Junior/Associate Software Developer

Junior/Associate Software Developer

• Contract duration : 15 months + 2x 12 months extension options
• Location: Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth
• APS4,APS5 equivalent
• Working arrangement: fully onsite
• Australian citizen with minimum NV1 Security clearance is mandatory

Are you passionate about coding and eager to grow your skills in a dynamic, supportive environment? We're looking for a motivated Junior/Associate Software Developer to join a large federal government department and help design, build, and support innovative software solutions that make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

As a valued member of our development team, you will:

• Design, build, integrate, and document software solutions that meet evolving business needs.
• Collaborate with team leaders and project managers, escalating issues and seeking guidance when needed.
• Document technical processes in line with organisational standards and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
• Assist in automating existing systems and integrating Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) software.
• Monitor systems and infrastructure, providing support and troubleshooting assistance.
• Implement and maintain automated testing frameworks.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by enhancing procedures and producing detailed design documentation.

Technical Skills & Experience

We're looking for candidates with experience or knowledge in:

• Programming languages and frameworks such as Python, Java, Java Messaging Service, JavaScript/TypeScript, J2EE, RESTful APIs, Django, Ruby, and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes and OpenShift.
• Automation tools including Puppet, Ansible, and Docker.
• A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and grow within a collaborative team environment.

To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Rashmi Kapse on + 612 6151 9206 or email [email protected] and quote the 270395 job reference number.

Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.