Software Engineer

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Software Engineer Location: Canberra, ACT Working Arrangement: Onsite, 5 days per week Clearance Required: Positive Vetting (PV) Company Overview Our client is a globally recognised technology and engineering organisation delivering advanced cyber, digital and intelligence capabilities to government and defence customers. Operating at the forefront of national security, they develop and support mission-critical systems that enable complex operations in highly secure environments. With a strong focus on innovation, collaboration and professional development, they offer engineers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that have real-world impact. Job Description An exciting opportunity exists for a Software Engineer to join a high-performing team delivering complex technology solutions across major government programs. Working at the intersection of software development, infrastructure and operations, you will play a key role in enabling efficient, secure and reliable software delivery. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams to design, build and maintain automation capabilities, streamline deployment processes and support mission-critical environments throughout the software lifecycle. This role is ideal for engineers with a strong DevOps mindset who enjoy solving complex technical challenges and working across both development and operational environments. Duties and Responsibilities • Design, build and maintain automation solutions to support software build, test and deployment activities. • Develop and manage deployment pipelines across development and operational environments. • Collaborate with software engineers, infrastructure specialists and system administrators to support continuous delivery practices. • Maintain and support applications and platforms throughout their operational lifecycle. • Manage BAU support activities, including incident management, service requests and system maintenance. • Implement proactive monitoring and performance optimisation practices. • Embed security principles throughout the development and deployment lifecycle. • Design and document technical architectures using best-practice frameworks and patterns. • Deliver containerisation and orchestration solutions to support scalable deployments. • Engage with internal and external stakeholders to achieve project objectives and deliverables. Education / Certifications Required • Tertiary qualifications in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline are desirable. • Relevant cloud, DevOps or automation certifications are highly regarded. Knowledge / Skills Required • Strong experience with Continuous Integration (CI) practices and associated toolsets. • Experience implementing Continuous Deployment (CD) pipelines and automation solutions. • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and Ansible. • Strong understanding of configuration and source code management practices. • Experience working with public or private cloud platforms. • Strong Linux administration and troubleshooting skills, preferably within RHEL environments. • Experience with containerisation and orchestration technologies. • Understanding of software development practices and application deployment processes. • Ability to support and modernise environments containing legacy technologies. • Experience developing in object-oriented programming languages such as Java or .NET. • Experience working within secure development environments. • Familiarity with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) technologies is highly regarded. • Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar Software Engineer, DevOps Engineer or Platform Engineering role. Employment Benefits • Work on nationally significant defence and intelligence programs. • Exposure to leading-edge technologies and secure environments. • Structured career development and progression pathways. • Access to ongoing training, mentoring and professional development. • Competitive remuneration and benefits package. • Collaborative, high-performing engineering teams with a strong culture of innovation. • Opportunity to contribute to projects with real-world impact and long-term significance. Diversity and Inclusion We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. Veterans Defence and Federal Government industry experience is highly desirable. We strongly encourage veterans and individuals with Defence experience to apply. Your unique skills and background are highly valued, and we are committed to supporting your transition into this role. About Cleared At Cleared, we provide tailored recruitment solutions to individuals seeking their next opportunity and to organisations searching for talent within Defence Industry, Intelligence and National Security.