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Join Azooa in Delivering a Landmark Electoral Reform Program – .Net Analyst Roles (RFQ ID: LH‑04808)

Azooa is actively preparing a submission for
RFQ ID LH‑04808
, issued by the
Australian Electoral Commission (AEC)
, and we are now seeking
two highly capable .Net Analysts / Developers
to contribute to a pivotal national initiative.

These roles are central to the
Funding and Disclosure Reform Program
, an ambitious and legally critical modernisation effort aimed at implementing enhancements to the Commonwealth Funding and Disclosure Scheme under the Electoral Act. Through this program, the AEC is advancing transparency, accountability, and the digital infrastructure underpinning Australia's democratic processes.

Role Overview & Context

Client:
Australian Electoral Commission (AEC)

Program:
Funding and Disclosure Reform

Branches Involved:

• Program Management Office
• Regulatory Enablement
• Technology Delivery

Your involvement will sit within the
Technology Delivery Branch
, where your technical expertise will drive key outcomes in development, integration, and deployment of governance-aligned systems. You will be a critical contributor to creating and sustaining solutions that deliver public value, upholding the integrity of Australia's electoral framework.

Preferred Work Location / Geographies:

• Canberra (strong preference)
• Hybrid arrangements available
• Applicants residing in
  ACT, NSW, VIC, QLD
  are eligible
• Remote work may be considered subject to operational requirements

Working Arrangement:

• Full‑time (up to 40 hours/week)
• Combination of on-site presence in AEC offices and remote work
• Flexibility contingent on project demands

Contract Duration & Extensions:

• Commencement:
  18 November 2025
• Initial Term: Through to
  30 June 2026
• Extension Options: Up to
  2 x 12-month
  extensions, subject to performance and program need

Clearance & Security:

• Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1)
• Reliability, trustworthiness, and compliance with Commonwealth security protocols are essential

Key Responsibilities

As a .Net Analyst on this program, your mission will include:

• Designing, developing, and maintaining
  high-quality, robust, reusable, scalable, and secure
  software solutions in
  .NET Core / .NET
  ecosystems.
• Partnering with internal stakeholders, regulatory teams, and cross‑functional developers to understand business requirements, translate them into technical designs, and deliver functioning solutions.
• Deploying, troubleshooting, and supporting systems in production environments; diagnosing issues, determining root causes, and applying corrective measures in collaboration with the broader team.
• Managing competing priorities, ensuring deadlines are met while maintaining strong documentation and quality control across deliverables.
• Mentoring junior or less experienced developers, conducting code reviews, and promoting best practices in coding, testing, and security.
• Planning and executing robust testing strategies, including
  unit testing
  ,
  integration testing
  ,
  end‑to-end testing
  , and
  regression testing
  .
• Delivering high-value advice, reporting, and risk assessments aligned with team functional responsibilities, legislative constraints, and program governance.
• Applying professional judgment in complex and sometimes ambiguous environments, making decisions that balance technical, operational, and legislative considerations.
• Ensuring code adheres to standards, compliance requirements, and system architecture guidelines, with a security-first mindset.

Essential Criteria (must‑haves)

To be considered, you must demonstrably satisfy the following:

1. .NET Core / .NET Development

2. Proven track record in developing and maintaining large-scale enterprise software solutions using .NET Core (or equivalent).

3. Clean architecture, modular design, and reusability mindset.

4. Database & Integration Skills

5. Solid experience with relational databases, data modelling, query optimization, indexing, and managing large datasets.

6. Familiarity with integration patterns (APIs, messaging, event-driven, microservices) and data exchange strategies.

7. CI / CD Tools & Deployment Automation

8. Hands-on experience with
   Azure DevOps
   (or similar tooling) for build pipelines, release pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure as code (IaC).

9. Time & Priority Management

10. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, competing priorities, and tight deadlines, while maintaining quality and stakeholder satisfaction.

11. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

12. Strong interpersonal skills: ability to negotiate outcomes, influence technical and non-technical stakeholders, present difficult trade-offs, and foster collaboration across distributed teams.

13. Conceptual & Analytical Abilities

14. Ability to interpret complex requirements, innovate, adapt to changing contexts, and apply change management practices.

15. Working Relationships & Team Culture

16. Experience in building and nurturing effective working relationships; capacity to contribute positively to team dynamics and culture.

17. Integrity & Results Orientation

18. High personal drive, accountability, ethical conduct, and proven capacity to deliver results within legislative, budgetary, and governance parameters.

Desirable Criteria (not strictly required but highly advantageous)

• Degrees or formal qualifications in
  Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering
  , or related fields.
• Experience with
  Microsoft Azure services
  (App Services, Logic Apps, Functions, Service Bus, etc.).
• Prior exposure to
  Commonwealth ICT frameworks / governance
  , or capacity to rapidly learn and assimilate those constraints.
• Familiarity with
  Australian electoral law, policy, or regulatory practice
  , or demonstrated ability to quickly acquaint yourself with statutory contexts.

What You'll Gain & What You'll Bring

What you'll gain:

• Meaningful, high-impact work at the intersection of technology, governance, and democracy.
• Collaboration with senior leadership, regulatory stakeholders, and mission-driven teams.
• Exposure to large-scale public sector reform, high compliance environments, and intricate legislative frameworks.
• Opportunities for professional growth, extension, and continuity across phases.

What you'll bring:

• Technical excellence, paired with judgment and a sense of public responsibility.
• Resilience and composure in ambiguous, evolving project landscapes.
• A collaborative, mentoring mindset, and passion for building enduring technical solutions.
• Ability to thrive in hybrid and distributed team settings.

How to Express Interest

If this opportunity resonates with your experience and aspirations, here's how to express interest:

What to submit:

• Your
  latest CV / résumé
  (highlight relevant .NET, Azure, system integration, and public-sector experience)
• Your
  daily or hourly rate (including superannuation)

We at
Azooa
are excited to partner with exceptional technologists to deliver this reform program, and we look forward to reviewing your expression of interest. Thank you for considering this high‑impact opportunity.

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