Software Engineer (Developer)

About the Client
Our client is a highly respected Federal Government organisation at the forefront of Australia's national security, cyber capability, and technology innovation. Operating within a mission-critical environment, they deliver advanced technical solutions that support some of the country's most important intelligence and security objectives.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that directly supports Australia's national interests while working alongside highly skilled technical professionals in a collaborative and dynamic environment.
 
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join a high-performing team responsible for developing, integrating, and supporting complex software solutions within a secure operational environment.
Working within an Agile development framework, you will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining software applications and automation capabilities, while ensuring systems remain reliable, scalable, and fit for purpose.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining complex software applications and services
• Enhancing existing automation capabilities and contributing to the design of new solutions
• Integrating commercial and government-off-the-shelf software products
• Translating technical designs into scalable and maintainable software solutions
• Monitoring and supporting operational systems and infrastructure
• Implementing and maintaining automated testing frameworks
• Designing and developing database solutions for operational environments
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across software development and deployment processes
• Providing technical expertise and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver project outcomes

 
The Successful Candidate
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate strong software engineering experience and the ability to deliver quality solutions within complex and secure environments.
 
You will ideally possess:

• Commercial experience developing software using languages such as Python and Java
• Experience with modern automation and configuration management tools including Puppet, Ansible, and Docker
• Experience developing front-end applications using React
• Strong software design and development capabilities
• Experience with systems integration, build, release, and deployment activities
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• The ability to work effectively within Agile delivery teams
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

 
Candidates must also be willing to undergo an Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) prior to engagement.
 
Why partner with Whizdom?
We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:

• We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
• We are Level 3, DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. We’ve been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified. Our commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been accredited in line with large global organisations.
• 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.
Contract terms: 12 months from commencement date, plus 2x 12 month extensions
Experience Level: APS6 Equivalent
Security Requirements: Candidates must hold an active or reactivatable Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) Security Clearance 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.
How to Apply: Please upload your resume to apply. Please note you will need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates.
 
Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks.
 
Applications open until  8am 15 June 2026.
Reach Damien on 0480 002 503 or damienm@whizdom.com.au for any further information.