Summary
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A public-sector technology team is seeking an application developer for a 12-month assignment. You will design and configure secure, scalable low-code applications, create interfaces, business logic, workflows and integrations, and provide advanced application support while contributing to continuous development improvements.
Highlights
A 12-month full-time opportunity with a strong public-sector salary package, superannuation, and annual leave loading. The role offers hands-on work with modern low-code application development and opportunities to improve digital delivery processes.
Description
Parramatta Temporary 12 months - Full-Time (35 HPW) Clerk Grade 7/8, base salary ($116,981 - $129,492), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Your role
Contribute to the development and configuration of OutSystems applications that facilitate the achievement of business outcomes and improve business efficiencies and processes through leveraging technology.
What You’ll Do
Developing robust, scalable, and secure applications OutSystems ODC applications based on functional specifications.Build screens, business logic, workflows, and integrations in OutSystems.Building responsive and accessible user interfacesContributing to the continuous process improvements in the development spaceUndertake post-release activities to develop a base of knowledge to be incorporated in future build and release cycles.Provide 3rd level application support, troubleshooting complex issues and resolving incidents promptly to minimise service disruption and maintain business continuity.Collaborated with diverse stakeholders across multiple applications and projects, balancing competing priorities to deliver successful outcomes within agreed timelines.
What We’re Looking For
Experience in software development and delivery using OutSystems Platform.Experienced in Web Applications, HTML, CSS and JavaScript.Experience with OutSystems Lifetime and other relevant tools (e.g., Version Control Systems, CI/CD tools).Experience in integrations with REST-based servicesExperience with SQL databases like Oracle or MySQL or MSSQL, database modelling.Solid understanding of web development best practicesGood communication skills with the ability to interpret business requirements and technical concepts.
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Essential Requirements
Qualifications in Information Science/Technology or experience relevant to the role and demonstrated continuing professional development.Fluent in at least one programming language (Preferred: Java).
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Requirements
Click apply, attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the 2 targeted questions below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:
Describe the most complex OutSystems application you have developed or maintained.
In your response, include Project size and duration, team size, your responsibilities.
Key technical challenges faced, how you resolved them and outcomes achieved.Outline your experience in providing administration, technical support, and configuration management of core business systems.
What strategies do you have to ensure that you are adept across a wide range of systems and technologies?
Applications close 25 August 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.
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For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Satish kumar Kalavakuri, Solution Architect & Technical Lead, on 0403215250 or via satish.kalavakuri@dcj.nsw.gov.au
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