Principal Software Engineer
Contract Principal Software Engineer (EL2-equivalent) via Recruitment Hive for a large Australian Federal Government social-welfare agency. The person oversees software development, technical design, releases and go-live support, and advises on integration, standards and emerging tech. 12+24 month contract, hybrid across QLD/ACT/VIC, Baseline clearance required.
- Compensation
- A$165–A$185 / hr
- Location
- Canberra ACT
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Principal
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Baseline Security Clearance
- Demonstrated ability to provide specialist advice, drive system integration and build capabilities, and lead organisational policies for software design and deployment
- Experience managing consultancy services and/or a team of consultants, including client engagement and contract management
- Plans and leads identification and assessment of emerging technologies; creates technology roadmaps aligned to organisational plans
- Develops organisational policies, standards and guidelines for methods and tools; leads introduction of techniques, methodologies and tools
- Experience overseeing software development, technical design and go-live production support
Full description
Salary: $165.00 - $185.00 p/hr inc. Super + weekly pays
- 12+24 month Federal Government contract
- Baseline Security Clearance required
- Hybrid working arrangements across QLD, ACT, or VIC
Our client, a large Federal Government organisation, whose focus is on social welfare and support services, require the services of a Principal Software Engineer (EL2 equivalent). Duties of the Principal Software Engineer
- Oversee the development of software and technical design;
- System configuration as required to support solution;
- implement strategy to ensure high quality code and long-term maintenance of a product's code base;
- Provide expert technical advice on software development and maintenance;
- Oversee the release and ensure go-live production support and maintenance for the team’s developments;
- Drive analysis, design, development, prototyping, unit testing and maintenance activities.
Skills required
- demonstrated ability to provide specialist advice, drive system integration and build capabilities, and lead organisational policies for software design and deployment;
- Manages the provision of consultancy services and/or a team of consultants. In own areas of expertise, provides advice and guidance to consultants and/or the client when delivering consultancy services. Engages with clients and maintains client relationships. Establishes consultancy agreements/contracts and manages completion and disengagement;
- Plans and leads the identification and assessment of emerging technologies and the evaluation of potential impacts, threats and opportunities. Creates technology roadmaps that align organisational plans with emerging technology solutions. Engages with, and influences, relevant stakeholders to obtain organisational commitment to technology roadmaps. Develops organisational guidelines for monitoring emerging technologies. Collaborates with internal and external parties to facilitate intelligence gathering;
- Develops organisational policies, standards, and guidelines for methods and tools. Sets direction and leads in the introduction and use of techniques, methodologies and tools, to meet business requirements. Leads the development of organisational capabilities for methods and tools to ensure consistent adoption and adherence to policies and standards.
How to apply
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