Senior Full-stack Developer

Applications close Tuesday
October 28th.
NV1 Security Clearance Required. Canberra Location. Strong Hands-on Lead Developer Required. Strong Hands-on Lead Developer Required.

About the Organisation

Yolk Digital are looking to fill a Senior Full-stack Developer (.NET) role with our client, the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC). The role will be required to work with the project team, liaise with the technical team and lead work to develop new code, uplift existing code and deliver requirements for enhancements and improvements (approximately 25% leadership and 75% hands-on software development) across the Indigo Division (ID).

The ID is one of two divisions within the AEC's Enterprise Transformation Group (ETG) and is responsible for delivering an ambitious ICT transformation and modernisation agenda. The ID leads and supports the Election Systems Modernisation Program (Indigo Program). Indigo Program (Tranche 2) The Indigo Program is a large-scale transformation program to modernise business capabilities and replace core election ICT systems with a citizen-centric, agile technology platform. The Program will transform the AEC's delivery of electoral services and ensure ongoing integrity of the electoral system. Tranche 2 comprises a variety of work packages with a focus on business process re-engineering, data management, legislative compliance and replacing aging systems.

Security Clearance

Negative Vetting 1 (NV1)

Responsibilities

The role will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Participating in the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) to develop and maintain a C# based, n-tier, enterprise software and associated documentation in accordance with AEC standards.
• Following Scaled Agile (SAFe) for all software development projects; Developing automated application build and deployment scripts using technologies such as Azure DevOps.
• Leading development team through workload allocation and mentoring and advising on agile development processes; Contributing to daily, weekly and monthly Agile rituals, helping to ensure they are run effectively and efficiently.
• Liaising with technical and business area staff to facilitate the design and implementation of product features and resolution of defects or incidents.
• Proactively (and reactively) identifying and clearing organisational roadblocks and interferences that may distract development.
• Developing and regularly maintaining system development schedule to ensure milestones and timelines are met; Tracking sprint progress and identifying any divergence from allocated tasks.
• Overseeing and presenting system showcases to various stakeholders as required; Facilitating development across stakeholder groups within the AEC.
• Understanding the product planning lifecycle and effectively managing the product backlog in collaboration with the Product Owner and Scrum Master; Ensuring that outcomes are effectively communicated to the product owners, establishing the basis for future practice
• Sharing code and development learnings back to the Developer Community of Practices to inform continuous improvement.
• Performing additional responsibilities as required and directed by the relevant Director/Team Leader or delegate.

Essential Criteria

1. Evidenced experience and qualifications as a Technical Lead with the ability to lead, manage and mentor a full stack development team; Experience in technical analysis and design of modular solutions.
2. Proven hands-on technical experience working in an Agile Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and ability to act as a liaison between the tech and business team; Ability to communicate effectively whilst anticipating stakeholder needs and expectations across a geographically dispersed network.
3. Strong experience in developing automated application build and deployment scripts using the .NET environment (.NET Core) and Azure DevOps; Demonstrated experience with full stack cloud-based application development in MS Azure.
4. Proficiency in using various IT applications and project management tools, including the Visual Studio, MS Suite, Azure DevOps, and Miro or similar. Experience in successfully setting priorities and delivering quality results within time/budget constraints.
5. Demonstrated ability to manage staff, build and develop capabilities, and promote professionalism; Demonstrated personal integrity whilst achieving results within legislative and policy parameters.

Application Instructions

Upload a one-page pitch (up to 5000 characters) in the "Response to Criteria" section of the application form. Your pitch must address the Essential Criteria, and Desirable Criteria.

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