Senior Application Developer

Shape your world in the team that builds technology that empowers NSW communities spaces and economies

• Deliver modern scalable digital applications that directly improve services for the people of NSW
• Work across diverse technologies including cloud DevOps and contemporary development frameworks
• Permanent full-time opportunity
• Office location based in Parramatta with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $129464 to $142665 super

Join our team and shape your world in a workplace that empowers you to do your best work and build a meaningful this role you will contribute to shaping lives and communities across NSW while shaping your own career. You will enjoy flexible work options varied and impactful projects and a vibrant diverse team culture built on collaboration inclusion and support. We are creating a workplace where everyone belongs and where you can balance work life and wellbeing.

The role

In this role you will design build and enhance digital applications that support key services across the Department. Youll work within a high-performing collaborative and diverse team closely with stakeholders to translate business needs into practical scalable solutions while ensuring applications meet technical standards security requirements and user expectations.

You will contribute across the full software development lifecycle from analysing business requirements and designing solutions through to development testing deployment optimisation and ongoing support. As a full stack developer you will work across a diverse technology portfolio (modern and legacy frameworks) Angular React MS SQL and JSON/XML-based integrations delivering cloud-native solutions APIs and enterprise applications. You will apply modern engineering practices including source control automated testing CI/CD pipelines secure coding and cloud-based deployment approaches while contributing to the modernisation of existing platforms. Along the way youll help uplift capability within the team by sharing knowledge mentoring developers and adapting to evolving business priorities and technology landscapes.

For more information about this position read the full Role Description:Senior Application Developer

What you will bring to the role

• Demonstrated full stack development experience with strong proficiency (including legacy 4.x frameworks) Angular React and a solid understanding of MS SQL RESTful APIs JSON and XML data structures
• Proven UI/UX capability with hands-on experience building responsive accessible (WCAG 2.2 compliant) and user-centred digital services using modern front-end technologies such as Angular or React TypeScript HTML5 CSS3 advanced CSS styling techniques responsive web design and component-based design systems.
• Exposure to low-code development platforms such as OutSystems and Microsoft Power Platform including the ability to evaluate integrate or develop solutions using these technologies would be advantageous
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into practical technical solutions including system design integrations and user interfaces
• Hands-on expertise across modern development platforms and tooling including Visual Studio GitHub Copilot and GitHub Advanced Security with experience delivering web and intranet applications
• Experience working across both greenfield development and the enhancement and optimisation of established enterprise applications applying modern practices to extend their value and longevity
• Experience working with DevOps practices and tools including CI/CD pipelines version control testing and Agile delivery approaches
• Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders and communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences

What is an essential requirement:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent experience
• Industry-recognised certification in DevOps cloud or application architecture or willingness to obtain within six (6) months

About Us

At the Department of Planning Housing and Infrastructure(DPHI) you could shape your world while helping us shape the future of NSW. Together we create vibrant communities places and precincts and manage land assets and property.

(We are a high-performing organisation that proudly reflects the communities we serve. Our diversity strengthens our cultural capability and enables us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people across NSW. As an inclusive and accessible workplace we value your contribution lived experience and cultural knowledge and we want you to feel supported connected and empowered to succeed. With flexible work arrangements job share options workplace adjustments and various employee affinity groups we are here to help you thrive every day.

Join us

If this role sounds like the right fit for you we encourage you to apply with your CV and cover letter. Wed love to hear from you and explore how you can shape your world with us.

Applications close:11:55pm Wednesday 24 June 2026.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Mark Nigroh (Manager Application Development & Support) at .

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

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We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent skills and potential. Contact the Talent Team via or (02) - HR Support option 2 DPHI People Advisory option 1 and reference Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the role is subject to standard pre-employment checks including a criminal record check.