Senior Software Developer

Join our team and unlock your potential!

We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Developer to join our supportive and inclusive team for our business unit, Information and Technology Partners (ITP). You will play a key role in driving digital innovation from the development to delivery of Salesforce technologies to shape the future for our stakeholder's experience.

ITP is hosted by the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) and delivers information technology and information management services to 7 government agencies. Our purpose is to provide effective and innovative services as a trusted, strategic partner distributing smart, secure and seamless solutions. We connect people, processes, information and technology to deliver better outcomes for Queensland.

The opportunity

As our Senior Software Developer, you will have the opportunity to apply technical knowledge to develop, maintain and implement solutions into the Salesforce platform and services. Your expertise will contribute to our vision to be the digital partner of choice in the Queensland Public Sector.

The Senior Software Developer, Will Be Responsible To

• Translate conceptual, logical and physical solutions into application software.
• Collaborate with business areas, practical solutions that balance system performance, usability, cross-system dependencies, scalability, re-usability, overall cost to develop and maintain while meeting the defined business needs.
• Monitor performance to ensure delivery meets service standards in accordance with service level agreements and business needs.
• Mentor and coach junior staff to build capability for ITPs emerging professionals.
• Prepare cost analyses, design considerations and implementation timeframes for proposed application developments.
• Undertake the administrative of the Salesforce platform and monitoring of solution implementations
• Actively participate and contribute to an inclusive and diverse environment promoting respect, ethical practices, workplace safety, equity knowledge sharing and a positive workplace culture.
  
  
  

What We Are Looking For (qualifications, Registrations, Experience)

• Demonstrated use of and strong skills and experience across Salesforce:
• platform capabilities
• configuration, customisation and development patterns and tools
• data modelling and management
• DevOps practices including version control and CI/CD.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully delivering Salesforce-based solutions in enterprise or government environments.
• Strong knowledge in all phases of the System Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Experience in leading Salesforce projects or teams, including planning, resource allocation, mentoring and adherence to standards and timeframes.
• You must have the legal right to live and work in Australia.
• Experience in Agile project delivery methodologies. Desirable
• Salesforce certifications. Desirable
• Tertiary qualification in Information Technology or a related discipline. Desirable
  
  

Why work for DPI

You will enjoy a variety of benefits DPI have to offer, including:

• Attractive salary + 12.75% super
• Get work-life balance flexibility and support you need to thrive, with up to 50% WFH
• Follow your path wherever it leads with our learning and development opportunities
• Work with passion and purpose
• Have a tangible impact, for today and tomorrow
• Enjoy interesting, diverse work
• Enjoy role clarity and role autonomy
• Be part of our one, diverse DPI.
  
  
  

Learn why our people choose DPI and more importantly why they stay.

Find purpose you feel, impact you see and a legacy you bring to life.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/652982/25

Closing Date: Wednesday, 20 August 2025

Occupational group IT & Telecommunications