APS5 Associate Software Engineer (Developer)

Calleo; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on SAP exposure

Full stack development exposure

Mentor from senior engineers

Hybrid after 6 weeks onsite

Long-term extension potential

Job summary

Calleo is seeking an APS5 Associate Software Engineer to join a Canberra or Brisbane team on a 12-month contract with potential extension. The role involves designing, coding, testing and maintaining enterprise software under guidance from senior engineers, with SAP S/4HANA, UI5 and modern web frameworks.

Starting onsite for 6 weeks, the position then moves to hybrid work. You will contribute to national service delivery by delivering reliable software used by millions of Australians.

Qualifications

• SFIA level 2 software development experience.
• Experience in application support or issue investigation.
• Exposure to SAP S/4HANA, UI5 or ABAP highly regarded.
• Angular or Node.js experience is advantageous.
• Ability to obtain a Baseline security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and code moderately complex software solutions.
• Test, document and refactor code to agreed standards.
• Support go-live, maintenance and issue resolution.
• Analyse technical requirements and propose solutions.
• Identify and escalate ICT issues and risks.

Skills

SFIA Level 2

Angular

Node.js

SAP S/4HANA

UI5

ABAP

Baseline security clearance

Job description

APS5 Associate Software Engineer (Developer)

• 12-month contract with potential 12-month extension | Canberra or Brisbane | January 2027 start
• Build and support software used by millions of Australians
• Hybrid working after an initial 6 weeks onsite

About the company

This Federal Government Department sits at the frontline of service delivery, supporting millions of Australians every day. It is investing in modern technology to build world class platforms that make it easier for people to get the support they need.

About the role

Join a development team building and supporting enterprise software that underpins national service delivery. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, you will design, code, test and maintain solutions, with SAP S/4HANA and modern web frameworks in the mix.

Duties

• Design and code moderately complex software solutions
• Test, document and refactor code to agreed standards
• Support go-live, maintenance and issue resolution
• Analyse technical requirements and propose solutions
• Identify and escalate ICT issues and risks

Skills & experience

• Software development experience at SFIA Level 2
• Application support or issue investigation experience
• Exposure to SAP S/4HANA, UI5 or ABAP highly regarded
• Angular or Node JS experience well regarded
• Ability to obtain a Baseline security clearance

Benefits

• Hands-on SAP and full stack development exposure
• Work alongside and learn from senior engineers
• Deliver work with real national impact
• Hybrid working after initial 6 weeks onsite
• Long-term engagement with potential extension

Applications close Wednesday 11 November 2026.

To find out more about Calleo and see our other roles, visit calleo.com.au or follow us on LinkedIn.

Calleo is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders and cultures.