Software Engineer

Australian Secret Intelligence Service; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Secret Intelligence Service in Canberra is seeking a Software Engineer L4 — EL1 to design, build and maintain bespoke systems that maximise the value and impact of ASIS’s data. The role involves collaboration with engineers, data scientists and end-users to translate business needs into scalable, high-impact solutions across the stack.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, experience as a software engineer in industry or government, and excellent verbal and

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or software engineering

Job description

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 https://protectivesecurity.gov.au, section 12 provides information on Eligibility and suitability.
• The position is Canberra based, with conditions similar to those in the Australian Public service including superannuation.

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.

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.

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