Do you want to be part of the solution to keeping Victoria safe from Bushfires and other emergency events? Is climate response important to you?
Data Analytics and Information Systems (DAIS) is a team of about 80 technical specialists, who discover, design, develop, and deliver a complex and integrated suite of products and platforms enabling DEECA to plan, monitor, and respond to Bushfires and other emergencies.
The Senior Software Engineer will develop and enhance application functionality for a range of software systems, including critical emergency management systems used across Victoria. These systems support forest management and incident management teams, front-line firefighters, and volunteers to keep the community safe.
Our ideal candidate will have a background in delivering significant emergency management systems technology. Experience working with the emergency management sector would be advantageous. The program aims to develop modern consolidated virtual platforms to manage DEECA's personnel emergency role profiles, recording and tracking deployment of personnel and equipment to events like bushfires and biosecurity incidents. The role requires a highly skilled individual to work autonomously, ensuring a solid foundation for current and future solutions while mitigating risks.
Essential Skills, Expertise, and Qualifications
* Strong experience developing in Angular 9+ using TypeScript
* Proficiency in .Net Core, C#, Entity Framework Core, Azure SQL, REST APIs
* Experience with cloud infrastructure (Azure or AWS), specifically Azure Functions, App Services, Azure Service Bus, and Blob Storage
* Knowledge of HTML, Sass, Bootstrap, and modern frontend build tools (Webpack, ESLint, Prettier)
* Experience with source control tools like Git and GitHub, and practices such as GitHub Flow
Highly Desirable Skills
* Experience with serverless, microservices, and event-driven architectures
* Familiarity with Progressive Web Apps, including service workers, Notifications API, Push API, and Web Storage API
* Knowledge of GIS and mapping technologies (ArcGIS, PostGIS, Leaflet)
* Experience with Xamarin for Android and iOS development
Additional Desirable Skills
* Familiarity with Python, data science packages (TensorFlow, NumPy, SciPy, Pandas)
* Experience with UX mock-up tools like Figma
* Knowledge of CI/CD strategies and Terraform, particularly in Azure DevOps
* Familiarity with GraphQL
This is a fixed-term position for 2 years, with flexible work locations within Victoria and hybrid arrangements available. Applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (max 2 pages) highlighting their skills and experience.
Applications close at midnight on Monday, 12 May 2025.
Preferred candidates will undergo pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check. Applicants must have work rights for the employment period; ongoing positions are only for Australian/New Zealand citizens or Australian Permanent Residents.
DEECA values diversity, inclusion, and flexible work arrangements. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and offer options such as remote work, flexible hours, part-time work, job sharing, and leave options.
For more information, including the position description and key selection criteria, and to apply, visit www.careers.vic.gov.au.
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