Senior Software Engineer
Summary
Senior Software Engineer designing and building secure, scalable cloud-native solutions (AWS, Java, Python, serverless, containers, Terraform/CDK, CI/CD) on a major Australian government technology program. Contract in Canberra to 30 June 2027; onsite full-time for the first 3 months, then hybrid. AGSVA NV1 clearance is mandatory.
Salary: Competitive rates
Senior Software Engineer | AWS CloudDeliver secure, scalable cloud-native solutions using AWS, Java, Python and modern DevOps practices on a major government technology program. This role requires full-time onsite attendance in Canberra for the first 3 months, with hybrid arrangements considered afterward.
Location : ACT
Work Arrangement: Hybird
Contract Duration: Contract to 30 June 2027 with 2 x 12-month extension options
Security Clearance Requirement: Must hold an AGSVA NV1 clearance
Essential Tasks
- Design and develop cloud-native applications, APIs, microservices and integrations on AWS.
- Build serverless and containerised solutions using Lambda, ECS, EKS and related AWS services.
- Develop Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD pipelines using Terraform, CloudFormation or AWS CDK.
- Provide technical leadership across design, development, deployment and operational support.
- Senior software development expertise across complex applications and cloud solutions.
- Strong AWS cloud-native development experience with Java, Python, Node.js or TypeScript.
- Experience designing complex software and systems using secure, scalable architecture patterns.
- Strong systems integration, automation, CI/CD and technical leadership capability.
Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, to register your interest in this role, please either contact Hamza Zahid or the Compas Team on (02) 6230 0233 and send through your CV by following the link below.
About Compas
Compas Pty Ltd is a Canberra based wholly Australian owned, Recruitment and Services company that has been operating since 1987. We specialise in the provision of permanent, contract and temporary recruitment services, as well as specialised Consulting assignments.
YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE
Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current AGSVA clearance and be able to obtain NV1.