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About the Client
Our client is a leading organisation delivering cutting-edge technology solutions across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. With a long-standing presence supporting Australia's national interests, they play a pivotal role in advancing the country’s defence capabilities. Their diverse programs span pilot training, combat systems integration, rotary wing systems, and surveillance technologies, contributing to the backbone of Australia’s current and future defence infrastructure.
About the Role
This is a senior-level opportunity for a Software Developer / DEVOPS Engineer to contribute to enterprise-wide systems and applications using modern DEVOPS practices. The role involves software design, development, deployment planning, and compliance assurance. You’ll be responsible for evaluating system interfaces, operational requirements, and ensuring robust documentation and maintenance of system corrections.
Key responsibilities include:
The Successful Candidate
To be considered, you must:
What’s on Offer
Why partner with Whizdom?
We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:
Location: The role is based in Canberra ACT or Bendigo, VIC.
Contract terms: 12 months from commencement date, plus potential extensions
SFIA level required: The Specified Person will be expected to demonstrate attributes of SFIA Level of Responsibility 3-5.
Security Requirements: Current Top-Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance is strongly preferred, however candidates who have held a TSPV in the previous 12-month period (which has since been downgraded) may be considered. A DISA (Defence Intelligence Security Assessment) will be required for this position.
How to Apply: Please upload your resume to apply. Please note you will need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates.
Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks.
Applications open until 8am 31 August 2025.
Reach Damien on 0480 002 503 or damienm@whizdom.com.au for any further information.
Senior Software Developer / DEVOPS Engineer
| Job title : | Senior Software Developer / DEVOPS Engineer |
| Contract type : | Contract |
| Location : | Canberra |
| Sectors : | |
| Salary : | $150 - $180 per hour |
| Start date : | 2025-07-31 00:00:00 |
| Duration : | 12.0 MONTH |
| Job Reference : | V-54223 |
| Contact name : | Damien Mackerras |
| Contact email : | damienm@whizdom.com.au |
| Job published : | 29 days ago |
Our client is a leading organisation delivering cutting-edge technology solutions across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. With a long-standing presence supporting Australia's national interests, they play a pivotal role in advancing the country’s defence capabilities. Their diverse programs span pilot training, combat systems integration, rotary wing systems, and surveillance technologies, contributing to the backbone of Australia’s current and future defence infrastructure.
About the Role
This is a senior-level opportunity for a Software Developer / DEVOPS Engineer to contribute to enterprise-wide systems and applications using modern DEVOPS practices. The role involves software design, development, deployment planning, and compliance assurance. You’ll be responsible for evaluating system interfaces, operational requirements, and ensuring robust documentation and maintenance of system corrections.
Key responsibilities include:
- Software prototyping, coding, testing, and documentation
- Level 2 and Level 3 support for customer-owned applications
- Driving continuous improvement and technical framework fitness
- Leading technical risk management and customer engagement
- Coaching and mentoring junior staff
- Delivering innovative solutions to complex problems
The Successful Candidate
To be considered, you must:
- Be an Australian Citizen with an active or reactivatable TSPV clearance
- Be willing to undergo a Defence Intelligence Security Assessment (DISA)
- Have relevant experience (preferably in the defence industry)
- Hold certifications from a coding school or tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields
- Demonstrate extensive experience in object-oriented development, DevSecOps, and Agile methodologies
- Possess strong technical skills in:
- DEVOPS: JavaScript, Cesium JS, Ozone Widget Framework, GitLab, AWS, Kubernetes, GDAL, containerisation
- Databases: Oracle, PostgreSQL
- Product Management: Atlassian suite, JIRA, Confluence
What’s on Offer
- Contract until 31 July 2026, with potential extensions
- Location: Canberra ACT or Bendigo VIC
- Flexible working arrangements negotiable
- No/minimal travel required
- Supportive team environment with opportunities for growth and innovation
- Estimated commencement is subject to DISA clearance and recruitment lead time (approx. 3 months)
Why partner with Whizdom?
We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:
- We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
- We are Level 3, DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. We’ve been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified. Our commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been accredited in line with large global organisations.
- We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.
Location: The role is based in Canberra ACT or Bendigo, VIC.
Contract terms: 12 months from commencement date, plus potential extensions
SFIA level required: The Specified Person will be expected to demonstrate attributes of SFIA Level of Responsibility 3-5.
Security Requirements: Current Top-Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance is strongly preferred, however candidates who have held a TSPV in the previous 12-month period (which has since been downgraded) may be considered. A DISA (Defence Intelligence Security Assessment) will be required for this position.
How to Apply: Please upload your resume to apply. Please note you will need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates.
Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks.
Applications open until 8am 31 August 2025.
Reach Damien on 0480 002 503 or damienm@whizdom.com.au for any further information.