Software Engineer

📍 Canberra | Hybrid Working Arrangement 📅 Contract to 30 June 2027 + 2 x 12-Month Extension Options Bridge IT Engineering is recruiting three Senior Software Engineers to work with a major Australian Government department on a strategic technology program. About the Role The role is focused on designing, developing, integrating and supporting secure, scalable and resilient cloud-native applications and services on AWS. You will work across Java, Python, Node.js, TypeScript, AWS services, microservices, APIs, serverless and event-driven architecture, Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD pipelines. Key Responsibilities Software Development & Integration Design and develop cloud-native applications, APIs, microservices and integration services. Build event-driven, serverless and containerised solutions across AWS. AWS Cloud Development Work with AWS services including Lambda, ECS, EKS, API Gateway, EventBridge, SNS, SQS and Step Functions. Design secure and resilient solutions aligned with enterprise architecture and AWS best practices. DevOps & Infrastructure Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation and/or AWS CDK. Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, deployment and infrastructure provisioning. Architecture & Technical Leadership Contribute to solution design, architecture reviews and technical design workshops. Provide technical guidance on AWS, cloud-native architecture, software design and systems integration. To thrive in this role, you will ideally have the following skills Strong senior-level software engineering experienceStrong AWS cloud development experienceJava, Python, Node.js, JavaScript and/or TypeScriptMicroservices, APIs and distributed systemsServerless, event-driven and containerised architecturesTerraform, CloudFormation and/or AWS CDKCI/CD and DevOps practicesStrong software and systems design capabilityAutomated testing, debugging and production supportExperience working in Agile multidisciplinary teamsStrong stakeholder communication and technical leadership skillsAustralian Government or highly regulated environment experience will be highly regardedExperience with maritime, intelligence, surveillance, geospatial or real-time data platforms will be highly regarded Apply now to join a major Australian Government program delivering secure, modern and cloud-native capabilities. Please note that candidates must be able to obtain NV1 security clearance and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.