APS6 Software Engineer

Position: APS6 equivalent Software Engineer (Developer)

Location: Canberra

Start date: July 2026

Duration: Approx 12 months with potential to extend 2x12 months

Pay rate: Rates negotiable dependent on skills and experience

Security requirements: Must be an Australian Citizen and hold a current Baseline security clearance at commencement

Overview:

Our client is seeking experienced Software Engineers to support the delivery of multiple ICT initiatives within a large and complex government environment. You will join a dynamic CIO function delivering critical digital services that support business operations and broader stakeholder outcomes.

This role offers the opportunity to work across modern, cloud-based architectures in a fast-paced, agile delivery environment. Successful candidates will contribute to both backend and frontend development, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-quality solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Design, build and maintain secure backend services using modern .NET and REST APIs
• Develop responsive React frontends that integrate seamlessly with backend services
• Integrate internal and third-party systems across event-driven and API-led architectures
• Apply secure coding practices and manage secrets using appropriate tools
• Develop and maintain automated testing across unit, integration and UI layers
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and enforce quality assurance practices
• Participate in peer code reviews and uphold development standards
• Produce technical documentation, release notes and operational runbooks
• Communicate progress, risks and dependencies to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Collaborate with product, UX, security and operations teams in an agile environment
• Mentor team members and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement

Experience/requirements:

• Demonstrated experience delivering secure, enterprise-grade web applications across backend and frontend
• Strong expertise in modern .NET (including ASP.NET Web APIs) and React development
• Experience with REST API design, including versioning, OpenAPI/Swagger, and OAuth2/OIDC
• Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services, including App Services, Functions, Azure SQL, Service Bus/Event Grid, and API Management
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Azure DevOps) and monitoring tools (e.g. Application Insights)
• Strong understanding of secure development practices, including secrets management and compliance with security frameworks
• Experience integrating with third-party platforms (e.g. CRM systems) and modernising legacy systems
• Proven ability to produce high-quality technical documentation
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills across technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience working in agile, multidisciplinary teams and adapting to evolving requirements

Desirable:

• Experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g. Playwright, Selenium, Jest) and quality engineering practices
• Experience delivering within agile teams and contributing to iterative, user-focused delivery

Apply now or contact SOS Recruitment on 6260 8888 for a confidential discussion.

PLEASE NOTE: Applications for this role will close on 4pm, Wednesday 22 April 2026. If your application is received after this date, we’ll be happy to keep your CV on file for similar opportunities that may come up. We encourage you to apply even if the closing date has passed.

SOS Recruitment is committed to workplace diversity and equity in employment. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, women, people with family responsibilities, and individuals from diverse cultural, linguistic, religious and LGBTIQ backgrounds.