Senior Software Engineer

Join an elite team dedicated to enhancing Australia's cyber security within one of the oldest government intelligence agencies in Australia.

The organisation protects the nation's critical infrastructure and ensures the safety of digital environments. They collaborate with over 110,000 organisations to enhance cyber resilience and work extensively with international partners, including the Five Eyes alliance, to enhance Australia’s ability to counter global threats.

The Opportunity

This role offers you the chance to be at the forefront of cyber defence, working on projects that safeguard essential services and infrastructure. You will be part of a highly skilled team where your contributions directly impact national security.

It is a 12-month contract with extensions within a federal government client which is well funded and growing.

The Role

As a Senior Software Engineer/Developer, you will join our client's Cyber Hygiene Improvement Programs (CHIPs) team, focusing on developing and implementing advanced software solutions to bolster cyber defences. 

• Lead a team of developers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions
• Apply best practice software engineering methodologies to design and develop secure, scalable applications
• Develop and maintain software using Python, ensuring it meets rigorous standards of quality and performance
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline the development and deployment process
• Design and develop distributed systems that support robust and scalable applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on project goals and deliverables

The Ideal Person

You are an experienced software engineer with a strong background in developing secure, high-quality software solutions potentially in similar domains. You are motivated by the opportunity to keep contributing to national security and are passionate about cyber security.

Your expertise in Python, CI/CD tools, and distributed systems development is complemented by ability and enjoyment guiding and mentoring development teams.
 
Salary / Rate

$150/hr – $170/hr including superannuation
 
How to Apply

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link.
 
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Mitch Porteous on 02 6108 4878 quoting ref no. 19552
 
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