Principal Software Engineer (.Net)

People Connect ICT Solutions; Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the design and implementation of innovative software solutions. This role offers the chance to provide technical leadership, ensuring adherence to best practices while delivering secure and scalable applications that meet government standards. You will work with cutting-edge Microsoft technologies, mentor development teams, and play a crucial role in shaping the future of technology solutions. If you are passionate about technology and have a proven track record in leadership, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in a senior role, preferably at the director level.
• Expertise in Microsoft .NET technologies and secure application design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of complex software solutions using Microsoft technologies.
• Mentor development teams on identity best practices and OWASP standards.

Skills

Microsoft .NET

Azure AD

OAuth2/OpenID Connect/SAML

Cucumber

Selenium

CI/CD pipelines

Application architecture

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field

Relevant certifications in Microsoft technologies

Tools

API testing tools

Development tools for .NET

Job description

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About the Company - We are hiring for Federal Agency Principal Consultant - (EL2 Level) for Canberra, Melbourne, and Sydney. 12 months + 12 months. AU citizens can apply.

About the Role -

The agency is seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and implementation of complex software solutions using Microsoft .NET technologies.

This role involves providing technical leadership, ensuring adherence to best practices, and delivering secure and scalable applications that meet government standards.

Responsibilities

• Application architecture and design of end-to-end solutions using the Microsoft technology stack, across identity, web/desktop applications, web services, and batch jobs.
• Design and implement secure authentication & authorization solutions using Azure AD, Entra ID, AD FS, and OAuth2/OpenID Connect/SAML.
• Ensure applications comply with OWASP best practices, and ACSC Essential Eight, and IRAP security standards.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering teams, mentoring developers on Identity best practices in .NET and Microsoft platforms.
• Define and implement test automation frameworks using BDD principles, ensuring scalable and maintainable automation through Cucumber, Selenium, and API testing tools.
• Work closely with developers, testers, and business analysts to refine acceptance criteria, write Gherkin-based test scenarios, and integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications - Minimum Experience is 12 + yrs is senior Role Director Level

Equal Opportunity Statement - Include a statement on commitment to diversity and inclusivity.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Consulting, Engineering, and Information Technology

Industries

• Information Services, Technology, Information and Media, and IT Services and IT Consulting