1 Senior Software Engineer (Harman)

Salary: $150,000 – $200,000 Remote: Hybrid Senior Software Engineer – Data & API Platforms Canberra or Sydney | Hybrid Working | NV1 We are partnering with a high-profile Federal Government organisation undergoing a major digital and regulatory transformation program. An opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join a cross‑functional delivery team focused on modernising large‑scale data and API capabilities. This role is ideal for a senior engineer who enjoys building high‑performance distributed systems, working across modern cloud‑native technologies, and contributing to mission‑critical platforms with significant national impact. What You’ll Be Doing
- Develop and deliver high‑quality API and data pipeline solutions aligned to approved architecture and engineering best practices
- Support technical release coordination for both internal and external delivery activities
- Monitor, manage, and proactively mitigate risks relating to system performance and API availability
- Collaborate closely with engineers, testers, analysts, and stakeholders within agile delivery teams
- Contribute to broader platform uplift initiatives and continuous improvement activities
- Build scalable, resilient applications leveraging both SQL and NoSQL data sources Key Skills & Experience Essential
- 5 years experience in Senior Software Engineering roles
- Strong Java development experience
- Commercial experience with Apache Spark, Kafka, and Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)
- Experience designing productive processing algorithms and optimising application performance
- Experience with containerisation and orchestration tools including Kubernetes and Rancher
- Experience with CI/CD and continuous delivery tools such as Jenkins
- Strong understanding of automated testing frameworks
- Ability to work collaboratively within cross‑functional agile teams Nice to Have
- Experience working within large‑scale government or enterprise transformation environments
- Exposure to highly available API ecosystems and large data processing environments Security Requirements Candidates must hold a Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) security clearance. Applicants with an active Baseline clearance and ability to upgrade are encouraged to apply. Working Arrangements
- Hybrid model
- Minimum 2 days on‑site per week in Canberra or Sydney
- 12‑month initial contract with potential extension options Qualifications
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience Equal Opportunity Statement Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact us. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qdb51