Senior Software Engineer

Salary: $120 - $140 per hour including super

• 7 + 12 + 12-month contract
• Baseline Security Clearance required.
• Belconnen, ACT - Hybrid Opportunity
• EL1 equivalent | JavaScript | React | AWS | Azure DevOps | Full-Stack | Agile | CI/CD |

Our client, a very large Federal Government Organisation, whose focus is on national security, emergency management, boarder control, immigration and multicultural affairs, are seeking the experience of a Senior Software Engineer.

Duties of the Senior Software Engineer.

• Developing complex software applications using JavaScript technologies that meet business needs;
• Providing technical advice to various teams/stakeholders;
• Developing, maintaining and enabling automated performance of unit testing for system components;
• Development and maintenance of Azure DevOps Pipelines to manage automated deployments, security scanning and quality assurance;
• Security vulnerability remediation, library and package updates, including dependency management;
• Expected to transfer skills and knowledge to departmental staff and ensure appropriate documentation is stored;
• Required to actively participate and thus contribute to all Agile Ceremonies.

Skills and Experience Required

• Experience monitoring and assessing emerging technologies;
• Strong software development and lifecycle experience;
• Experience with complex software and systems design;
• Knowledge of software development methods, tools and standards;
• Strong technical leadership and stakeholder communication skills.

Desirable criteria

• 5+ years’ experience working with JavaScript technologies;
• 1+ years’ experience working with Applications hosted in AWS Cloud environments;
• Demonstrated experience with:
  • React
  • CSS, Less CSS & HTML
  • Typescript or any Javascript MVC frameworks
  • Web Services (SOAP and RESTful)
  • Source code management using Git with Azure DevOps
  • Azure Pipelines and related Azure technologies
  • Designing, developing, supporting and maintaining capabilities in large complex ICT environments.

How to Apply

For a copy of the full job description, including the application instructions please get in touch with Jess P at the Recruitment Hive by clicking the Quick Apply button. Alternatively, you can reach Jess P on (02) 6299 1006 to discuss further.

Please note, applications close on Thursday, 10 September 2026 - 11:00am, Canberra time

Recruitment Hive welcome late applications to be considered for future opportunities

Job ID JP 678339 | LH-07722

We Value Diversity

The Recruitment Hive is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience and are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. We encourage people with disability, indigenous, veterans and people of all backgrounds and abilities to express their interest in this role.