Senior Software Engineer (Developer)

Peoplebank, part of RGF Staffing ANZ, is a leading talent solutions provider. We place the brightest IT & digital professionals into some of the region’s top employers. We are expert recruiters who have been placing IT & digital specialists with some of the most dynamic and recognised organisations in the Asia Pacific region for over 34 years.

About the Role: Our Federal Government client is seeking a Senior Full Stack .NET Developer (EL1 equivalent).
This is a 12-month contract with 2 x 12-month extension options, located in ACT (Canberra) with hybrid working arrangements (mix of office and WFH).

As the selected candidate, you will:

• Design, develop and test software components for applications across departments
• Provide technical advice and collaborate with stakeholders across cyber security, infrastructure and architecture
• Apply modern development practices and tools aligned with established patterns and procedures
• Manage DevOps backlog activities and prioritise development tasks
• Collaborate with delivery teams, architects and business analysts to deliver high-quality software
• Support continuous improvement of software development processes and outputs
• Ensure software solutions meet security, architectural and infrastructure requirements

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• A minimum of 7+ years’ experience as a Software developer, throughout the full lifecycle of a project from initiation through to sustainment
• Have experience working with both Agile and Waterfall delivery approaches.
• Have experience working in software development teams and a working knowledge of System Development Lifecycles (SDLC).
• Possess strong stakeholder management, time management, active listening and interpersonal skills.
• Possess excellent communication, workshop facilitation and writing skills with a detail-oriented approach.
• Experience in transformational projects at the enterprise level would be advantageous

It is desirable if you have:

• Demonstrated 7+ years’ software development experience across the full project lifecycle
• Experience working effectively both independently and within software development teams and a sound working knowledge of the SDLC
• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal capability
• Strong and relevant technical experience and capability

Due to security clearance requirements for this role, candidates must be Australian citizens with Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1).

 Benefits of being a Peoplebank candidate:

• Personalised Attention: You’ll be assigned a dedicated Account Manager to support your unique needs.
• User-Friendly Services and Ongoing Support: Easy online timesheet lodgement, plus full access to contractor care, payroll, and admin support throughout your contract.
• Choice and Flexibility: A wide variety of contracting options tailored to your preferences and circumstances.
• Industry-Leading Payroll Services: Enjoy the reliability of accurate, on-time weekly payments.
• Contractor Satisfaction Focus: Our goal is to be your top choice for IT contracting and permanent roles—with your success at the centre of everything we do.

 Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Louise Gersie Francisco on Louise.Francisco@peoplebank.com.au, quoting Reference: #270806.

Applications close: Friday, 22 May 2026


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