Job Title: Software Developer
Location: Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane
Employment Type: [Full-time / Contract]

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and versatile Software Developers for Federal Government project starting in February / March 2025.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for designing, coding, testing, and maintaining complex software solutions while ensuring compliance with established standards and best practices. contributing to high-quality deliverables across the software development lifecycle for a federal government department.

Baseline Security clearance is required to apply for this role

Key Responsibilities

• Design, code, verify, test, document, and refactor complex programs and scripts.
• Apply agreed standards and tools (to deliver well-engineered results.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and provide professional advice.
• Lead and participate in peer reviews of code and deliverables.
• Conduct investigations, undertake technical research, and provide analysis or recommendations based on policies and legislation.
• Identify and resolve issues with code, and carry out maintenance tasks using agreed procedures.
• Plan, drive, and monitor software construction activities, ensuring alignment with project standards and security requirements.
• Participate in all phases of the development lifecycle, including analysis, design, implementation, testing, documentation, and maintenance.
• Contribute to the development of policies, standards, and guidelines for software development.

Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Modern Development Frameworks:
  o Backend: .NET Framework, C#, SQL.
  o Frontend: ASP.NET, Angular (or React), TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, CSS.
• Scripting and Automation: PowerShell, Python.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality solutions within defined timelines.
• Strong collaboration skills, with experience in working with cross-functional teams and clients

Desirable:

• Experience with Continuous Improvement and Agile methodologies.
• Mainframe Development: Proficiency in COBOL coding with experience in maintaining and developing mainframe systems.

Why Kinexus?
Kinexus have been providing recruitment support to Defence and Federal Government clients for over 23 years, so we know what we are doing when it comes to supporting contract staff. What you will get is:

• Dedicated payroll point of contact
• Dedicated consultant
• Open communications
• Access to salary sacrifice benefits including novated lease options
• Access to our EAP scheme
• Yearly flu shots