Minimum of 1 Senior AI Engineer Software Engineer (Developer)
Tender Overview
About this tender
This Tender is invited by the Issuer. Overview Services Australia is seeking to procure a minimum of one Senior AI Engineer Software Engineer (Developer) with demonstrable experience in AI on-premise platforms to support complex application development projects across the Technology and Digital Program (TDP) Group, in line with the agency's strategic objectives. The Role Software Engineers oversee software development projects, write optimised code, and provide technical leadership to a team of software engineers, taking responsibility for the quality and functionality of the software produced by their team. As an AI Engineer, the role specialises in either on-premise cloud-native or public cloud platform tooling, with the capability to design, implement, and optimise environments from new (greenfield) implementations as well as enhance existing setups (brownfield). The role is focused on building secure-by-design architectures, incorporating reusable patterns and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to deliver scalable, compliant solutions in line with APS frameworks and regulations. The role includes: Collaborating with Data Scientists, Architecture, Cyber Security, and Core data teams to establish foundational platform capability and frameworks Enforcing governance and applying best practices across networking and resource management in the primary platform Operating with a significant degree of independence and a high level of autonomy, while maintaining close working relationships with key stakeholders and strict adherence to agency processes and procedures Identifying and driving innovation, and managing and leading change Contributing to and implementing the agency's strategic direction, with decision-making and advice to others highly dependent on the individual's own judgement Developing, describing, presenting, and influencing outcomes and/or findings across various forums Role Requirements Demonstrable experience with AI on-premise platforms Extensive experience and expertise in AI Engineering capabilities, including AI workload migrations, deployment, and operations Experience overseeing software development projects, writing optimised code, and providing technical leadership to a team of software engineers Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills in a collaborative environment Enquiries Buyer contact: ICT.PANEL.DMP@servicesaustralia.gov.au
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