Senior Full Stack Software Engineer (Developer)

Senior Full Stack Engineer

Location

Canberra, ACT

Working Arrangement

Onsite. The primary office is located in Canberra. Flexible working arrangements, including remote work and work from home, may be considered at the discretion of the client. Travel associated with the role will be at the contractor's expense.

Clearance Required

Must have a Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) Security Clearance.

Company Overview

Our client, the Australian Federal Police (AFP), is Australia's national policing agency, responsible for protecting Australians, Australia's interests and the Commonwealth from criminal activity both domestically and internationally. Technology plays a critical role in supporting frontline policing operations, national security initiatives and corporate services, enabling the AFP to deliver innovative solutions that strengthen law enforcement capabilities and public safety.

Job Description

Cleared is seeking three experienced Senior Full Stack Engineers to join a high-performing technology team within the Australian Federal Police. This is a unique opportunity to work on complex, mission-critical systems that directly support national security, law enforcement operations and the delivery of vital public services. You will play a key role in designing, developing and enhancing modern applications while contributing to the ongoing evolution of the AFP's technology landscape.

As a senior member of the team, you will provide technical leadership, contribute to architectural decisions and work collaboratively with business and technical stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable and high-quality software solutions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyse complex ICT business challenges and recommend effective technical solutions
• Design, develop and maintain full stack applications and services
• Create and update technical design artefacts and solution documentation
• Develop and enhance user interfaces, backend services and system integrations
• Design and implement APIs and integration solutions across enterprise platforms
• Support cloud-native application development and platform engineering initiatives
• Implement secure, scalable and maintainable software solutions
• Collaborate with testing, release management and operational teams to deliver successful deployments
• Participate in code reviews and promote software engineering best practices
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve complex application and system issues
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of technical standards and frameworks
• Support the analysis and implementation of system enhancements and new capabilities
• Engage with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Provide mentoring, coaching and guidance to other technical team members
• Maintain high-quality documentation in accordance with organisational requirements
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across engineering practices, processes and procedures
• Share knowledge and support capability uplift across teams

Education/Certifications Required

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline
• Industry certifications in cloud technologies, software engineering or DevSecOps are highly regarded
• Ongoing professional development and commitment to maintaining contemporary technical knowledge

Knowledge/Skills Required

• Strong experience in full stack application development
• Expertise in modern frontend and backend development frameworks
• Experience designing and developing APIs and system integrations
• Cloud-native application development experience
• DevSecOps principles, automation and CI/CD pipeline experience
• Secure software development and application security best practices
• Strong understanding of software architecture and design patterns
• Experience working within Agile delivery environments
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Experience conducting code reviews and implementing engineering standards
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication capabilities
• Ability to lead technical discussions and mentor junior team members

Desirable

• Experience working within Federal Government, Defence, Intelligence or National Security environments
• Existing Australian Government Security Clearance
• Experience delivering enterprise-scale digital transformation initiatives
• Exposure to modern cloud platforms and automation tooling

Employment Benefits

• Initial 36-month contract engagement
• Opportunity to support one of Australia's most critical law enforcement agencies
• Long-term program of work with meaningful technical challenges
• Exposure to modern engineering practices, cloud technologies and enterprise-scale systems
• Opportunity to influence the design and development of mission-critical capabilities
• Collaborative and highly skilled technology environment
• Meaningful work that contributes directly to Australia's national security and public safety

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Veterans

Defence and Federal Government industry experience is highly desirable. We strongly encourage veterans and individuals with Defence experience to apply. Your unique skills and background are highly valued, and we are committed to supporting your transition into this role.

About Cleared

At Cleared, we provide tailored recruitment solutions to individuals seeking their next opportunity and to organisations searching for talent within Defence Industry, Intelligence and National Security.