Principal Software Engineer

Estimated start date

Friday, 19 September 2025

Initial contract duration

12 Months

Experience level

Principal - EL2 equivalent

Location of work

ACT, NSW

Working arrangements

Hybrid

Maximum hours

40 hours per week

Security clearance

Must be able to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1

Job details

Software Engineers have experience overseeing software development projects, writing optimised code, and provide technical leadership to a team of software engineers. They are responsible for the quality and functionality of the software produced by their team.

About the project

A Front End Developer and Practice Lead is required to unify the Front End development practices across both ORBIT and ITS-led tasks which may arise. The successful candidate will have the skills and experience expected of a Principle Specialist.

Key duties and responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

An experience Front End Developer and Practice Lead is required to deliver tasks across multiple projects, including:

• Being required to lead the designing and implementing responsive React based user interfaces for internal and external users;
• Lead a team while working with multiple data interfaces to both send and receive data;
• Guide other developers and technical staff on best practice for UI development;
• Reviewing work from other developers to ensure consistent implementation of designs, techniques and tools
• Assisting with management conversations with developers working under the role
• Working with management on guiding staff outcomes and training
• Working with management on cross-team designs
• Guide client on the selection and implementation of plugins, extensions; and toolkits.

Requirements for the Role

The successful candidate should have the following knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications:

Experience:

• 6+ years in senior software engineer roles
• Deep expertise in React, TypeScript, and Node.js with strong JavaScript fundamentals
• Experience with automated testing frameworks such as Jest, Vite, cPress or Playwright.
• Collaborating with Business/BA/Designers and Backend developers to deliver cohesive and maintainable solutions.
• Strong experience with backend, API, and Database development, and able to troubleshoot complex technical issues.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Expertise with component-driven architecture and modern dev workflows
• Experience with improving UI responsiveness, accessibility, and performance.
• Hands on experience with Jenkins, Gitlab, or Kubernetes, with the ability setup/debug/support when required
• Palantir Slate development experience desirable
• Leading, supporting and mentoring other developers  
• Participating in code reviews, testing, and quality assurance processes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to be able to work collaboratively with a cross-functional team