Senior Software Engineer (TSPV Required)

Job Description

Location: Canberra / Melbourne CBD / Scoresby (VIC) Work type: Onsite, full-time 9 Month Fixed-Term Contract @ 180,000 annual package Security: Must hold active TSPV (and be eligible to obtain/maintain additional agency-specific access)

Senior Software Engineer/s \n

We're partnering confidentially with a major defence / national security aligned organisation delivering mission-critical platforms and networks that support high-impact outcomes.

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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 \n

You’ll work across the full SDLC and contribute to design and delivery of secure, enterprise-grade solutions. Responsibilities will include:

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• Leading and contributing to solution design, prototyping, and engineering approach selection
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• Translating requirements into technical deliverables in collaboration with systems/engineering stakeholders
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• Hands-on development, unit/integration testing, and support through release/deployment
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• Promoting and embedding engineering best practices (secure coding, quality, CI/CD)
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• Mentoring and supporting junior engineers where needed
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What we're looking for \n

To be successful, you’ll bring strong software engineering fundamentals plus solid delivery experience in complex environments, including:

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• Strong commercial experience with Java and JavaScript
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• Experience building API services and working with enterprise integration patterns
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• Working knowledge of DevOps / CI/CD, plus tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
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• Experience with Agile delivery (Agile / Kanban)
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• Comfort working with tools like Jira and Confluence
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• Exposure to geospatial systems is highly regarded
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Eligibility (essential) \n

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• Australian Citizen
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• Active TSPV clearance (this is non-negotiable for this program)
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Why consider it? \n

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• Work on genuinely high-impact, mission-critical systems
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• Strong engineering culture with modern tooling and processes
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• Multiple roles available (x2)
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