CA Gen Developer

CA Gen Developer (Senior Software Engineer / Senior Developer) – Federal Government Program

Join a major program of work within a large Federal Government department, contributing to a complex enterprise environment that supports critical, large-scale government service delivery.

This role suits an experienced CA Gen Developer who can deliver quality outcomes across the full software development life cycle and provide technical leadership when needed.

Contract Details: 

• Initial contract up to 12 months with a view to permanent 
• APS6 Equivalent experience level 
• QLD, ACT, VIC, NSW, SA

Work Arrangement

• On-site for the first 6 weeks (Labour Hire Worker expectation).
• After the initial period, a hybrid flexible arrangement may be considered.
• Where approved, WFH arrangements are typically a minimum of 3 days per week on site.
• WFH will only be considered from the location identified, so you can attend the office within a reasonable travel time for ad hoc/emergency requirements.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Developer / Software Engineer, you will design, build, test and document software in line with agreed development and security standards, and ensure the quality and functionality of solutions delivered.

Key Duties:

• Create software and technical designs for complex development solutions.
• Develop high-quality, optimised code and maintain the product/codebase long-term.
• Provide technical advice on software development and ongoing maintenance.
• Provide go-live support and ongoing support for complex releases.
• Perform analysis, design, prototyping, unit testing and maintenance activities.
• Analyse technical requirements and contribute to project evaluation with proposed solutions.
• Ensure compliance with endorsed software development methodologies.
• Identify, investigate and resolve complex ICT issues; assess root cause and implement fixes.
• Assess, communicate, monitor and control risk.
• Develop team plans and goals; manage and prioritise workloads to meet timeframes.
• Prepare draft reports and corporate documentation.
• Deliver projects within the assigned area of responsibility, including cost analysis where required.
• Exercise appropriate delegation in accordance with legislation and guidelines (may manage a team).

Essential Criteria:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience with Gen development.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience with Cuba or similar large-scale government systems.
• Experience writing and debugging COBOL.
• Experience developing SOAP services, RESTful APIs and MQ integrations.
• Experience in Win32 application development.
• IT degree and/or formal GEN training.

Security Clearance

• Must be able to obtain Baseline clearance.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.