Senior Application Developer

NSW Police Force; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Leave purchase option

Annual leave loading

Wellbeing programs

Salary packaging options via superann.

In-house gym facilities

Job summary

The NSW Police Force in Parramatta is seeking a Senior Application Developer to lead the development, testing and maintenance of enterprise applications and platform services. You will work within the MobiPol team to deliver reliable technology solutions that support policing and corporate functions.

You will mentor junior developers, participate in secure coding practices and documentation, and collaborate with analysts, testers and stakeholders to implement features, fixes and deployments.

Qualifications

• Develop, test, support and maintain business-critical applications and platform services.
• Translate user requirements into technical solutions.
• Prepare technical documentation and user guides.
• Support deployment activities and change management processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance and maintain enterprise applications and platform services.
• Deliver application features, enhancements and bug fixes under guidance of senior team members.
• Support testing, troubleshooting and defect resolution activities.
• Analyse user requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Maintain documentation and support procedures for applications and integrations.
• Collaborate with developers, analysts, testers and business stakeholders to deliver technology outcomes.
• Assist in deployment activities and adherence to security and privacy requirements.

Skills

Enterprise applications

Testing & debugging

Secure coding

Cross-team collaboration

Documentation

Job description

Temporary Full-Time up to 30th June 2029

Parramatta and Sydney Olympic Park

About us

The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is one of the largest police forces in the western world, with more than 20,000 employees, including more than 4,000 administrative employees who support the sworn officers that provide a range of law and order services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the socially, geographically and culturally diverse community of NSW.

About the role

We have an opportunity for aSenior Application Developerto be part of our Application Platform Services - MobiPol Team, Technology and Communication Services Command. The Senior Application Developer guides other application developers and leads in the creation of large or complex applications that facilitate the achievement of business outcomes through the use of process and technology.

View the relevant role description for more information on this role (e.g. essential requirements, key accountabilities, key challenges and capabilities required for the role)

To be successful in this role, you will have:

This role contributes to the development, testing, support and maintenance of business-critical applications and platform services that support operational policing and corporate functions across NSW Police Force. Working as part of a collaborative team, the position assists with delivering technology solutions, supporting system reliability and responding to application issues while developing technical skills and experience across enterprise technologies and platforms.

You will be involved in:

• Assists in the development, enhancement and maintenance of enterprise applications and platform services.
• Participates in the delivery of application features, enhancements and bug fixes under the guidance of senior team members.
• Supports application testing, troubleshooting and defect resolution activities.
• Assists with analysing user requirements and translating them into technical solutions.
• Contributes to the maintenance and support of business-critical applications, integrations and related technologies.
• Participates in the investigation and resolution of application incidents and service requests.
• Works collaboratively with developers, analysts, testers and business stakeholders to deliver technology outcomes.
• Assists in preparing and maintaining technical documentation, support procedures and user guides.
• Supports implementation and deployment activities in accordance with established development and change management processes.
• Applies secure coding practices and assists with ensuring compliance with security and privacy requirements.
• Develops technical skills, knowledge and experience across application development, integration technologies and enterprise platforms.

Contributes to continuous improvement initiatives and knowledge sharing activities within the team.

What we can offer you

At NSWPF our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. Some of the benefits available when you join the NSWPF include:

• flexible work options;
• opportunity to purchase leave;
• annual leave loading;
• corporate wellbeing programs including seminars and the Fitness Passport;
• salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease;
• convenient location for public transport and to shops etc;
• in-house gym facilities.

If you require any further information about this opportunity, please contact the hiring manager Manish Choyal via 0426 659 ***.

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must meet one of the following statuses:

• a permanent resident of Australia; or
• a New Zealand citizen.

Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a rigorous National Police (criminal history) Check and obtain and maintain a Security Clearance as determined by the NSW Police Force.

Our commitment to Diversity:

At the NSW Police Force, we are proud to be an employer of a diverse range of people. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees where differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging.

We welcome applications from individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people of all ages.

We understand that the recruitment journey may present unique challenges. If you:

• Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like support with your application, please contact the NSWPF Aboriginal Employment & Engagement team at ********@police.nsw.gov.au
• Identify as a person with disability and require further information on the role or adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the Inclusion & Diversity team at *************@police.nsw.gov.au

Are transgender or gender diverse and want to learn more about our support options, please contact the Inclusion & Diversity team at *************@police.nsw.gov.au

This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

For more information on applying for roles with the NSW Police Force click here

For Technical assistance please contact: ***************@police.nsw.gov.au (Please include the word Taleo in the subject line)

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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