Java Developer | Federal Government

Aurec; Canberra; Vor Ort; AUD 100.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Aurec in Canberra is seeking a Java Developer to join the Federal Government-facing Information Technology Services Division. You will design, develop, and test robust, scalable software aligned with mission requirements and modern best practices, contributing to high-impact national operations.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, legacy system optimisation, documentation, and mentoring developers, while engaging stakeholders to ensure governance and delivery across a dispersed agency network.

Qualifikationen

• Extensive experience building enterprise Java applications.
• Experience with upgrades and Commonwealth ICT frameworks.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Design, implement and test scalable software solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues across teams.
• Revise and optimise legacy systems for efficiency.
• Produce high-quality technical and design documentation.
• Mentor junior developers and share knowledge.
• Engage stakeholders and ensure governance compliance.

Kenntnisse

Java

Java EE

Ausbildung

IT qualifications

Jobbeschreibung

Java Developer | Federal Government

About the Opportunity

• Join a dedicated Information Technology Services Division to develop and enhance mission-critical enterprise applications for a prominent Federal Government department.

• Make a tangible impact on large-scale national operations by driving system maturity, software innovation, and operational efficiency within a highly collaborative and dynamic environment.

What's on Offer

• Contract/Engagement: Initial contract to 30 June 2027 + 1x 12-month extension.

• Location & Flexibility: Canberra, ACT.

Role & Responsibilities

• Design and develop: Build, implement, and test robust, highly scalable software solutions aligned with business requirements and modern software development standards.

• Troubleshoot and resolve: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to proactively investigate, diagnose, and resolve complex application performance issues.

• Optimise existing systems: Perform revisions, repairs, and expansions of legacy programs to drive operating efficiency and meet evolving departmental needs.

• Produce high-quality documentation: Create and maintain a premium standard of technical and system design documentation.

• Mentor and lead: Support the development of specialist technical expertise by guiding and mentoring less experienced developers.

• Engage stakeholders: Develop strong relationships across the agency to manage expectations, contribute to project reporting, and ensure strict compliance with governance processes.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this position, you will ideally bring:

• Technical Toolkit: Extensive expertise in Java and Java EE environments. Experience with software version upgrades and knowledge of Commonwealth ICT frameworks will be highly regarded.

• Experience: A proven track record developing and maintaining high-quality, robust, and scalable enterprise-level software solutions. Relevant IT qualifications are desirable.

• Core Capabilities: Exceptional analytical abilities with a focus on business improvement, coupled with the communication skills required to anticipate stakeholder needs across a geographically dispersed network.

Eligibility & Clearance Requirements

• Security Clearance: Candidates must hold a current NV1 (Negative Vetting Level 1) security clearance in order to apply.