Principal Developer

Role/s: 1 x EL2 Lead Developer The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is undertaking major work programs to deliver innovative, fit-for-purpose digital solutions that improve the National Disability Insurance Scheme. The NDIA seeks a Lead React Developer to join the Digital team within the DDI Branch. Supplier Briefing: A supplier briefing will not be held for this role. Rate: The proposed rate should reflect candidate's skills and experience against the Evaluation Criteria. Candidates that do not demonstrate these criteria will not be assessed. Candidates should be aware that rates may be negotiated further as part of the selection process. Citizenship: As part of the eligibility and suitability requirement, NDIA seeks Labour Hire Workers who are Australian citizens only. Successful candidates will be required to furnish valid evidence of citizenship during the Pre-engagement Check. Labour Hire Licence: Applicable for ACT, VIC and QLD: Labour hire licences are required in the state that specified personnel are being contracted. Key duties and responsibilities Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to: Lead the design, development and delivery of modern web applications using React, TypeScript and contemporary frontend engineering practices. Provide technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to development team members, establishing engineering standards and promoting high-quality delivery outcomes. Collaborate with business stakeholders, UX designers, architects and backend development teams to define frontend requirements, API contracts and end-to-end solution designs. Drive the adoption of modern software engineering practices, including AI-assisted development, automated testing, source control, CI/CD pipelines and Agile delivery methodologies. Technical skills Strong technical expertise across modern frontend development, including React, TypeScript, component-based architecture, state management, API integration and responsive user interface design. Demonstrated experience delivering accessible digital services and implementing accessibility standards and best practices, with a strong understanding of inclusive design principles.  Experience establishing engineering standards and practices, including code review, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, source control and release management.  Demonstrated experience leveraging contemporary AI-assisted software engineering tools (such as agentic coding assistants, code generation, automated testing and code review capabilities) to accelerate software delivery, improve quality and support modern development practices. 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 delivery of complex React and TypeScript applications in an enterprise environment. 2. Strong technical expertise across modern frontend development, including React, TypeScript, component-based architecture, state management, API integration and responsive user interface design. 3. Demonstrated experience delivering accessible digital services and implementing accessibility standards and best practices, with a strong understanding of inclusive design principles. 4. Experience establishing engineering standards and practices, including code review, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, source control and release management. 5. Demonstrated experience leveraging contemporary AI-assisted software engineering tools (such as agentic coding assistants, code generation, automated testing and code review capabilities) to accelerate software delivery, improve quality and support modern development practices. 6. Proven ability to lead, mentor and uplift development teams while fostering a collaborative and high-performing engineering culture, while working effectively with product owners, UX teams, architects and backend development teams. Desirable criteria 1. Experience delivering applications using modern frontend ecosystems and tooling, including TypeScript, API-driven architectures, component libraries, cloud-native platforms and contemporary development frameworks. 2. Experience working with specification-driven or AI-augmented software development approaches, including the use of structured requirements, design artefacts and automated tooling to accelerate delivery and improve quality. 3. Experience building reusable component libraries, design systems or frontend platforms that enable consistency, scalability and reuse across multiple applications. 4. Experience working within large-scale government, regulated or highly governed delivery environments. Opportunity summary Sellers can submit Up to 2 candidates Number of sellers invited More than 10 Number of candidates submitted Fewer than 10 RFQ closing time 01 Weeks 00 Days 06 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