Golang / Python Software Engineer

Posted 21 November 2023
SalaryNegotiable
LocationBrisbane
Job type Contract
DisciplineSoftware Development + Testing
Reference263793

Job description

Join a leading federal government department and play a critical role in the development of their Golang and Python applications.

Working as a Full Stack Engineer, you'll play a key role in the entire software development lifecycle. You will collaborate with other frontend developer to build craft robust backend solutions, and manage the build/deployment pipelines, and own the end-to-end solutions. In addition, you will also design and implement software and CI/CD pipelines.

Key Duties:

  • Thoroughly scope solutions to ensure fitness for purpose.
  • Design and implement software and CI/CD pipelines to tackle complex challenges.
  • Document all design and development work.
  • Participate in code reviews to maintain coding quality and standards.
  • Proactively maintain and patch existing software within the agency.
  • Ensure software meets security requirements, accessibility standards, and the agency's expectations.
  • Provide mentorship and technical leadership to fellow engineers.
  • Collaborate with various teams to resolve issues and ensure viable solutions.
  • Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to ensure effective test coverage.
  • Ensure systems deliver value for money and meet their intended purpose.
  • Build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.

Skills required:

  • Demonstrated experience using Go (Golang) or Python, to build applications for containerized environments.
  • Experience with DevOps tools like Terraform, Vault, Artifactory, and GitLab.
  • Proficiency in developing software solutions leveraging cloud technologies (Kubernetes, Helm, serverless - AWS Lambda, IAM, etc.).
  • Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining large-scale systems designed for heavy user loads.
  • Proficient in trunk-based development practices, collaborating on projects with new or established CI/CD pipelines.
  • Excellent communication skills, especially in a geographically distributed team environment.

**** Due to federal government security clearance requirements, only candidates with Australian Citizenship are eligible to apply ****


To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Anita Cunningham on 07 33395626 or email: [email protected] and quote the above job reference number.

Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process please contact me on the above contact details.