Software Engineer (Developer)

Written By Lisa Cornish

We are recruiting for a Software Engineer (Developer) for our client, a Canberra based federal government agency.

The area where this work will be undertaken are seeking experienced Software Engineers to support the delivery of multiple ICT initiatives across the Division. Candidates are expected to be able to work effectively in delivery teams and contribute quickly in a fast-paced environment. 

Estimated start date: Wednesday, 01 July 2026

Initial contract duration: 12 months

Extension term: 12 months

Experience level: APS6 equivalent

Location of work: ACT

Working arrangements: Onsite

Maximum hours: 40 hours per week

Security clearance: Baseline clearance is required.

Applications close Thursday April 23, 2026.

Please note we can only accept responses from candidates with an existing baseline clearance.

Key duties and responsibilities

Software Engineers will be required to:

  • Build and maintain secure .NET (8/10) backend services and REST APIs (versioning, OpenAPI/Swagger, OAuth2/OIDC).

  • Deliver React frontends that consume APIs and meet accessibility needs.

  • Integrate internal and third-party systems (messaging/event-driven, identity, CRM) end-to-end.

  • Apply secure coding/SDLC controls (e.g., scanning) and manage secrets (e.g., Key Vault).

  • Write automated tests (unit/integration/UI) and enforce quality gates in CI/CD.

  • Peer review code in DevOps.

  • Implement to agreed architecture/standards (API, security, performance, observability—App Insights).

  • Produce technical documentation, release notes and operational runbooks (incl. handover).

  • Communicate progress, risks, dependencies and options to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  • Collaborate with product, UX, security and operations in an agile delivery model.

  • Mentor and support team members; promote cross-skilling.

  • Promote a culture of learning, collaboration and continuous improvement.

  • Other duties as required.

Criteria

The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters.

Essential criteria

  • Tertiary qualifications in software engineering (or equivalent experience) and experience with cloud-native patterns: Event-driven integration, and data platforms (SQL Server/Azure SQL, Blob Storage, caching) including high-volume processing.

  • Technical skills: Minimum 10 years designing, building and supporting secure web solutions across backend and frontend, including modern .NET (8/10) & ASP.NET Web APIs; REST API design (versioning, OpenAPI/Swagger, OAuth2/OIDC); React and automated testing (unit/integration/UI) (e.g., xUnit/nUnit, Playwright/Selenium).

  • Cloud and DevOps: Hands-on Azure delivery/operations across App Services/Functions, Azure SQL, Service Bus/Event Grid, API Management; CI/CD (Azure DevOps); monitoring (e.g., App Insights); third-party integration (e.g., Dynamics 365); and security controls (e.g., Key Vault) and legacy modernisation.

  • API-led delivery experience, including governance, OpenAPI/Swagger, performance and API security patterns.

  • Ways of working and security mindset: Familiar with ISM controls and applying them in build/design; effective across dispersed teams; able to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders; and mentor/collaborate to support team outcomes.

Desirable criteria

  • Test automation and quality engineering in CI/CD (unit/integration/UI; e.g., Playwright/Selenium, Jest, static analysis).

  • Delivery approach: Experience delivering in multi-disciplinary Agile teams; able to adapt scope and approach as requirements and constraints evolve.

Submissions

Please provide a one-page pitch addressing the selection criteria, in addition to a resume of no more than three pages, contact details for two referees and your preferred daily rate.

Why Data Knowhow?

As a contractor with Data Knowhow, you will be provided with mentoring and training to advance your career opportunities - we are keen to support you in your career journey and expand future opportunities for you. Data Knowhow provide expertise in data management, analytics and communication, with our staff mentoring and supporting you during your placement with our clients.

Data Knowhow provides EAP services managed by Wisdom Wellbeing (https://www.wisdomwellbeing.com/au/) and salary sacrificing opportunities offered through Simplygreen (https://www.simplygreen.com.au/).

12% superannuation is provided on top of your requested daily rate if you are successful in this position.

We are continually expanding our offerings to make life as a Data Knowhow employee a valuable experience.

Applications close Thursday April 23, 2026.

Position contact

Lisa Cornish

Director, Data Knowhow

lisa.cornish@dataknowhow.com.au

+61 412 073 873

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