Full Stack .NET Developer

Salary: Up to $127.95 per hour inc Super / We pay weekly

Full Stack .NET Developer

Drive digital transformation | Modernise critical payroll and HR systems | React, .NET Core, SQL Server & SSIS

Are you an experienced Full Stack .NET Developer looking to apply your technical expertise to a significant digital transformation program? Join the ACT Government’s Payroll Capability and Human Resource Management (PC-HRM) Program and help modernise business-critical payroll and HR applications across the ACT Public Service.

This is an opportunity to work on a complex technology modernisation initiative, replacing legacy systems with secure, scalable and supportable solutions using modern Microsoft technologies.

About the opportunity

The PC-HRM Program, managed by Digital Canberra’s Major Programs Branch, is modernising legacy applications that support the ACT Government’s Chris21 payroll and HR ecosystem.

As a key member of the development team, you will help transform legacy Visual Basic 6 (VB6) applications into modern .NET solutions, improve reporting capabilities and streamline data integration. The project leverages technologies including .NET, React, SQL Server, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and Power BI Report Server (PBIRS).

You will work collaboratively with business analysts, solution architects, testers and other technical stakeholders to deliver reliable, secure and maintainable enterprise applications.

Location: Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain full-stack enterprise applications using C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET Core and React.js.
• Modernise legacy VB6 applications by converting existing functionality into contemporary .NET solutions.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs, backend services and system integrations.
• Build responsive, user-friendly interfaces using React.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5 and CSS3.
• Design, develop and optimise SQL Server databases, T-SQL queries, stored procedures, functions and views.
• Develop and maintain SSIS packages to support ETL processes, data migration and data transformation.
• Support reporting modernisation using Power BI Report Server (PBIRS).
• Conduct unit testing, integration testing, code reviews, troubleshooting and performance optimisation.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments and version control using Azure DevOps and Git.
• Produce technical documentation, including solution designs, specifications, integration documentation and deployment guides.
• Work with technical and business stakeholders to translate requirements into effective solutions.
• Ensure solutions comply with security, privacy, accessibility, architectural and whole-of-government ICT standards.

Essential skills and experience

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Strong experience in full-stack .NET application development using C#, ASP.NET Core, .NET Core and the .NET Framework.
• Demonstrated front-end development capability using React.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5 and CSS3.
• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs, web services and integrated enterprise solutions.
• Strong SQL Server skills, including T-SQL, stored procedures, database design, query optimisation and performance tuning.
• Hands-on experience with SSIS, ETL package development, data migration and data integration.
• Experience with Power BI Report Server (PBIRS) or related reporting technologies.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices, testing, code reviews and application support.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Git, CI/CD pipelines and modern development practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable experience

• Five or more years of full-stack .NET development experience.
• Experience modernising legacy applications and migrating VB6 functionality to modern .NET technologies.
• Experience delivering enterprise applications using React.js, ASP.NET Core and SQL Server.
• Experience developing SSIS packages for data migration, transformation and integration projects.
• Knowledge of Entity Framework, Entity Framework Core and microservices architecture.
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience optimising database performance and delivering secure, scalable applications.

The ideal candidate

You are a proactive and detail-oriented developer who enjoys solving complex technical problems and delivering practical outcomes.

You can balance competing priorities, adapt to changing requirements and contribute positively within a small, collaborative delivery team.

You will bring a holistic approach to software design and development, build effective relationships with technical and business stakeholders, and take ownership of delivering quality solutions that support long-term business needs.

Compliance requirements

A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check is required.

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