Java Developer | Federal Government
About the Opportunity
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Join a dedicated Information Technology Services Division to develop and enhance mission-critical enterprise applications for a prominent Federal Government department.
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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
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Contract/Engagement: Initial contract to 30 June 2027 + 1x 12-month extension.
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Location & Flexibility: Canberra, ACT.
Role & Responsibilities
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Design and develop: Build, implement, and test robust, highly scalable software solutions aligned with business requirements and modern software development standards.
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Troubleshoot and resolve: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to proactively investigate, diagnose, and resolve complex application performance issues.
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Optimise existing systems: Perform revisions, repairs, and expansions of legacy programs to drive operating efficiency and meet evolving departmental needs.
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Produce high-quality documentation: Create and maintain a premium standard of technical and system design documentation.
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Mentor and lead: Support the development of specialist technical expertise by guiding and mentoring less experienced developers.
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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:
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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.
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Experience: A proven track record developing and maintaining high-quality, robust, and scalable enterprise-level software solutions. Relevant IT qualifications are desirable.
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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
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Security Clearance: Candidates must hold a current NV1 (Negative Vetting Level 1) security clearance in order to apply.
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