Senior .NET Developers

3 Senior Developers

RFQ ID

LH-05716

Buyer

Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade

Estimated start date

Monday, 27 April 2026

Initial contract duration

12 months

Extension term

12 months

Number of extensions

2

Experience level

Senior - EL1 equivalent

Location of work

ACT

Working arrangements

Onsite

This is a Canberra-based onsite role requiring five days per week in the office. Remote or interstate candidates will not be considered.

Maximum hours

40 hours per week

Security clearance

Must be able to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1)

Job details

The Passports IT Section within the Business Solutions Branch of DFAT's Information Management and Technology Division is seeking up to three experienced .NET Developers to support ongoing ICT projects.

The role requires strong experience across the Microsoft technology stack and modern cloud platforms.

Please note that DFAT has already selected the panel suppliers for this opportunity. Requests for inclusion will not be considered.

Essential technical capabilities

• Strong Microsoft .NET full stack development experience
• Experience with Azure services including Functions, Logic Apps, PaaS SQL, API Manager, Service Bus and Entra ID
• Deployment experience using YAML pipelines
• Experience developing model-driven applications
• Strong understanding of secure application development aligned to least privilege principles and Cyber ISM
• Experience with modern reactive JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks
• Experience establishing and managing repositories and building CI/CD pipelines
• Relevant Microsoft certifications are desirable.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Software Development
• Deliver full stack .NET development across multiple applications supporting the end-to-end passports technology stack
• Manage multiple high-priority work items concurrently
• Contribute to system design, software design and implementation activities
• Develop secure and scalable solutions using Microsoft and Azure technologies

Technical Leadership and Delivery

• Contribute within agile delivery teams and adapt to dynamic project environments
• Apply SFIA-aligned skills at Level 5 across Programming (PROG), Systems Design (DESN) and Software Design (SWDN)
• Provide leadership within ICT technical teams where required
• Support continuous improvement and delivery of measurable business outcomes

Communication and Collaboration

• Work effectively within multi-disciplinary agile teams
  * Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
  * Deliver outcomes under pressure while maintaining quality standards

Criteria

Each candidate must provide a one-page pitch addressing all specified criteria.
Maximum 5000 characters.

Essential criteria

• Multiple years of Microsoft .NET experience delivering full stack development
• Proven experience designing and developing .NET solutions using Azure services including Functions, Logic Apps, PaaS SQL, API Manager, Service Bus, Entra ID and YAML-based deployment pipelines
• Experience developing model-driven applications
• Strong understanding of secure application design aligned to least privilege principles and Cyber ISM
• Demonstrated experience developing web applications using modern reactive JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks
• Experience establishing and managing repositories and implementing CI/CD pipelines

Desirable criteria

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving capability with demonstrated solution design leadership
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver business outcomes while contributing positively to team performance
• Experience working within agile, multi-disciplinary delivery teams
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences

Example - Understanding of machine learning algorithms, data science frameworks, and programming expertise to create innovative AI solutions.

Tim has a strong understanding of machine learning algorithms and data science frameworks, applying these skills to deliver practical AI-driven solutions in real-world environments. For example, he developed a predictive maintenance model using Python, scikit-learn, and TensorFlow to forecast equipment failures within Defence systems, reducing downtime by over 25%. He also implemented a computer vision pipeline leveraging OpenCV and PyTorch to automate the classification of high-resolution sensor imagery, significantly improving data analysis efficiency.
In addition, Tim has applied his expertise in data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model optimisation to improve model accuracy and reliability. His programming proficiency extends to Python, C++, and SQL, enabling seamless integration of AI models into existing enterprise systems.
Through these projects, Tim has demonstrated a strong capability to translate theoretical machine learning concepts into innovative and operationally effective AI solutions.

Diversity and Inclusion

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Veterans

Defence and Federal Government industry experience is highly desirable. We strongly encourage veterans and individuals with Defence experience to apply. Your unique skills and background are highly valued, and we are committed to supporting your transition into this role.

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