Senior Software Developer

Are you ready to shape the future of government services through cutting-edge Salesforce solutions?!

We are looking for a Salesforce expert to join our supportive and inclusive team as a Senior Software Developer within 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 shaping 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. You will leverage your Salesforce expertise to identify, analyse, and implement innovative solutions using structured problem-solving strategies.

The Senior Software Developer, Will Be Responsible To

• Translate conceptual, logical and physical solutions into robust Salesforce applications.
• Collaborate with business areas to deliver practical solutions that balance performance, usability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness while meeting business needs.
• Monitor and optimise application performance to ensure compliance with service level agreements.
• Mentor and coach junior staff fostering growth and building capability within the ITP team.
• Prepare cost analyses, design considerations and implementation timeframes for new developments.
• Administer Salesforce through managing platform configurations and monitor solution implementations.
• Promote a workplace that values innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
  
  
  

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

We are looking for a tech savvy individual who has demonstrated experience in successfully delivering Salesforce-based solutions and has 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.
  
  
  

The Ideal Candidate Will Also Have

• Strong knowledge across the System Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Experience leading Salesforce projects or teams, including planning, resource allocation, mentoring and adherence to standards and timeframes.
• Experience in Agile project delivery methodologies. Desirable
• Salesforce certifications or 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/670673/25

Closing Date: Tuesday, 02 December 2025

Occupational group IT & Telecommunications