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Software Developer - Python, Java

· ACT

Location
ACT
Employment
Contract
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29 July 2026

About this role

• High Profile Federal Government Department • Initial 12 month contract + 2 x 12 month extension • Rewarding hourly rates $$$ A high-profile Federal Government department is looking to engage an experienced Software Developer to join an established team. You will be responsible for overseeing software development projects, writing optimised code, and provide technical leadership to a team of software engineers. The successful Software Developer will be offered an initial 12-month contract with the view to extended for a further 2 years and receive a rewarding hourly rate. The successful Software Developer will be responsible for, but not limited to: • Enhance and support automation capability for existing systems and design new structures & tools to meet business requirements. • Integrate COTS and GOTS software. • Translate logical designs into physical designs and integrate software employing an Agile Software Development Methodology. • Monitor systems and infrastructure; and provide assistance with support requests to fix and troubleshoot issues. The Software Developer will have experience in the following: • Demonstrated experience in development languages/frameworks such as Python, Java. • Demonstrated experience using Puppet, Ansible and Docker automation tools. • Demonstrated experience using React • Federal government experience is highly desirable This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking Federal Government agency and make a real impact! The successful Software Developer will be offered an initial 12 month contract with the view to be extended for 2 years and receive a rewarding hourly rate! If you have the required skills and experience, APPLY NOW. Please forward your application to jobs@hitechaust.com quoting reference number JJ2571. For more exciting job opportunities go to www.hitechaust.com .

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