Junior Software Developer (PROJ-4286)

Job Duties and Responsibilities may include:

• Design, build, integrate, deliver and document software capability that meets business requirements.
• Escalate issues and seek advice from team leader or project manager in a timely manner.
• Document technical processes in accordance with organisational policies and procedures and promote bi-directional knowledge transfer within a team environment.
• Assist with automation capability for existing systems and integrate Commercial Off-The-Shelf and Government Off-The-Shelf software.
• Monitor systems and infrastructure; provide assistance with support requests to fix and troubleshoot issues.
• Implement and maintain automated testing. Provide feedback on implementation and design aspects as required from other areas.
• Assist in the continuous improvement process by developing and enhancing procedures and produce documentation, including detailed design documentation, in accordance with ASD policies and procedures.

Technical skills:

• Experience in development languages/frameworks such as Python, Java, Java Messaging Service, Javascript/ Typescript, J2EE, RESTful web services, Django and Ruby, Kubernetes, OpenShift
• Experience in or knowledge of Puppet, Ansible and Docker automation tools.

Essential criteria:

• PROG 3 - Programming/software development: Level 3 (SFIA) Designs, codes, verifies, tests, documents, amends and refactors moderately complex programs/scripts. Applies agreed standards and tools to achieve a well-engineered result. Monitors and reports on progress. Identifies issues related to software development activities. Proposes practical solutions to resolve issues. Collaborates in reviews of work with others as appropriate.

• ASUP 3 - Application support: Level 3 (SFIA) Follows agreed procedures to identify and resolve issues with applications. Uses application management software and tools to collect agreed performance statistics. Carries out agreed applications maintenance tasks.

• RELM 3 - Release and deployment: Level 3 (SFIA) Uses approved tools and techniques for specific deployment activities. Administers the recording of activities, logging of results and documents technical activities undertaken.

• TEST 2 - Testing: Level 2 (SFIA) Designs test cases, creates test scripts and test data, and automates repeatable tasks working to the requirements or specifications provided. Defines test conditions for given requirements. Executes and records manual and automated testing in accordance with test plans. Analyses and reports on test activities, results, issues and risks.

• SYSP 3 - System software: Level 3 (SFIA) Monitors operational systems for resource usage and failure rates, to inform and facilitate system software tuning. Applies system software parameters to maximise throughput and efficiency. Installs and tests new versions of system software. Contributes to preparation of software implementation procedures with fall back contingency plans.