Software Engineer

Australian Secret Intelligence Service; Canberra; Presencial; AUD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Australian Secret Intelligence Service is actively seeking Software Engineers to design, build, and maintain bespoke systems that maximise the value and impact of our data in Canberra. You will collaborate across the stack with engineers, data scientists, and end-users to translate complex requirements into scalable, high-impact solutions.

The role emphasises teamwork, clean code, and ongoing learning, with opportunities to contribute to mission outcomes and grow within a small, high-performing

Formación

• Formal training such as a bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience working and succeeding as a software engineer in industry, government, intelligence or research institutions.
• Demonstrated independent drive to succeed in a small, tight-knit team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Engage in cross-functional collaboration with other engineers, data scientists, and end-users, to design, develop, and maintain innovative bespoke systems that maximise the value and impact of ASIS’s data.
• Enable high value mission outcomes by building engaging and intuitive UX for end-users, robust backend APIs for engineers and data scientists, or solutions that bridge both.
• Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code, actively participate in code reviews, and contribute to fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Design, implement or apply efficient data structures and algorithms to optimize performance.
• Continuously learn and develop new skills, taking ownership of your personal and professional growth, while working independently with minimal supervision.
• Clearly communicate business and technical concepts to diverse range of stakeholders, from end-users to senior leadership.

Conocimientos

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Independent drive

Educación

Bachelor's degree in computer science or software engineering

Descripción del empleo

Software Engineers in ASIS play a pivotal role in enabling us to achieve our unique mission and drive real world outcomes.

They design, build and maintain innovative bespoke systems that maximise the value and impact of our data.

They are highly motivated and engage in cross-functional collaboration, working closely with other engineers, data scientists, and end-users to translate business needs into scalable, high-impact solutions, ensuring seamless integration across the entire stack.

Software Engineer (L4 — EL1)

Software Engineers in ASIS play a pivotal role in enabling us to achieve our unique mission and drive real world outcomes.

They design, build and maintain innovative bespoke systems that maximise the value and impact of our data.

They are highly motivated and engage in cross-functional collaboration, working closely with other engineers, data scientists, and end-users to translate business needs into scalable, high-impact solutions, ensuring seamless integration across the entire stack.

The key duties of the position include:

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• Engage in cross-functional collaboration with other engineers, data scientists, and end-users, to design, develop, and maintain innovative bespoke systems that maximise the value and impact of ASIS’s data.
• Enable high value mission outcomes by building engaging and intuitive UX for end-users, robust backend APIs for engineers and data scientists, or solutions that bridge both.
• Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code, actively participate in code reviews, and contribute to fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Design, implement or apply efficient data structures and algorithms to optimize performance.
• Continuously learn and develop new skills, taking ownership of your personal and professional growth, while working independently with minimal supervision.
• Clearly communicate business and technical concepts to diverse range of stakeholders, from end-users to senior leadership.

Education, Qualification and Experience Requirements

The panel will regard the following education, qualifications and/or experience highly:

• Formal training, such as a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as computer science, software engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience working and succeeding as a software engineer in industry, government, intelligence or research institutions.
• Demonstrated independent drive to succeed in a small, tight-knit team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a role you must:

• Be an Australian citizen
• Be assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance
• For more information on eligibility please see the Protective Security Policy Framework which is publicly accessible at protectivesecurity.gov.au, Release 2026 section 18.5 provides information on Eligibility and suitability

Notes

ASIS values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respective work environment. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Women, people with disabilities, people that identify as LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Please note: ASIS does not provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants

Getting to know the Australian Secret Intelligence Service

ASIS is Australia’s overseas secret intelligence collection agency. Its mission is to protect and promote Australia’s vital interests through the provision of intelligence services as directed by the Government. Its work can involve collecting intelligence relating to national security, international relations and economic issues. It also contributes to Australia’s coordinated national efforts against terrorism, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and trans-national issues such as people smuggling.