TSPV - Senior Software Engineer | Cyber & Capability Delivery
Join a high-impact team delivering critical software capability in a sensitive national security environment. This senior contract opportunity suits an experienced Software Engineer with strong Java and Python capability, proven systems design and integration expertise, and the ability to lead software development activities across the full lifecycle. You will work in a hybrid ACT-based environment, contributing to complex solutions across secure platforms and modern engineering toolsets.

Location ACT | Hybrid

Contract Details
Contract Duration: Not specified
Security Clearance Requirement: Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current TSPV clearance.

Essential Tasks:

Lead the development, maintenance and enhancement of software solutions from specifications and technical designs.
Drive software design, systems integration and build activities across complex secure environments.
Write, test and optimise code, scripts and supporting technical documentation.
Provide specialist technical advice and leadership to support quality, functionality and delivery outcomes.

Key Criteria:

Strong experience in Java development, Python scripting and software engineering at senior level.
Proven capability in software design, systems design and systems integration within complex environments.
Experience working across Linux/UNIX environments, SQL, data manipulation and cloud-based tooling.
Demonstrated exposure to tools and platforms such as Cloudera, Apache Airflow, Splunk, Azure, Elastic/OpenSearch and Atlassian.

Contract Duration: 12 months with 12-month extension options.

Security Clearance: Due to the nature of this environment, candidates are required to have a TSPV clearance to perform this role.
This position is open to Australian citizens with a valid security clearance due to role requirements. We are committed to a non-discriminatory hiring process but, unfortunately, cannot provide visa sponsorship for overseas applicants.

How to Apply
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Due to system limitations, we will only be able to contact candidates who closely match the requirements for this role. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to apply if your experience aligns with the position.

About Compas
Compas Pty Ltd is a Canberra-based, wholly Australian-owned Recruitment and Services company that has been operating since 1987. We specialise in the provision of permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment services, as well as specialised consulting assignments.
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