Product Engineer

Product Engineer - AMANDA

Clerk Grade: DCS Clerk Grade 7/8

Employment Type: Temporary Opportunity Until June 2026

Location: Flexible/hybrid working arrangements available across NSW, with some travel to Sydney metro locations required from time to time (negotiable).

The opportunity

We are now inviting applications for the opportunity of Product Engineer for Government Technology Platforms, within Digital NSW as it transforms to become the state's trusted partner to enable accessible and secure digital platforms and services for the citizens and business of NSW.

In this role, you will be responsible for the build and deployment of high-quality, reliable, reusable and maintainable ICT / Digital systems and/or networks to support the delivery of strategic objectives for the Organisation and/or partner agencies.

Day to day responsibilities

Attending agile ceremonies such as stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint review to provide overview and insights on working being delivered as a part of a multi-disciplinary Product Team

Participate in code reviews to ensure high-quality code is delivered across the engineer chapter, ensuring reuseable and scalable code is produced

Deliver and execute on delivery of code that support the delivery of All of Government products and services

What you will bring to this role

• Experience in end-to-end product development, ensuring high-quality delivery through the build, release, maintenance, and enhancement of thoroughly tested and optimised features.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver valuable software aligned with the organization's ICT/Digital strategy
• Experience in design and iterative testing of products/systems to ensure compliance with standards, enhancing code quality and reducing operational risk
• Experience in enhancing developer practices to drive high performance in ICT/Digital product and system development, while managing technology changes to optimise outcomes in line with organisational and government priorities.
• Experience in optimising system requirements for enhanced efficiency, security, and customer-oriented ICT/Digital capabilities.

Essential requirements

• Experience (2 years +) with SQL queries, SQL programming (database procedures/functions), and database development
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git, GitHub, GitLab, SVN) including managing repositories, branching strategies, and conducting code reviews.
• Proactive engagement with stakeholders to refine business requirements and acceptance criteria, driving alignment with project goals
• Communication of technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and relatable manner, ensuring shared understanding of project objectives
• Performing Proof of Concepts for feasibility of solutions

Desirable

• Experience with systems integration, APIs (Web services, RESTful, SOAP, HTTP)
• Groovy / Java scripting experience highly desirable but not essential
• Amanda experience highly desirable but not essential

AI Statement

The NSW Government is committed to ensuring the safe, ethical, and responsible deployment of AI across NSW. Please review the NSW Government Generative AI basic guidance here

GTP embraces the use of AI to enhance productivity and creativity. In the Assignment to Role process, AI tools should be used solely for drafting and planning purposes, final submitted applications need to be your own work and reflective of your personal experience.

To Apply

Click the link to submit your application. Please attach your resume and a cover letter that responds to the two targeted questions in the job ad, demonstrating how your skills and experience align with the role.

Question 1: Tell us about a situation where you had to present complex information to someone. How did you ensure that they understood what you were saying?

Question 2: Describe a problem you had to address in your job. How did you identify and gain a better understanding of how the issues were impacting the wider business or customers.

Salary Grade 7/8, with the base salary for this role starting at 113,574 base plus superannuation

Click Here to access the Role Description. For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Sujatha Sankaran Kutty via

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Closing Date: Wednesday, 26 November 2025 at 9:59 AM

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