Temporary, full-time opportunity up to 30 June **** with possibility of extension
Close to transport & hybrid work arrangements available
About us
At the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), we're dedicated to carrying out meaningful work that drives improvements and elevates student achievement across NSW, now and into the future.
We accomplish this by supporting all school sectors with high-quality syllabuses, assessment (including managing the HSC and NAPLAN), teaching standards (e.g., accrediting teachers) and school environments (including setting and monitoring school standards).
NESA is a unique organisation in NSW (of around 740FTE staff) with significant state-wide impact, visit our website to learn more about the important work we do.
About the role
The Developer contributes to the planning, designing, creation, amendment, verification, testing and documentation of new and amended software, web, and multi-media applications that facilitate the achievement of business outcomes and improve business efficiencies and processes through leveraging technology to specified standards and procedures.
On a day-to-day basis you will be responsible for
Prepare specialised, well-structured code that complies with specifications and standards, as required by the product definition to enable application development in a timely manner
Contribute technical expertise to requirements analysis to enhance the quality of the solution design for new or existing applications to ensure fit for purpose
Complete testing and gather feedback to improve the quality and reduce operational risk of the developed application, ensuring that the risks associated with deployment are adequately understood, documented and recommendations for mitigation strategies are identified to inform decision making
Undertake post-release activities to develop a base of knowledge to be incorporated in future build and release cycles in compliance with release and change management processes
Our ideal candidate will have excellent organisational skills and be able to effectively work in a high-volume environment.
Experience in application modernisation, cloud technologies, and microservices will be highly regarded.
Note: A current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance for paid employment is required before commencing in this role.
It is not required at the application stage.
The cost of the WWCC clearance is the responsibility of the successful applicant.
Select apply and attach an up-to-date résumé and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages).
Also address the 2 targeted questions below in your online application:
Describe a time when you built a feature from concept to deployment.
What was your role at each stage and what parts did you code yourself?
(maximum 300 words)
Tell us about a time when you most recently worked across different layers of an application.
Which specific tools and platforms did you use and what was the most complex problem you solved with them?
(maximum 300 words)
Close date: 1 February **** at *****pm AEST
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity, we look forward to receiving your application.
We particularly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, people of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and refugees.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
For ongoing roles, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
Australian Temporary Residents may be considered for a fixed-term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.
A Talent Pool (valid for 18 months) may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles.
Location
Sydney Region – Sydney City
Work Type
Full-time
Number of Positions
1
Total Remuneration Package: $113,574- $125,720 plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture.
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