Web Developer

Whizdom; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Whizdom is seeking an experienced Web Developer to join a federal government delivery team in Canberra. The role focuses on building modern web applications and APIs, with hybrid work option.

You will design, develop, integrate RESTful APIs using Node.js/Express, and implement automated testing within Agile Scrum/Kanban. The successful candidate will bring React, TypeScript, JavaScript expertise, and a commitment to delivering high-quality documentation and secure data handling.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience developing modern web applications using React, TypeScript and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Experience working with modern frontend tooling, build pipelines and testing frameworks such as Webpack and Jest.
• Strong understanding of Single Page Application (SPA) architecture, including routing, state management and responsive design principles.
• Experience developing and integrating RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express.
• Knowledge of secure authentication practices and secure data handling techniques.
• Experience working within Agile software delivery environments, including Scrum and Kanban.
• The ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• A commitment to producing quality documentation and maintaining engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing and maintaining modern web applications and software components.
• Building and integrating APIs to support business functionality and secure data access.
• Collaborating with business stakeholders and product owners to refine requirements and deliver user-focused solutions.
• Implementing automated testing and supporting continuous integration practices.
• Monitoring, troubleshooting and supporting existing applications and infrastructure.
• Producing technical documentation and contributing to knowledge sharing across the team.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and identifying opportunities to enhance delivery practices and system capability.
• Working within Agile, Scrum and Kanban delivery frameworks to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Skills

React

TypeScript

JavaScript

SPA architecture

RESTful APIs

Agile delivery

Communication skills

Tools

Node.js

Express

Webpack

Jest

Job description

About the Client

Our client is a highly regarded Federal Government national security agency responsible for delivering critical capabilities that support Australia's intelligence, cyber security and national interest objectives. Operating at the forefront of technology and innovation, this organisation develops and maintains systems that have a genuine impact on Australia's cyber resilience. You'll join a collaborative environment where talented technology professionals work on meaningful projects using modern tools and agile delivery practices. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-profile public-facing digital capability while working alongside experienced developers, business analysts and testers in a multidisciplinary team.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Web Developer to join an agile capability delivery team responsible for building and enhancing modern web applications and APIs. Working on a significant public-facing platform, you will be involved in the design, development, integration and ongoing enhancement of web-based solutions that deliver critical services to the Australian community.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing, developing and maintaining modern web applications and software components.
• Building and integrating APIs to support business functionality and secure data access.
• Collaborating with business stakeholders and product owners to refine requirements and deliver user-focused solutions.
• Implementing automated testing and supporting continuous integration practices.
• Monitoring, troubleshooting and supporting existing applications and infrastructure.
• Producing technical documentation and contributing to knowledge sharing across the team.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and identifying opportunities to enhance delivery practices and system capability.
• Working within Agile, Scrum and Kanban delivery frameworks to deliver high-quality outcomes.

The Successful Candidate

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

• Strong commercial experience developing modern web applications using React, TypeScript and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Experience working with modern frontend tooling, build pipelines and testing frameworks such as Webpack and Jest.
• Strong understanding of Single Page Application (SPA) architecture, including routing, state management and responsive design principles.
• Experience developing and integrating RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express.
• Knowledge of secure authentication practices and secure data handling techniques.
• Experience working within Agile software delivery environments, including Scrum and Kanban.
• The ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• A commitment to producing quality documentation and maintaining engineering best practices.

If you're looking to work on meaningful projects, utilise modern technologies and contribute to impactful national capabilities, we'd love to hear from you.

Candidates must also be willing to undergo an Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) prior to engagement.

• We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.

Location:

The role is based in Canberra ACT, but can be performed in a Hybrid capacity.

Contract terms:

12 months from commencement date, plus 2x 12 month extensions

Experience Level:

APS6 Equivalent

Security Requirements:

Candidates must hold a minimum NV1 (Negative Vetting 1) on submission. Our client is not looking to upgrade an existing clearance for this position. An OSA (Organisational Suitability Assessment) will be required for this position.

Applications open until 8am 29 September 2026.