Principal Software Developer

The Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages objective is to register, protect and certify the identities and life event information of Queenslanders to ensure the stories of our people are preserved and accessible for future generations.

As part of the Corporate Services Branch you will contribute to creating a high performing, customer focused and continually improving workplace, supporting the delivery of the Registrar-General’s strategic vision and purpose.

The Principal Software Developer Key Responsibilities Are

• Lead the design of large and complex systems by using appropriate design standards, methods and tools consistent with enterprise architecture.
• Provide a lead role in the promotion of software developer best practices covering software development, architecture, security, documentation and testing of ICT solutions.
• Coordinate, consult, and negotiate with stakeholders, customers, and the internal IT team, maintaining a customer-centric approach throughout the development and delivery of software solutions. Identify and communicate the benefits, risks, and issues associated with potential solutions and options
• Provide advice to IT Manager in development of ICT strategy, risk assessment and determining priorities.
• Lead and execute the end-to-end software development processes for implementing new application, including interactions with other internal and external systems, to deliver successful business outcomes.
• Application of Agile and DevSecOps development methodology to consistently releasing new solutions and release updates.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to junior team members while effectively managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Other duties as specified by the supervisor/line manager.
  
  
  

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/644468/25

Closing Date: Monday, 7th July, 2025

Occupational group IT & Telecommunications