Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to independently deliver key projects while contributing to shared engineering capabilities across the ministry. This role requires strong technical judgment, balancing immediate delivery with long-term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

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  Lead and deliver projects independently with minimal supervision
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  Make pragmatic technical decisions balancing timelines, scope, and sustainability
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  Work across legacy and modern systems (e.g., Java, Appian, OutSystems, Pega, Dynamics)
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  Identify and manage technical dependencies and risks early
• Build reusable components, patterns, and frameworks
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  Document architecture and implementation decisions
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  Contribute to engineering standards and continuous improvement
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  Mentor engineers through code reviews and best practices
• Evaluate build vs buy decisions considering constraints (e.g., security, operations)
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  Balance short-term delivery with long-term maintainability
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  Communicate trade-offs clearly to stakeholders
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  Manage and make informed decisions on technical debt

Requirements

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  5+ years of software engineering experience
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  Strong foundation in system design and software architecture
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  Experience with modern stacks (e.g., Java, Kotlin, Salesforce, AWS/GCC)
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  Exposure to both new development and legacy system modernisation
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  Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, and infrastructure practices
• Ability to work independently and deliver outcomes
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  Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
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  Experience making pragmatic, business-aware technical decisions
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  Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience in government or regulated environments
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  Involvement in system modernisation or cloud migration
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  Experience building shared frameworks or standards