IAG Defence & National Security (DNS) is part of IAG, a specialist advisory firm supporting complex infrastructure, Defence and national security programs across Australia.
Our DNS team works closely with Commonwealth agencies and industry partners to deliver specialist expertise into nationally significant programs. Our success depends on our ability to identify, engage and mobilise highly specialised talent quickly and effectively. IAG is recognised as Veteran Friendly Employer under the Veteran Employment Program.
We are seeking a Software Developer to support the delivery of secure and effective capability solutions through the design, development and maintenance of software applications. Working under broad direction, the role interprets technical specifications and designs, undertakes data manipulation and testing activities, and produces and maintains technical documentation while contributing to systems and integration design.
The successful candidate will bring strong software development skills across modern programming languages and Linux/UNIX environments, with experience in enterprise platforms, cloud technologies and cyber security highly regarded.
The Contractor will provide software engineering and technical services, including but not limited to the following:
• Interpret functional specifications and technical designs to develop, maintain, enhance, and support software applications and capability solutions.
• Design, build, test, deploy, and support software components using technologies such as Java, Python, and C++ operating within Linux/UNIX environments.
• Manipulate, transform, and convert data to support software applications, integrated systems, and operational workflows.
• Contribute to software and systems engineering activities, including architectural design, design reviews, trade-off analysis, and implementation planning.
• Support system integration activities, including build, automation, deployment, and continuous improvement initiatives across on-premises and cloud-based environments.
• Develop and operate solutions using platforms and technologies including Kubernetes, Apache NiFi, SQL databases, OpenSearch/Elastic, Grafana, Ansible, VMware, S3-compatible storage, NFS, and Atlassian tools to support development and operational requirements.
• Contribute to and support DevSecOps pipelines, including automated build, test, security, and deployment processes.
• Apply sound cyber security principles and support secure software development, deployment, administration, and operational practices in accordance with organisational and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical support across Linux and Windows environments, including software deployment, system configuration, and platform administration as required.
• Contribute to cloud administration and engineering activities to support scalable, resilient, and reliable capability outcomes.
• Produce, maintain, and review technical documentation; execute testing activities; and provide specialist technical advice and guidance to stakeholders and team members.
• Support user-focused solution development, including consideration of UX/UI principles where applicable.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by developing and enhancing processes and procedures, by working collaboratively, flexibly, and effectively with the broader project team, business partners, and stakeholder groups.
• Operate effectively within a high-security environment, demonstrating discretion, sensitivity, and strict adherence to security policies and handling requirements.
With offices in Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, and Canberra, we’re a tight-knit team, working across some of Australia’s most critical infrastructure and Defence projects. We come from diverse backgrounds and pride ourselves on our flexible, supportive and collaborative team culture. We can offer great work, great people, great culture, great conditions, and an all-round great time, whilst you go about developing a great career in this space.
As part of IAG, you’ll be joining a team of more than 250 professionals’ working across a range of integrated workstreams in a friendly and approachable environment.
IAG Defence and National Security (DNS) is a multidisciplinary team of Project Management, ICT, Logistics, Engineering and Commercial advisory professionals who primarily provide services to the Defence Sector, Australian Department of Defence and Defence Industry.
Thanks to the diversity of its service offerings, IAG Defence & National Security is uniquely positioned to provide its partners and clients with holistic solutions that address complex cross-subject requirements.
IAG DNS is part of the wider IAG team - Australasia’s most trusted transaction, commercial, strategic advisory, delivery and technical services firm.
IAG has assisted clients to successfully plan, transact and deliver more than $200 billion of projects across Australia and internationally. This combined experience ensures our team of specialist advisors effectively navigate complex governance frameworks, challenging stakeholders, multifaceted technical environments and regulatory intricacies to deliver value for money outcomes.
We bring a flexible, scalable team with unmatched professional diversity – a national pool of approximately 250 advisors with diverse backgrounds in law, commerce, engineering, defence, construction, environmental management and stakeholder engagement.
