Senior Software Engineer (Full-stack)

Ignite

Australia · Contract · Not Applicable

Senior Software Engineer (Full‑stack)

12‑Month Contract
Sydney Based
Hybrid – 3 days in office

Take the lead in modernising a critical government application ecosystem and help deliver digital services that impact millions across NSW. A leading NSW Government agency is seeking an experienced Senior Full‑stack Software Engineer to guide a development squad and contribute hands‑on to the evolution of core Taxes and Payments applications as they transition to modern cloud‑native capabilities.

About the Role
In this role you will provide technical leadership, support agile delivery, and build high‑quality, scalable solutions. You will work closely with developers, stakeholders, and partners, playing a vital part in shaping future digital experiences for the community.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and mentor software engineers within an agile squad
Design, develop, test and support key government applications
Deliver hands‑on development using Java and React
Ensure solutions meet coding, quality, and design standards
Coach and upskill less experienced IT professionals
Champion agile/scrum practices and continuous improvement
Collaborate effectively with business stakeholders, vendors, and internal teams
Maintain clear and proactive communication with customers

Skills & Experience Required

Full‑stack development experience
Strong Java development (Java 11+) and Spring Boot
React, Redux, JavaScript ES6, CSS3
Solid understanding of microservices & integration patterns
AWS experience (ECS, RDS, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure)
Docker containerisation and performance tuning
SQL skills with Postgres & Oracle, including query optimisation
Experience with UI component libraries (Material‑UI, Bootstrap, Ant Design, Semantic)
Agile methodology and CI/CD delivery experience

Highly desirable:

Payments industry experience / ISO 20022
Familiarity with AI tools and LLMs

To apply contact  [email protected]

Ignite is Australia's preferred partner in recruitment and technology solutions across private and public sectors.

Key Skills

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