Contract EL1 Engineer Lead

Location Canberra
Discipline DevOps & Infrastructure
Job reference 178802
Salary Negotiable
Consultant email [email protected]

Australian Citizens only (due to security clearance requirements)

Are you a technically hands-on engineering leader looking to drive high-impact digital transformation across government services? We're seeking an EL1 Engineering Lead to deliver complex cloud-native solutions and guide agile teams in a fast-paced federal environment.

🔧 Your Responsibilities Will Include:

  • Leading the design and implementation of modern software systems and APIs

  • Building containerised applications using Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm

  • Developing secure and scalable APIs in Golang and TypeScript (REST and GraphQL)

  • Automating infrastructure deployment using Terraform and AWS

  • Driving DevOps practices through CI/CD pipelines and tools like GitHub/GitLab

  • Ensuring accessibility (WCAG 2.1), security, and performance best practices

  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams including BAs, QAs, and business stakeholders

Tech Stack & Skills:

  • Proficient in Golang, TypeScript, and React

  • Solid experience with AWS Cloud Infrastructure and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

  • Expertise in CI/CD, Vault, Artifactory, and secure software development

  • Familiar with web accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1)

  • Bonus: Experience with React Native, Postgres/MySQL, or mobile development

About You:

  • Strong technical leadership and problem-solving skills

  • Comfortable working in fast-moving, agile teams

  • Able to guide technical decisions and mentor team members

  • Australian Citizenship is essential for this federal contract

Why Apply?

  • Long-term government contract with ongoing project pipeline

  • Work on meaningful, large-scale public service initiatives

  • Flexible working conditions (including remote)

  • Competitive daily rate aligned with experience

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and Experis will be in contact with you.

Rowan Mollison
Senior Consultant, Experis

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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Experis Pty Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of ManpowerGroup

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