APS6 Software Engineer (Developer)

• Initial contract duration for 12 months with extension of 12 months
  
• Number of extension: 2
  
• Location: ACT
  
• Security Requirements: Must have Positive Vetting
  
• Working Arrangements: Onsite
  WFH cannot be accommodated. Candidates must hold an active TSPV clearance. Candidates must be willing to undergo ASD s Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) within 12 months of commencement.
• Maximum hours
  40 hours per week

About the Role:

SoftLabs is seeking APS6 Software Engineer (Developer) for ICT Labour hire at their technology consulting based in ACT.

Job details

Software Engineers write and test code optimise software for speed and capability evaluate and test new software design and maintain software systems under limited supervision.

Key duties and responsibilities

• We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer to design develop and maintain high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will have expertise in API development Linux environments and multiple programming languages with a strong understanding of software lifecycle management CI/CD pipelines and Identity and Access Management (IAM) concepts. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver secure scalable and efficient software systems. This role also requires meticulous document writing to support collaboration compliance and system maintenance.
  

ASD requires a Software Engineer (Developer) SFIA 5 to perform the following duties

• Design and implement scalable IAM solutions leveraging Oracle Unified Directory Active Directory and Ping Federate.
  
• Integrate authentication and authorisation mechanisms into enterprise and network applications using protocols such as OAuth2 OpenID Connect and SAML.
  
• Build integrate and maintain robust APIs to support application functionality and interoperability.
  
• Develop and test software applications using Java Python PowerShell ensuring code is well-documented for maintainability.
  
• Develop and deploy software on RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux) environments leveraging Linux expertise for system configuration and scripting.
  
• Manage all phases of the software development lifecycle from requirements analysis to deployment and maintenance.
  
• Work effectively as a productive member of an integrated team to meet a prioritised schedule of work.
  
• Author maintain and review comprehensive documentation including design specifications API references user guides and deployment procedures ensuring clarity and alignment with project and business requirements
  

SFIA Skills required for the performance of duties in this role.

• SWDN 5
  
• PROG 5
  
• SLEN 5
  
• IAMT 4
  
• IFDN 4
  

Technical Skills

• Proven experience as a Software Engineer with expertise in Java Python and PowerShell.
  
• Strong proficiency in API development and integration.
  
• Extensive experience with Linux particularly RHEL for development and deployment.
  
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitLab BitBucket AWS CodePipeLine AzureDevOps or similar).
  
• Familiarity with IAM concepts and products including OpenID Connect OAuth and Ping (OGNL language knowledge is a plus).
  
• Understanding of software lifecycle management and agile methodologies.
  
• Knowledge of infrastructure design principles for scalable software solutions.
  

Desirable Technical Skills

• Web development (e.g. HTML CSS JavaScript or frameworks like React/Angular).
  
• Knowledge of corporate directories authorisation and authentication services including technologies protocols and languages such as: Public Key Infrastructure cryptography Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) and Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML).
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  
• 3 years of relevant software development experience.
  

About the Organisation

The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is a statutory agency in the Defence portfolio that defends Australia against global threats and advances our national interests through the provision of foreign signals intelligence cyber security and offensive cyber operations as directed by the Australian Government.

Criteria

The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a response to each criterion. Each response is limited to 3000 characters.

Essential Criteria

1. Demonstrated skill proficiency at Ping Limited Technologies Public Key Infrastructure management and Entrust Limited Technologies RHEL7 Java coding and virtualisation skillsets Technical writing for development of sustainment artefacts like SOP s support guides and design documentation (high level and detailed)

2. SWDN 5 Specifies designs and architects large or complex software applications components and modules. Adopts and adapts software design methods tools and techniques. Undertakes impact analysis on major design options makes recommendations and assesses and manages associated risks. Specifies prototypes/simulations to enable informed decision-making. Evaluates software designs to ensure adherence to standards and identifies corrective action. Ensures the software design balances functional quality security and systems management requirements. Contributes to the development of organisational software design and architecture policies and standards.

3. PROG 5 Takes technical responsibility across all stages and iterations of software development. Plans and drives software construction activities. Adopts and adapts appropriate software development methods tools and techniques. Measures and monitors applications of project/team standards for software construction including software security. Contributes to the development of organisational policies standards and guidelines for software development.

4. SLEN 5 Collaborates with those responsible for ongoing systems and software lifecycle management to select adopt and adapt working practices. Supports deployment of the working environment for systems and software lifecycle working practices. Provides effective feedback to encourage development of the individuals and teams responsible for systems and software lifecycle working practices. Provides guidance and makes suggestions to support continual improvement and learning approach. Contributes to identifying new domains within the organisation where systems and software lifecycle working practices can be deployed.

5. IAMT 4 Designs and implements complex identity and access management solutions focusing on automated access control and role allocation. Oversees the integration of identity and access management services with new technologies. Provides specialised support for complex identity and access management operations and supports implementation of policies and standards. Collaborates with stakeholders to align identity and access management with business objectives and emerging security trends.

6. IFDN 4 Leads the design of complex infrastructure systems to deliver comprehensive design solutions. Develops detailed architectural frameworks and ensures integration of all infrastructure components including cloud services. Provides guidance on recommended practices and design standards. Reviews and validates design specifications and documentation. Checks that designs are scalable reliable and secure aligning with business and technical requirements.

Desirable Criteria

1. Experience with Entitlement Management and SailPoint Technologies

2. Understanding of RSA technologies and MFA administration (desirable)

Application Deadline: Friday 20 June 2025
Expected Start Date: Monday 04 August 2025
Job Type: Contract
Rate: As per Australian Market Standards

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