Principal Fullstack Developer

Principal full stack Developer

• Role type: 2 X12 months temporary full-time opportunity
• Grade: 11/12 - Salary ranges from $145,378 - $168,130 plus 11.5% superannuation + Leave loading
• Location: Sydney with hybrid working arrangement
• Other benefits: Access to exceptional health and wellbeing benefits (i.e., Fitness Passport and EAP)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Fullstack Developers to join the Government Technologies Platform (GTP) team within Digital NSW.

The successful candidate will be an organised, collaborative and a proactive team player plus will perform a key role in providing efficient delivery of solutions for the benefit of NSW citizens.

Who we are.

The Department of Customer Service (DCS) is a service provider and regulator, focusing on delivering first-class customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform to create better outcomes for the people of NSW.
Government Technology Platforms (GTP) forms part of DigitalNSW and delivers core and common digital capabilities and infrastructure solutions including cross sector leadership across NSW Government underpinned by the Digital Government Strategy. Our Digital Programs team within GTP is currently recruiting at scale to deliver on high profile and exciting large scale digital transformation programs.

About the role

In this hands-on role you will provide technical leadership by collaborating closely with team members and other teams in the NSW Government, in an Agile environment, applying lean problem-solving methods to deliver value within a complex ecosystem.

Role Description

• Develop fullstack solutions using ReactJS, NodeJs and .NET
• Collaborate with software developers, business analysts and software architects in an agile setting to plan, design, develop, test, and sustain client solutions.
• Engage actively in daily standups, sprint planning meetings, retrospectives, and broader technical discussions to improve team and chapter collaboration.
• Design, develop, and unit test applications in accordance with client requirements.
• Participate in peer-reviews of solution designs and related code, ensuring standards compliance and advocating for best practises in software development.

Skill Requirements

• Solid knowledge of ReactJS, Typescript, Html5 and CSS (AntD preferrable), including JEST.
• Solid understanding of .NET including NUNIT
• Solid knowledge of NodeJs
• Good knowledge on building Serverless applications in AWS.
• Good experience working in a fully agile software development environment.
• Good experience in micro-services, API and contract driven design and development.
• Good experience with JIRA and GIT workflows.
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD using Github/Github actions.
• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes preferable.
• Knowledge of MySQL and PostgreSQL.
• Knowledge of Code Analysis tools, such as Snyk preferable.
• Knowledge of ELK or similar stacks preferable.
• Experience with AWS
• Ability to work under pressure and meet hard deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated experience working in collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Highly collaborative, can-do approach, within and outside the immediate teams.

Benefits of working for DCS

• Accrued Flexible leave.
• Hybrid working options- flexibility to work from home and office.
• Potential to work anywhere within NSW.
• Generous leave entitlements including up to 14 weeks parental leave.
• Access to health and well-being programs including Fitness Passport
• Competitive pay and conditions

Applying is easy!

Launch your career to the next level by clicking 'Apply Now' and submitting your resume and a cover letter (cover letter maximum 2 page) outlining how you meet the skills and experience of this role.

Salary Grade 11/12, with the base salary for this role starting at 145,378 base plus superannuation

Click Here to access the Role Description. For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Swathy Mohan via [email protected].

Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.

Closing Date: 10th Feb 2025 at 10:59am

Careers at Department of Customer Service
A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our great state.

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