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Senior Full Stack Developer (NV1 Required)
A large Federal Government organisation responsible for national interest programs is seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer to extend and support an internal
analytics and decision-support platform
used by operational, analytical and technical teams.
The environment involves
complex data pipelines
,
high-trust access controls
, and information used to support planning and operational decision-making. The focus is on
reliability, clarity of data access, and correctness
, not rapid commercial feature delivery.
You will work as part of a small multidisciplinary team including data engineers, platform engineers, analysts and operational stakeholders.
Primary Focus of the Role
This role is centred on the
data processing layer
, the
compute layer
, and the mechanisms analysts use to interact with structured datasets within a controlled environment.
Responsibilities
Build and maintain
Python
services for data retrieval, transformation and analysis.
Expose structured data access via
FastAPI
for internal systems, analytical notebooks and dashboards.
Optimise performance, caching and query execution for both real-time and batch workloads.
Storage and Analytical Access
Work with
ClickHouse
or similar analytical databases to support high-volume, high-selectivity querying.
Shape schemas and queries for
fast and interpretable
analytical access.
Support ETL workflows in
Azure Synapse
and maintain data lineage and integrity.
Platform Interoperability
Integrate compute and storage components with
identity and access controls
aligned to NV1 conditions.
Contribute to workflows where
Palantir Foundry
is used for collaborative modelling or cross-dataset analysis.
Maintain stable interfaces and
clear data contracts
across services and teams.
Interface and Visual Interpretation
When needed, implement
minimal, functional
UI components using
TypeScript
(SvelteKit/React/Vue).
Produce
analysis-ready
visualisations using
D3.js
,
Apache ECharts
or similar tools.
Prioritise
interpretability and correctness
over presentation aesthetics.
Engineering Discipline
Participate in peer review with an emphasis on correctness, clarity and traceability.
Produce documentation that supports
audit, continuity and controlled handover
.
Work directly with data scientists and operational users to validate assumptions and edge conditions.
Contribute to incremental improvements in deployment, testing and release practices.
Required Skills and Experience
Core Technical
Strong
Python
in production systems.
Experience building
FastAPI
or equivalent Python API services.
Understanding of
REST
, distributed service boundaries, and data access layers.
Experience with
ClickHouse
or similar analytical storage engines.
Practical
SQL
(schema, indexing, query optimisation).
Proficiency in
TypeScript/JavaScript
for targeted UI or tooling development.
Experience with
Azure
,
CI/CD pipelines
, and
Docker-based deployments
.
Data and Analytical Environment
Comfortable working with
large, structured datasets
.
Able to collaborate with data scientists and interpret analytical requirements.
Experience producing
interpretable visualisations
using D3.js, Apache ECharts or similar.
Integration and Interoperability
Understanding of
identity and access management
in secure environments.
Experience with or awareness of workflows involving
Palantir Foundry
.
Ability to maintain clear and stable
data interface boundaries
.
Security and Compliance
NV1 security clearance is essential.
Able to work within
controlled data environments
with traceable change controls.
Familiarity with the
ISM
or similar government security frameworks.
Professional Practice
Structured, precise approach to implementation.
Communicates clearly across engineering and analytical domains.
Works independently while maintaining alignment with architectural direction.
Produces documentation intended for continuity and verification.
Desirable
Experience in secure Federal Government, defence, intelligence or regulated sectors.
Familiarity with operational, critical infrastructure or national-security data workflows.
Exposure to model evaluation or analytical query patterns.
Relevant Azure or full stack engineering certifications.
Engagement
Sydney based
Hybrid workplace arrangement
$900 - $1,100 per day, depending on experience
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Information Technology
Industries: Economic Programs
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