Aso6 Senior Software Developer

Eligibility: Open to Everyone About us: The Department of State Development is working to shape South
Australia's future by driving economic growth.
Our role is to
ensure that South Australia capitalises on the opportunities before
us, to ensure that we are well-positioned to take advantage of the
state's significant economic opportunities.
As a newly created agency in 2024, we continue to drive our
state forward and we want you to join us on this journey.
Working at DSD will provide you with an exciting opportunity
to contribute to the delivery of some of the government's
major economic initiatives, and importantly, make a lasting
positive difference and contribute to the prosperity of our
state.
We take pride in being an employer of choice and providing a
work environment that is vibrant and rewarding for people of all
levels.
Help us shape our state's economic future and position
South Australia on the national and global stage.
For more information about our agency, please visit:
Department of State Development |
About the role: Technology and Asset Services delivers technology solutions that
drive performance and efficiency and enable the Department to
achieve its objectives and ensures that facilities and physical
spaces are safe and functional.
The Senior Software Developer develops, maintains, and supports
the Department's ICT applications and information systems and
possesses a strong understanding of software development best
practices.
The role requires expert knowledge of contemporary
technologies to translate business requirements into solutions,
developing them through continual engagement with key
stakeholders.
More specifically, you will: Design, develop, maintain, and enhance agreed information systems, software and solutions in line with business needs and departmental objectives.
Collaborate and build strong working relationships with stakeholders to determine user requirements and deliver solutions that best meet business and technical needs.
Deliver expert advice, analysis, and recommendations for developing solutions, required changes to applied technologies, and informing relevant policy, procedures, goals, and objectives to facilitate project implementation and success.
Produce technical documentation and relevant correspondence including writing clean, efficient, and well-documented code with emphasis on quality and scalability for projects and solutions.
Provide timely and expert advice to senior leadership and management on opportunities offered by evolving technology and industry trends to improve system reliability, in alignment with departmental plans, strategies, and objectives.
Engage and collaborate with staff of all levels across the department to facilitate change management and deliver a positive client experience.
Contribute to and ensure a safe, diverse and healthy work environment by working in accordance with legislative requirements, the Code of Ethics for the South Australian Public Sector and departmental human resource policies.
Demonstrate and uphold the DSD Customer Service Principles and Service Standards in the provision of high-quality, consistent, and professional service to our customers through being responsive, knowledgeable, timely and respectful in all interactions.
Key Competencies: To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate: Essential Technical Experience and Knowledge: Demonstrated experience in designing, developing and supporting solutions utilising Microsoft and open-source platforms such as Docker and RabbitMQ.
Extensive knowledge and experience in web-based technologies.
Proven experience in designing, testing, debugging, and documenting software applications and features as well as engaging with customers.
Experience in conducting system analysis, undertake technical research and produce relevant documentation to support robust and efficient systems.
Personal Skills: Ability to think creatively, analyse and resolve complex technical problems, and provide recommendations for improvements.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to discuss and explain technical concepts clearly and build successful relationships and networks.
Ability to operate under limited direction, exercise judgement, identify priorities and achieve quality results in a context of competing priorities.
Remuneration: Competitive salary will be offered as $98,478 to $104,165 pa
plus superannuation Benefits: Bringing your talent to the Department of State Development will
see you rewarded with a wide variety of benefits such as: A variety of leave arrangements.
Contemporary office space with end-of-trip facilities Work-life balance with a flexible hybrid work arrangement.
Access to great customised training and career development
opportunities.
Qualifications: Essential: n/a Desirable: Tertiary qualifications in
commerce, economics, business, project management or similar and
relevant industry experience.
Special Conditions: This position will be offered as a full-time, 12-month
contract.
A Satisfactory Department of Human Services Criminal History
Check or National Police Check (NPC) will be required prior to
employment.