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Python software developer, fed gov contract, act

Canberra
PERSOL APAC
Software Developer
Posted: 16 January
Offer description

PERSOL brings together the legacy and experience of four organisations that shaped the staffing landscape over the past century: Kelly Services, who pioneered the modern temporary help industry in 1946; SKILLED, who crafted the staffing industry in Australia in 1964; Programmed, the leading provider of operations and maintenance services across Australia and New Zealand; and PERSOL, the largest workforce solutions provider in APAC.

Job details

Software Engineers (Python) write and test code, optimise software for speed and capability, evaluate and test new software, design and maintain software systems under limited supervision.

* 12 months + potential extension option
* Canberra based, NV1 clearance

Key duties and responsibilities

The CTO Transition Program has a requirement for an experienced Python Developer who can design, build, maintain, and troubleshoot a Django-based application across the full stack.

The role requires strong experience in UI development, backend logic, API design, messaging integration, and CI/CD pipeline.

Mandatory requirements:

* Strong proficiency in the Python 3 programming language
* 5 years' experience in similar environments

Essential requirements:

* Solid, hands-on experience with Django and Django REST framework
* Proven experience building and maintaining REST APIs using Django REST framework
* Experience working with message queues / streaming platforms (e.g. Apache Pulsar)
* Good understanding of asynchronous and event-driven architectures
* Strong SQL skills and experience with PostgreSQL or similar relational database.
* Strong debugging and problem-solving skills across the full stack.
* Experience working with Django ORM and MVC/MVT Architecture
* Experience working with Django Models and Migrations
* Experience using collaboration tools that include git, issue tracking and wikis (e.g. GitLab, GitHub, Azure DevOps)

Desirable requirements:

* Front-end development (e.g. JavaScript, AlpineJS, HTML and CSS)
* Experienced in message queues/event streaming (e.g. Pulsar)
* Experience with provisioning workflows or distributed systems
* NoSQL databases (e.g. Elasticsearch, Cassandra)
* Workflow orchestration (e.g. Nifi)
* Containerisation technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)
* Advanced experience designing, optimising, and maintaining GitLabCI/CD pipelines.)
* Working with Agile methodologies (e.g. Kanban, Scrum)
* Knowledge on virtual environments, deployment and pipelines.

If you meet these requirements, please apply now or for a confidential discussion, please call Athena Yung on or reach out

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