Minimum of 1 APS5 Associate Software Engineer (Developer)
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This Tender is invited by the Issuer. Overview Services Australia is seeking a minimum of 1 APS5 Associate Software Engineer (Developer) to support software development activities across its operations. The Role Software Engineers oversee software development projects, write optimised code, and provide technical leadership to a team of software engineers, and are responsible for the quality and functionality of the software produced by their team. Development professionals design, create, test, and document software systems and applications in accordance with agreed development and security standards and processes. APS5 Software Engineers write and test code and optimise software for speed and capability, and support the design, testing, and maintenance of new and existing software systems. Role Requirements APS5 Software Engineers are expected to: Deliver flexible, quality service to improve customer experience Work under the general direction of senior staff to deliver results Make ethical, evidence-based decisions using sound judgement Respond to stakeholder needs and expectations May have supervisory responsibilities Enquiries Buyer contact: ICT.PANEL.DMP@servicesaustralia.gov.au
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