Software Engineer (PROJ-4841)

Canberra|Melbourne|Perth
19 October 2026
PV
Application ends: 4 November 2026
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Deadline date:
4 November 2026
$145 - $165

Job Description

Remote is seeking a Software Engineer to join the team in ASD. The Software Engineer will have specialist skills in software development, systems integration, automation, secure coding practices, DevSecOps, testing and application support. The Software Engineer will design, develop, test, document and maintain complex software components and integration services that support Active Cyber Defence capabilities. ( LH-08030)

Role Description

Key duties and responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, implement and maintain complex software applications, services, scripts and system integrations that support Active Cyber Defence capabilities.

  • Analyse business and technical requirements and translate them into secure, scalable and maintainable software solutions.

  • Develop and support system integration and automation solutions, including APIs, CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps practices and deployment activities.

  • Participate in software design, architecture, testing and quality assurance activities, including code reviews and defect resolution.

  • Monitor, troubleshoot and improve the performance, reliability, security and operational effectiveness of software systems and services.

  • Collaborate with stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams, maintain technical documentation, comply with ASD security requirements, and contribute to knowledge sharing and capability uplift across the team.

Technical skills

  • Integration

  • Testing

  • Validation and Verification

  • Transition to Operations


Essential criteria

  • Demonstrated experience in software development using modern programming languages.

  • Experience designing, developing, testing, and maintaining applications.

  • Demonstrated knowledge of cloud platforms and cloud-native development practices.

  • Demonstrated understanding of CI/CD principles and experience with version control, conflict resolution, test development, and associated pipelines.

  • Demonstrated understanding of secure software development principles and best practices.

  • Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and collaboration skills.