Job title: Minimum of 1 EL1 Senior Software Engineer
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: negotiable
Job published: 12/03/2026

Job Description

Job Title: EL1 Senior Software Engineer

Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain Baseline

Duration: Initial 12 months with 2 x 12-month extensions

Industry: Information Technology

Functional Expertise: Software Engineering

Sub-functional Expertise: SAP Software Development

Location of work: QLD, ACT, VIC, SA

Working arrangements: Hybrid

Closing date: 9AM Monday, 23 March 2026

Description:

Our client is seeking an experienced EL1 Senior Software Engineer to provide technical leadership in the design, development and delivery of complex enterprise software solutions. The role will lead software development initiatives, guide engineering teams, and ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions aligned with business and technical requirements.

The successful candidate will oversee development activities, manage complex technical issues, and ensure adherence to endorsed software development standards and methodologies. This role requires a strong background in enterprise software development, technical architecture, and leadership within Agile and production environments.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and create software and technical designs for the realisation of highly complex development solutions

  • Develop strategy to ensure high quality code and long-term maintenance of a product’s code base

  • Provide specialist technical advice on software development and maintenance

  • Lead the release and ensure go-live production support and maintenance for the team’s developments

  • Lead analysis, design, software development, prototyping, unit testing and maintenance activities

  • Review and undertake high-level analysis of technical requirements to support project evaluation with proposed solutions

  • Ensure compliance with endorsed software development methodologies

  • Investigate and resolve highly complex ICT issues

  • Lead a positive risk management culture

  • Engage and manage stakeholder relationships and partner with other agencies and service providers to build service delivery capability

  • Contribute to business and strategic workforce planning and drive the development of local strategies to improve key performance measures

  • Review and prepare reports, briefs and corporate documentation and communicate technical findings and recommendations

  • Manage business objectives and implement strategic priorities to achieve outcomes

  • Lead the development and delivery of projects within the assigned area of responsibility

  • Perform and manage cost analysis activities as required

  • Lead and manage staff to increase performance and engagement through coaching, capability development, performance management, and health and well-being support

  • Exercise appropriate delegation in accordance with legislations and guidelines

Requirements:

  • Advanced level skills in developing technical SAP solutions

  • Demonstrated practical experience in designing and developing high quality solutions in large and complex enterprise environments

  • Ability to perform the requirements of the role within a large complex and geographically dispersed ICT environment

  • Demonstrated experience working in both Agile and waterfall work styles

  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills to create and optimise SAP applications

  • Technical experience including but not limited to:

    • SAP CRM

    • SAP S/4 HANA

    • SAP ABAP (including CRM and ECC modules or exposure to OData service)

    • SAP BRF+

    • SAP UI5

    • SAP ERP

    • SAP FI/CO

    • SAP PSCD

    • SAP Solution Manager

    • SAP PIPO

    • SAP CPI

    • SAP Integration Services

    • IBM API Connect

    • SAML/Oauth

    • SAP BODS

  • Prior experience within government or similar large-scale organisation preferred

Key Capabilities:

  • Technical leadership across software development lifecycles

  • Enterprise solution design and system integration

  • Stakeholder engagement and collaboration

  • Risk management and strategic planning

  • Delivery of complex ICT projects

  • Team leadership and capability development

Essential Criteria:

  • Emerging technology monitoring: Level 5 (SFIA)

  • Methods and tools: Level 5 (SFIA)

  • Programming/software development: Level 5 (SFIA)

  • Release and deployment: Level 5 (SFIA)

  • Software configuration: Level 5 (SFIA)

  • Software design: Level 4 (SFIA)

  • Specialist advice: Level 4 (SFIA)

  • Systems design: Level 5 (SFIA)

  • Systems integration and build: Level 5 (SFIA)

  • Testing: Level 4 (SFIA)

Desirable Criteria:

  • Configuration management: Level 2 (SFIA)

How to apply:

Please submit your application including your resume and a completed application form addressing the essential and desirable criteria. Ensure your application highlights your experience and any relevant certifications.