Senior Power Platform Software Engineer (Developer)

17th September, 2026

Job Title - Senior Power Platform Software Engineer (Developer)
Job Id -

• Security Clearance: Baseline
• Length of Contract: 12 with 2 x 12 months extension possibility
• The role closes on 22/09/2026
• Location: ACT (Hybrid)

Job details Software Engineers have experience overseeing software development projects, writing optimised code, and provide technical leadership to a team of software engineers. They are responsible for the quality and functionality of the software produced by their team.
Key duties and responsibilities
Applicants should understand AMSA's business and our mission.
The IT Project teams are small resource groups working closely with business teams, so ability to perform cohesively in this space is key.
Candidates MUST only be proposed if they have a genuine interest in working in this environment, be considered a good fit for a high performing team in a small organisation and have been vetted against the must have and desirable criteria.
Responses MUST include statements against all the criteria. Candidates that do not address the criteria in their submission may not be considered.
Agencies should not submit candidates that do not meet the mandatory criteria.
This role is Canberra based. AMSA will consider options for candidates to work outside of ACT however Canberra staff are preferred.
This is a new position not a market test.
A rate has deliberately not been set and AMSA will be using the Digital Marketplace rate guide to determine what an average rate could be.
The role requires BASELINE Security clearance. AMSA may sponsor higher clearances but will not consider candidates that do not currently possess this clearance.
Timeline for start is a guide only and will depend on evaluation and notice period time frames.
AMSA IT roles routinely approach all 800+ sellers to the marketplace. As a result, detailed feedback on candidates is only offered to shortlisted and interviewed candidates.

Essential Criteria:

• Demonstrated experience developing solutions using Microsoft Dynamics 365, Dataverse and the Power Platform, including Power Pages.
• Strong front-end development skills using JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML and CSS, with experience in modern frameworks such as Vue.js.
• Strong full-stack development skills, including experience with C#, .NET, REST APIs, JSON and SQL, and integrating front-end applications with backend services.
• Experience with Azure and Power Platform integration technologies, such as API Management, Azure Functions, Logic Apps and Power Automate.
• Experience working with established application architectures, development patterns and reusable components, including Azure DevOps, source control and CI/CD practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with demonstrated experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary delivery teams.

Desirable criteria:

• Experience with AI and intelligent automation technologies, such as Azure AI, Microsoft Copilot, AI Builder, generative AI or agent-based solutions.
• Relevant Microsoft certifications across Power Platform, Dynamics 365, Azure or AI will be highly regarded.

SFIA Skills Sought:
The planning, designing, creation, amending, verification, testing and documentation of new and amended software components in order to deliver agreed value to stakeholders. The identification, creation and application of agreed software development and security standards and processes. Adopting and adapting software development lifecycle models based on the context of the work and selecting appropriately from predictive (plan-driven) approaches or adaptive (iterative/agile) approaches. PROG Level 4: Takes technical responsibility across all stages and iterations of software development. Plans and drives software construction activities. Adopts and adapts appropriate software development methods, tools and techniques selecting appropriately from predictive (plan-driven) approaches or adaptive (iterative/agile) approaches. Measures and monitors applications of project/team standards for software construction including software security. Contributes to the development of organisational policies, standards, and guidelines for software development.
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