Java Developer | Federal Government
About the Opportunity
Join a dedicated Information Technology Services Division to develop and enhance mission-critical enterprise applications for a prominent Federal Government department.
Make a tangible impact on large-scale national operations by driving system maturity, software innovation, and operational efficiency within a highly collaborative and dynamic environment.
What's on Offer
Contract/Engagement: Initial contract to 30 June 2027 + 1x 12-month extension.
Location & Flexibility: Canberra, ACT.
Role & Responsibilities
Design and develop: Build, implement, and test robust, highly scalable software solutions aligned with business requirements and modern software development standards.
Troubleshoot and resolve: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to proactively investigate, diagnose, and resolve complex application performance issues.
Optimise existing systems: Perform revisions, repairs, and expansions of legacy programs to drive operating efficiency and meet evolving departmental needs.
Produce high-quality documentation: Create and maintain a premium standard of technical and system design documentation.
Mentor and lead: Support the development of specialist technical expertise by guiding and mentoring less experienced developers.
Engage stakeholders: Develop strong relationships across the agency to manage expectations, contribute to project reporting, and ensure strict compliance with governance processes.
Skills & Experience
To be successful in this position, you will ideally bring:
Technical Toolkit: Extensive expertise in Java and Java EE environments. Experience with software version upgrades and knowledge of Commonwealth ICT frameworks will be highly regarded.
Experience: A proven track record developing and maintaining high-quality, robust, and scalable enterprise-level software solutions. Relevant IT qualifications are desirable.
Core Capabilities: Exceptional analytical abilities with a focus on business improvement, coupled with the communication skills required to anticipate stakeholder needs across a geographically dispersed network.
Eligibility & Clearance Requirements
Security Clearance: Candidates must hold a current NV1 (Negative Vetting Level 1) security clearance in order to apply.
How to Apply
To express your interest in this exceptional opportunity with Aurec, please click "Apply Now" and submit your updated resume (in Word format).
Due to the nature of the role only candidates meeting the requirements and security clearance level will be contacted.
Feel free to reach out for any enquiries to Jamie on jamie.echeandia@ Aurec.com.