Principal Software Engineer

Location: Canberra, ACT
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (On-site at Barton office with flexible options available)
Contract Duration: Until 30 June 2026
Start Date: Monday, 6 October 2025
Extension Options: Up to 2 x 12-month terms
Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain Negative Vetting Level 2
Hours: Maximum 40 hours per week
Experience Level: Principal / EL2 equivalent

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Software Engineer to lead technical strategy and governance across a suite of digital products. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a leadership position, has a strong background in software development, and is passionate about mentoring teams and driving technical excellence.

You will be responsible for architectural decisions, ensuring scalable and maintainable systems, and acting as a key technical liaison between stakeholders and development teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the technical strategy for supported products.
• Promote scalable, maintainable systems through governance and design reviews.
• Resolve technical blockers and provide escalation support.
• Champion continuous integration and improvement practices.
• Standardise technical practices across teams.
• Ensure compliance with best practices and relevant frameworks.
• Act as a conduit between technical and business stakeholders.
• Mentor technical staff and foster a collaborative team culture.
• Develop and review design, architectural, and technical documentation.
• Engage in strong stakeholder relationship management.

Technical Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Proven experience in software development using .Net and Angular.
• Experience supporting digital solutions across diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation and architectural designs.

Desirable:

• Experience or qualifications in agile software development.
• Experience designing cloud-native applications or migrating on-premises solutions to the cloud.

About the Team

You'll be joining a high-performing team responsible for the design, development, and enhancement of a key whole-of-government system. The team values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Linda Jona
Consultant

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