Defence Software Engineering Program - Software Engineering Manager / Software and Platform Developer

Iag Dns — Australia · Posted ~3 hours ago

Senior

Skills

Current AGSVA NV1 Security Clearance Software Engineering Software Engineering Process Management Continuous Improvement Platform Engineering Application Development Application Deployment CNCF Technologies Cloud-Native Technologies

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

A specialist technology organization supporting major defence and national security initiatives is seeking professionals for multiple software engineering positions. Opportunities include managing software engineering processes and continuous improvement across delivery teams, as well as developing and deploying applications using cloud-native technologies in classified environments. Applicants must hold a current Australian government security clearance at the required level.

Highlights

Multiple opportunities across software engineering management and software/platform development within significant defence and national security programs. Roles offer exposure to complex infrastructure initiatives, platform engineering methodologies, and classified technology environments.

Description

Edinburgh, SA / Fairbairn, ACT / Fishermans Bend, VIC Based | Requires a current AGSVA NV1 Clearance (NV2 Preferred) About Us IAG Defence & National Security (DNS) is part of IAG, a specialist advisory firm supporting complex infrastructure, Defence and national security programs across Australia. Our DNS team works closely with Commonwealth agencies and industry partners to deliver specialist expertise into nationally significant programs. Our success depends on our ability to identify, engage and mobilise highly specialised talent quickly and effectively. IAG is recognised as a Veteran Friendly Employer under the Veteran Employment Program. We're looking for people for the following opportunities: 1)Software Engineering Manager Leads software engineering process management and continuous improvement, applying platform engineering methodologies across delivery teams. 2)Software and Platform Developer (Mid-Senior) Builds and deploys applications using CNCF technologies on classified, airgapped Defence networks with secure DevSecOps pipelines. Key Responsibilities Lead software engineering process management and continuous improvement initiatives (Manager) Apply software development and platform engineering methodologies across delivery teams (Manager) Mentor and guide engineering teams on best practice and process maturity (Manager) Engage stakeholders to elicit project and user requirements (Developer) Install, configure and sustain infrastructure and platforms using infrastructure-as-code principles (Developer) Develop, integrate and deploy applications into higher classification networks (Developer) Support the full software development lifecycle, from design through to deployment and verification (Developer) Ensure availability and uptime of deployed applications, systems and infrastructure (Developer) Required Current NV1 security clearance (NV2 preferred) Australian citizenship Experience in software development and platform engineering methodologies (Manager) or mid-senior hands-on CNCF/DevSecOps development experience (Developer) Experience in engineering and software process management (Manager) Experience working across the SDLC — design, build, test, deployment and verification (Developer) Experience with classified network and Defence airgapped software development/deployment (Developer) Experience with secure DevSecOps pipelines (e.g. Iron Bank and/or Defence/ASD) (Developer) Engagement Details Locations: Edinburgh (SA), Fairbairn (ACT), or Fishermans Bend (VIC) 5 positions available across both roles (1 Manager, 4 Developer) Key positions What We Offer With offices in Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra, we're a tight-knit team working across some of Australia's most critical Defence and national security programs. We value expertise, collaboration and flexibility, providing our people with opportunities to contribute to meaningful and technically challenging projects. We can offer great work, great people, great culture, great conditions, and an all-round great time whilst you continue building a rewarding career in the Defence and national security sector. As part of IAG, you'll be joining a team of more than 250 professionals. Most opportunities advertised by IAG Defence & National Security are subject to client approval, security validation and contractual confirmation. Employment or engagement will only be offered following successful client acceptance and completion of all required pre-engagement checks and onboarding activities. Please Note As this role may support a Defence program, a Defence employment moratorium period may apply to current or recently separated ADF/APS personnel seeking to move into industry roles. If you are currently serving or have recently left Defence, we'd recommend confirming your eligibility to apply before submitting.