Senior Software Engineer

Projects Assured; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Projects Assured in Canberra is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain secure software for a major GEOINT program. You will collaborate with architects, product owners, and stakeholders to deliver mission-critical systems in a Defence environment.

The role emphasizes security, performance, and scalability, with opportunities to contribute to architecture and documentation on long-term workstreams.

Qualifications

• Significant experience designing and developing enterprise software solutions.
• Strong software engineering fundamentals and modern development practices.
• Experience in Agile and multidisciplinary delivery environments.
• Ability to work effectively in Defence or Government environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and system components.
• Analyse business and technical requirements to deliver effective software solutions.
• Participate in peer code reviews and promote software engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with project teams to estimate, plan, and deliver software outcomes.
• Maintain and enhance existing applications, including defect resolution and code refactoring.
• Ensure solutions meet security, performance, scalability, and reliability requirements.
• Contribute to technical architecture and solution design activities.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and conduct root-cause analysis.
• Ensure compliance with Defence security requirements and the ISM.
• Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation.

Skills

Enterprise software design

Agile methods

Secure software development

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Projects Assured is a premier Canberra consultancy delivering strategic expertise in Management Advisory, Capability Management, and Information Technology Services. As trusted advisors and proven delivery partners, we've built our reputation on successfully tackling our clients' most complex business challenges.

Our team comprises dynamic professionals who bring diverse perspectives and rich life experiences to every engagement. We foster an environment where work-life balance thrives through our Work, Live and Reward philosophy. We take pride in our inclusive culture, welcoming talent across all ages, nationalities, abilities, and backgrounds. Our people are pragmatic, energetic, and passionate professionals who bring diverse life experiences to high performing teams.

About the Opportunity

Projects Assured is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to support a major program delivering critical GEOINT mission system capabilities.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable, and high-performing software solutions that support operational outcomes. You will collaborate with architects, business analysts, product owners, project managers, engineers, and senior stakeholders to deliver innovative software solutions within a highly secure Defence environment.

This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to mission-critical systems while working alongside experienced Defence and technology professionals on a long-term program of work.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and system components.
• Analyse business and technical requirements to deliver effective software solutions.
• Participate in peer code reviews and promote software engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with project teams to estimate, plan, and deliver software outcomes.
• Maintain and enhance existing applications, including defect resolution and code refactoring.
• Ensure solutions meet security, performance, scalability, and reliability requirements.
• Contribute to technical architecture and solution design activities.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and conduct root-cause analysis.
• Ensure compliance with Defence security requirements and the Information Security Manual (ISM).
• Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation.

What We’re Looking For

We are interested in professionals who can demonstrate:

• Significant experience designing and developing enterprise software solutions.
• Strong software engineering fundamentals and contemporary development practices.
• Experience working in Agile and multidisciplinary delivery environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience contributing to solution architecture and technical design.
• Knowledge of secure software development practices.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively within complex Defence or Government environments.

Candidates with experience in one or more of the following will be highly regarded

• Defence, intelligence, national security, or mission system environments.
• Secure and classified ICT systems.
• System integration and API development.
• Cloud, containerisation, and DevSecOps practices.
• Geospatial, intelligence, or GEOINT-related systems.

What’s In It For You?

At Projects Assured, we invest in our people and provide opportunities to work on meaningful projects that make a difference.

You will have access to:

• Challenging and rewarding Defence projects.
• Career development and professional growth opportunities.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Wellbeing initiatives aligned to our Work, Live and Reward philosophy.
• The opportunity to work alongside some of Canberra's leading consulting and technology professionals.