Senior Developer / Tech Lead in Canberra

Senior Developer / Tech Lead in Canberra

Canberra Full-Time On-site
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We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead to join a major application modernisation and cloud transformation initiative. This is a hands‑on leadership role suited to an experienced software engineer who enjoys mentoring developers, solving complex technical challenges, and driving the delivery of modern, secure, cloud-based solutions.

Working as part of a collaborative delivery team, you will provide day‑to‑day technical leadership while remaining actively involved in software development. You will play a key role in modernising legacy applications, uplifting engineering practices, and supporting the transition of enterprise systems to a cloud‑first environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess existing applications and define practical modernisation and migration approaches.
  • Design, build and maintain modern full‑stack applications using Microsoft technologies.
  • Refactor and enhance legacy applications to improve maintainability, security and scalability.
  • Develop and support APIs, web applications and backend services.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex application, integration and deployment issues.
  • Contribute to security remediation, technical debt reduction and platform uplift initiatives.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentoring, coaching and support to development team members.
  • Conduct code reviews and promote high standards of quality, maintainability and security.
  • Facilitate technical decision‑making and guide teams towards pragmatic, supportable solutions.
  • Work closely with architects to translate solution designs into practical implementation outcomes.
  • Collaborate with project and delivery stakeholders to identify risks, dependencies and technical constraints.
  • Champion modern engineering practices, automation and continuous improvement.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

  • NV1 Security Clearance as a minimum
  • Extensive experience developing applications using C# .NET and ASP.NET Core.
  • Experience delivering modern web applications using Angular and/or React.
  • Strong SQL Server development, optimisation and troubleshooting capabilities.
  • Experience building and deploying applications within Microsoft Azure.
  • Proven experience providing technical leadership within agile delivery teams.
  • Strong software engineering fundamentals and solution design capability.
  • Experience working on application modernisation, cloud migration or transformation programs.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • A collaborative and pragmatic approach to technical problem solving.

Technical Environment

Experience across a number of the following technologies would be highly regarded:

  • C# .NET (latest versions)
  • Angular
  • NServiceBus
  • GraphQL
  • Git
  • Infrastructure as Code (Bicep or similar)
  • OpenID Connect
  • Federated Identity Solutions

Highly Desirable

  • Experience implementing Secure by Design, Zero Trust or modern application security principles.
  • Experience working in complex enterprise or government environments.
  • Experience leading application modernisation and cloud migration programs.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD, DevSecOps and automated deployment practices.

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Senior Developer / Tech Lead in Canberra employer: Elysium Digital

Elysium Digital is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant city of Brisbane, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Employees benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities, a supportive team environment, and the chance to work on impactful projects that drive real change. With a focus on employee well-being and a commitment to work-life balance, Elysium Digital stands out as a rewarding place to advance your career as a Salesforce Business Analyst.

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Contact Details:

Elysium Digital Recruitment Team