.NET Technical Lead

Cipher Recruitment; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 185,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Cipher Recruitment is seeking a Technical Lead for a Sydney-based government organisation. You will lead technical solution design and development across enterprise applications, working with stakeholders to drive innovation and maintain platform performance.

The role requires 10+ years in .NET and proven experience across on-premise and hybrid cloud environments, with strong DevOps, documentation, and governance capabilities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of .NET development experience.
• Experience designing solutions for on-premise and hybrid cloud environments.
• Experience managing development and production environments.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Proven technical project management capability.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Experience developing business cases and technical documentation.
• Government or enterprise experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain and pass a Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution architecture and technical design for complex enterprise applications.
• Manage technical deliverables across digital programs and present designs to governance boards.
• Develop and oversee high-quality system changes and enhancements.
• Maintain application platforms across on-premise and hybrid cloud environments.
• Ensure effective development, production support, and technical quality.
• Provide technical leadership across projects and development teams.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and identify opportunities for innovation.
• Contribute to technical project management, business cases, and solution documentation.

Skills

NET development

Enterprise solutions

Hybrid cloud

DevOps / CI-CD

Project management

Technical documentation

Government / enterprise context

Police Check

Job description

Technical Lead | $1,000-$1,100/day including super | 12-Month Contract

Our client, a Sydney-based government organisation, is seeking an experienced Technical Lead to lead solution architecture, application development, and enterprise application support.

Location: Sydney - 2-3 days per week in the office

Interstate candidates: 100% remote

Daily Rate: $1,000-$1,100/day + super, depending on skills and experience

About the Role

You will be responsible for leading technical solution design and development across enterprise applications, ensuring solutions are delivered to high standards, on time and within budget. You will work closely with business and technology stakeholders to drive innovation, strengthen digital capability, and ensure the ongoing performance of application platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead solution architecture and technical design for complex enterprise applications
• Manage technical deliverables across digital programs, including presenting architecture designs to governance boards
• Develop and oversee high-quality system changes and enhancements
• Manage and maintain application platforms across on-premise and hybrid cloud environments
• Ensure effective development, production support, and technical quality
• Provide technical leadership across projects and development teams
• Stay current with emerging technologies and identify opportunities for innovation
• Contribute to technical project management, business cases, and solution documentation

About You

• 10+ years' experience in .NET development
• Strong enterprise application development experience within corporate environments
• Proven experience designing solutions across complex on-premise and hybrid cloud environments
• Experience managing development and production environments
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Demonstrated technical project management capability
• Excellent analytical, written, communication, and presentation skills
• Experience developing business cases and technical documentation
• Government or enterprise experience will be highly regarded
• Ability to obtain and pass a Police Check

Applicants must have full Australian working rights.