Salesforce Developer Software Engineer

Salesforce Developer Federal Government About the Opportunity

• Join a multi-disciplinary team driving the ongoing development, maintenance, and enhancement of mission-critical software solutions within a major Federal Government agency.

• Bridge technical innovation with core business needs in a dynamic environment, directly influencing system stability, security standards, and user-facing capabilities.

What's on Offer

• Contract/Engagement: Initial 12-month contract + 12-month extension options.

• Location & Flexibility: Canberra, ACT (Hybrid/flexible working options where operational requirements allow)

Role & Responsibilities

• Collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams to translate complex business requirements into high-performing software functionality.

• Partner with business stakeholders to analyze operational pain points and propose technology-driven solutions.

• Work alongside testing teams and ICT operations to debug and resolve production issues, ensuring ongoing system stability.

• Drive robust security standards and software engineering best practices into all solutions, including technical documentation, unit testing, and configuration management.

• Maintain product baselines, contribute to product roadmaps, and provide subject matter expert advice to leadership.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this position, you will ideally bring:

• Technical Toolkit: Demonstrated capability or strong willingness to work with Salesforce and MuleSoft platforms, combined with exposure to .NET, Java, SQL, Oracle, Linux, Windows, and ORM technologies.

• API & Middleware: Solid experience designing and building APIs (REST, OAS, SOA) and working with integration middleware platforms like MuleSoft.

• Experience & Qualifications: Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Computer Science, Diploma of IT, or 5+ years of relevant commercial software development experience.

• Core Capabilities: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills with a proven track record of bridging the gap between technical delivery and business objectives.

Eligibility & Clearance Requirements

• Security Clearance: Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current Baseline security clearance or higher.