Senior Technical Lead Software Engineer (Developer)

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is seeking to engage suitably qualified and experienced Technical Leads to lead the design, development, enhancement and support of enterprise software solutions across a range of ICT projects and programs. Technical Leads will work within multidisciplinary Agile delivery teams and provide technical leadership in the delivery of scalable, secure and maintainable software solutions, APIs and integrations. The role is responsible for managing complex technical work under broad direction, contributing to solution design, promoting development best practices, and supporting the successful delivery of strategic business and technology outcomes. The role requires a highly motivated individual who can operate effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, provide technical leadership, mentor team members, and build productive relationships with technical and business stakeholders. Key duties and responsibilities Technical Leads will be responsible for, but not limited to: Leading the design, development, enhancement and support of enterprise software solutions, APIs and integration services. Providing technical leadership and guidance to development teams and promoting software engineering best practices. Participating in and contributing to all stages of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including analysis, design, development, testing, deployment and support. Designing and implementing scalable, secure and maintainable software solutions aligned with business and technical requirements. Developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, automated build and deployment processes and release management practices using Azure DevOps or similar toolsets. Reviewing software designs, code and technical documentation to ensure consistency, quality, security and maintainability. Supporting solution architecture and technical decision-making across multiple projects and platforms. Collaborating with architects, business analysts, developers, testers and stakeholders to deliver integrated solutions. Providing specialist advice and expertise on software development, integration patterns, cloud technologies and development standards. Leading investigation and resolution of complex technical issues and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Mentoring and supporting team members, sharing knowledge and contributing to communities of practice. Developing and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and representing the work area in technical and business forums. Contributing to Agile and Scaled Agile (SAFe) delivery activities and supporting continuous improvement across delivery teams. Contributing to election readiness, operational support and other organisational priorities as required. Performing additional duties as directed by the relevant Director, Team Leader or delegate. Criteria The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters. Essential criteria 1. Demonstrated experience leading the design, development and support of enterprise software solutions within Agile delivery environments. Demonstrated experience developing software solutions using Microsoft technologies including C#, .NET/.NET Core, Web APIs, SQL technologies and related development frameworks. Demonstrated experience designing and implementing software solutions, integration services and technical components that meet complex business and technical requirements. Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining automated build, deployment and CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or similar tooling. Demonstrated experience developing and supporting cloud-based applications and services within Microsoft Azure or equivalent cloud environments. 2. Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership, mentor team members, conduct code reviews and promote software engineering best practices. Demonstrated ability to analyse and resolve complex technical issues, evaluate options and contribute to architectural and solution design decisions. Demonstrated ability to communicate with influence, build productive stakeholder relationships and work effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences. Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, deliver quality outcomes and support successful project delivery within agreed timeframes. Demonstrated personal integrity, sound judgement and professionalism while operating within legislative, policy and governance frameworks. 3. To be considered compliant, submissions need to be provided in 1 PDF Document including: Page 1 - a completed copy of the AEC Candidate Submission Guide (will be emailed to the listed BuyICT contact address upon RFQ publication): • Provide information for the following items: Candidate Name, Position Title, Opportunity ID, Candidate Availability, Location, Citizenship Status, Security Clearance Level, Planned Leave (exceeding 1 week), Additional Engagements, Submitting Consultant. • Choose an item or check the box that applies to the following options: Previous AEC Employee or Contractor, Current AEC Contractor, Code of Conduct, Submission History, Authority to Represent, Submission Compliancy • Consultant comments may be added (must be limited to the space provided). Page 2 - A one-page pitch addressing the selection criteria. This should not exceed one page. Pages 3 - 5 - A resume of no more than three pages We will strictly adhere to the above requirements. Submissions will be deemed non-compliant if they do not meet the listed criteria, if they exceed the 5-page limit or if the rates of submitted candidates are included in the PDF. Desirable criteria 1. Experience developing full-stack solutions using modern web technologies and frameworks such as Blazor, React or equivalent. Experience designing, developing and supporting APIs, enterprise integration solutions and Azure Integration Services including Azure Functions, Logic Apps and Service Bus. Experience working within Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) delivery environments. Experience working with authentication and security technologies such as OAuth, JWT or similar standards. Experience contributing to solution architecture, technical governance and platform modernisation initiatives. Experience working across multiple delivery teams within large-scale digital transformation programs. Tertiary qualifications or industry-recognised certifications in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline. Knowledge of, or ability to quickly gain knowledge of, electoral systems, electoral legislation and government operating environments. Opportunity summary Sellers can submit Up to 1 candidate Number of sellers invited Fewer than 5 Number of candidates submitted Fewer than 10 RFQ closing time 00 Weeks 05 Days 00 Hours Send us feedback About Accessibility Privacy Terms of use Disclaimer and copyright An initiative of the Digital Transformation Agency The Australian Government acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the Elders past and present. © Commonwealth of Australia