Software Engineer – Python / DevOps / AWS / Apache NiFi

About the Role

An excellent 12-month contract opportunity is available to support a key Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) capability project in Canberra.

We are particularly seeking a strong hands-on engineer with demonstrated expertise in Python, DevOps, AWS, Apache NiFi and CI/CD pipelines.

Immediate starters are highly desirable, and SUPER EXCELLENT CONTRACT RATES are available for the right candidate.

You will work within an agile, highly technical and security-focused environment, delivering reliable, scalable and secure software and cloud solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, integrate and document high-quality software solutions aligned with project requirements.

• Undertake significant Python development, scripting and automation.

• Support and enhance DevOps practices, tooling and automation, particularly using Python.

• Work with Apache NiFi within containerised environments.

• Manage, maintain and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines, including resolving complex build and deployment issues.

• Develop and support solutions within Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments.

• Maintain and enhance existing applications to ensure performance, reliability and availability.

• Ensure software quality and security through testing, code reviews and secure development practices.

• Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation.

• Contribute to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the technical team.

Essential Technical Skills & Experience

Candidates with strong experience across the following areas are particularly encouraged to apply:

• Strong Python development and scripting experience – ESSENTIAL

• Hands-on DevOps experience, particularly using Python – ESSENTIAL

• Apache NiFi experience within containerised environments – HIGHLY DESIRABLE

• Strong CI/CD pipeline management, maintenance and troubleshooting experience – ESSENTIAL

• Strong hands-on Amazon Web Services (AWS) experience – ESSENTIAL

• Experience with Linux/UNIX environments

• Experience with containerisation technologies and cloud-based deployments

• Experience using Git-based version control tools such as GitHub, GitLab or Bitbucket

• Strong understanding of secure software engineering and development practices

• Experience working within secure Australian Government ICT environments

Desirable Experience

• Background in Cyber Security or related domains

• Experience with automation, deployment and orchestration tools

• Experience with SQL / PL/SQL and data technologies

• Exposure to Hadoop / Apache Spark

• Linux and/or Windows system administration experience

• Experience working within IRAP / ISM-aligned environments

Work Arrangement

• Location: Canberra, ACT

• Contract: 12 months

• Start: Immediate / ASAP

• Work Type: Predominantly onsite in a secure ASD environment

• Hours: Up to 40 hours per week

• Rates: SUPER EXCELLENT / HIGHLY COMPETITIVE CONTRACT RATES

Eligibility & Security Requirements

• Must be an Australian Citizen

• Must hold a current NV1 Security Clearance or higher

• Willingness to undergo an Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) if required

• Must be available to work in Canberra, ACT

How to Apply

If you are an NV1-cleared Software Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in Python + DevOps + AWS + CI/CD, and ideally Apache NiFi in containerised environments, we would be very interested in hearing from you.

Please submit:

• Your updated resume

• A one-page pitch addressing the relevant criteria

• Your availability / earliest start date

• Your hourly rate

• Your current security clearance level

Immediate availability is highly regarded. SUPER EXCELLENT RATES are available for suitably experienced candidates.