Software Developer

Mission Data Division (MD) within the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) will deliver innovative capabilities to Defence through a variety of different programmes and projects. To facilitate this ASD has a requirement for a Software Developer. The Software Developer is required to develop and integrate software employing an Agile Software Development Methodology (SDM). The role includes developing software, integrating Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) and Government Off the Shelf (GOTS) software, documenting technical processes and assisting with testing and deployment.

• Demonstrated experience in requirements definition.
• Demonstrated experience in priorities management in a complex work environment.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated experience providing specialist advice.
• Demonstrated experience using Java,Javascript / Typescript, React & Python.
• Lead the development of software fixes within expertise.
• Implement and maintain automated testing. Provide feedback on implementation and design aspects to stakeholder groups.
• Lead the assessment, analysis, planning and design of release packages, including assessment of risk. Conduct post release reviews.
• Responsible for the specification and design of software to meet defined requirements by following agreed design standards and principles.
• Lead the planning, design, management, execution and reporting of tests, using appropriate testing tools and techniques, whilst conforming to agreed process standards and industry specific regulations.
• Drive the continuous improvement process by developing and enhancing procedures, produce documentation in accordance with ASD policies and procedures.
• Ensures design reviews, stakeholder meetings and agile processes.
• Work as a member of an integrated agile team comprising technical and non-technical personnel.
• Deliver scripting using a variety of languages (e.g. JavaScript) and secondary skills (e.g. SQL).
• Lead the development of software using a variety of software languages (e.g. Python, Java) and development environments, to ensure it meets business requirements

Other Features of the Role (e.g. location, travelling, shift hours,)

• The role is based in Canberra with minimal to no travel.

Must hold either a current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance OR have held a TSPV in the previous 12 month period