Department of Veterans’ Affairs Hiring for EL1, Software Engineer Job at Canberra, Australia Full Time

As a Software Engineer in the team, your role will include the development and maintenance of a bespoke software toolset that is used for the transformation, flow, and publication of data through the layers of the Department’s Enterprise Data Warehouse built atop of the Teradata platform.

Duties

• Engage with Data Engineers to elicit software requirements and ensure that software products are built so they are fit for purpose, and can achieve data engineering outcomes in a systematic way.
• Develop and deploy new features for DVA’s data engineering software toolset to facilitate the management of data.
• Maintain the existing software features by adding enhancements, fixing bugs, and upgrading software dependencies – so that the software remains up-to-date and compatible with the latest versions of libraries and operating systems.
• Produce software documentation including user manuals, how-to guides, developer guides, and technical architectural documentation.
• Communicate complex technical information clearly to stakeholder audiences, including non-technical staff.
• Build capability in the team environment through coaching, mentoring and training of junior and apprentice staff members.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be an Australian citizen to apply.
• 5 years+ of software development experience in an enterprise environment across a variety of programming languages.
• Strong experience working in Node.JS & the JavaScript programming language.
• Web development and Frontend development expertise using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript related technologies.
• Experience working with Source Control systems such as GIT, and programming IDEs such as Visual Studio.
• Expertise working with RDBMS databases, and the SQL programming language.
• Familiarity with command line interfaces & tools – such as the unix/dos shell, and associated scripting languages.
• A passion for software development and the ability to help drive ideas and apply original thinking to implement innovations.
• End to end experience with greenfield software development projects, enhancements, and on-going support of developed applications.

Desirable

• Degree in Software Engineering / IT, Computer Science, or Data related subjects
• Data Warehouse / Data Management expertise or experience
• ReactJS/Angular or similar frontend development experience
• Experience working with Linux/Unix based operating systems
• Experience using Cloud based infrastructure hosting services
• A positive attitude towards learning new technologies and keeping up-to-date industry developments.

Note

A merit pool will be established that may be used to fill similar positions within the next 12 months.

DVA embraces and fosters a culture that supports diversity, inclusion and respect, where people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. We are dedicated and committed to attracting and recruiting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and encourage applications from people with disability, people that identify as LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Take on a rewarding, varied, and broad career with an Australian Public Service Department that can bring balance and flexibility to your working life, while supporting you to stay connected to your community.

DVA is committed to improving the data skills and capability of our workforce to underpin our goal of becoming a leading data-driven organisation.