to develop and enhance mission-critical enterprise applications for a prominent Federal Government department.
Make a tangible impact on large-scale national operations by driving system maturity, software innovation, and operational efficiency within a highly collaborative and dynamic environment.
What's on Offer
Contract/Engagement:Initial contract to 30 June **** + 1x 12-month extension.
Location & Flexibility:Canberra, ACT.
Role & Responsibilities
Design and develop:Build, implement, and test robust, highly scalable software solutions aligned with business requirements and modern software development standards.
Troubleshoot and resolve:Collaborate with cross-functional teams to proactively investigate, diagnose, and resolve complex application performance issues.
Optimise existing systems:Perform revisions, repairs, and expansions of legacy programs to drive operating efficiency and meet evolving departmental needs.
Produce high-quality documentation:Create and maintain a premium standard of technical and system design documentation.




Mentor and lead:Support the development of specialist technical expertise by guiding and mentoring less experienced developers.
Engage stakeholders:Develop strong relationships across the agency to manage expectations, contribute to project reporting, and ensure strict compliance with governance processes.
Skills & Experience
To be successful in this position, you will ideally bring:
Technical Toolkit:Extensive expertise in Java and Java EE environments.
Experience with software version upgrades and knowledge of Commonwealth ICT frameworks will be highly regarded.
Experience:A proven track record developing and maintaining high-quality, robust, and scalable enterprise-level software solutions.
Relevant IT qualifications are desirable.
Core Capabilities:Exceptional analytical abilities with a focus on business improvement, coupled with the communication skills required to anticipate stakeholder needs across a geographically dispersed network.
Eligibility & Clearance Requirements
Security Clearance:Candidatesmust hold a current NV1 (Negative Vetting Level 1) security clearancein order to apply.
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📌 Java Developer | Federal Government (Canberra)
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