Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Principal Product Engineer to lead the development and deployment of high-quality, reliable, reusable, and maintainable ICT/Digital systems and/or networks.
This role will be responsible for leading a team of product engineers, guiding and mentoring junior and senior product engineers, fostering their growth, and enhancing team productivity.
The successful candidate will have extensive experience in leading end-to-end product development, ensuring high-quality delivery through the build, release, maintenance, and enhancement of thoroughly tested and optimized features.
Key responsibilities include attending agile ceremonies, participating in code reviews, delivering and executing on code that supports the delivery of All of Government products and services, and presenting complex information to stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will have expertise in providing specialist advice to enhance solution design, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering valuable software aligned with the organization's ICT/Digital strategy.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Advanced experience (4 years +) with SQL queries, SQL programming (database procedures/functions), and database development.
* Experience leading other engineers in a team setting to deliver expected tasks.
* May be required to have, or be able to attain and maintain, baseline security clearance as a condition of employment.
* Experience with systems integration, APIs (Web services, RESTful, SOAP, HTTP).
* Groovy/Java scripting experience highly desirable but not essential.
* Amanda experience highly desirable but not essential.
* Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git, GitHub, GitLab, SVN) including managing repositories, branching strategies, and conducting code reviews.
Benefits:
This is a mid-senior level full-time position offering a competitive salary range and opportunities for professional growth and development.
Others:
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