# Senior Software DeveloperCanberra21 March 2026### Job DescriptionRemote is seeking a Software Engineer (Developer) to join the team at ASD, supporting the delivery of effective and secure capability solutions. Working under broad direction, this role will interpret specifications and technical designs to build, maintain and modify software applications, adapt data for software use, develop and execute testing, and produce and maintain technical documentation.This role requires strong capability across software development, software design, systems design, and systems integration. DIG is seeking someone with experience in Java, Python and C++ development, and development and deployment within Linux/UNIX environments, as well as data manipulation. Familiarity with technologies and platforms including SQL, Cloudera, Apache Airflow, Splunk, Azure, OpenSearch/Elastic and Atlassian will be highly regarded, along with experience in cyber security, cloud administration, Linux/Windows administration, and UX/UI design. ( LH-05922)##### Role Description**Job Duties and Responsibilities*** Interpret specifications and technical designs to develop, maintain and enhance software applications and capability solutions.* Design, build, test and deploy software using Java, Python and C++ in Linux/UNIX environments.* Manipulate, transform and convert data for use across software applications, integrated systems and operational workflows.* Contribute to software and systems design activities, including design reviews, trade-off analysis and implementation planning.* Support systems integration, build, automation and continuous improvement activities across on-premises and cloud-based environments.* Work with technologies and platforms such as SQL, Cloudera, Apache Airflow, Splunk, Azure, OpenSearch/Elastic and Atlassian to support development and operational outcomes.* Apply sound cyber security practices and support secure software development, deployment and administration activities.* Provide technical support across Linux and Windows environments, including software deployment and platform administration where required.* Contribute to cloud administration and related engineering activities to support scalable and reliable capability outcomes.* Produce and maintain technical documentation, execute testing, and provide specialist technical advice to stakeholders and team members.* Contribute to user-focused solution development, including UX/UI considerations where required.---**Essential criteria*** **Programming/software development level 5:** Takes technical responsibility across all stages and iterations of software development. Plans and drives software construction activities. Adopts and adapts appropriate software development methods, tools and techniques. Measures and monitors applications of project/team standards for software construction, including software security. Contributes to the development of organisational policies, standards, and guidelines for software development.* **Software design level 4:** Designs complex software applications, components and modules. Uses appropriate modelling techniques following agreed software design standards, guidelines, patterns and methodology. Creates and communicates multiple design views to balance stakeholders' concerns and to satisfy functional and non-functional requirements. Identifies, evaluates and recommends alternative design options and trade-offs. Models, simulates or prototypes the behaviour of proposed software to enable approval by stakeholders, and effective construction of the software. Verifies software design by constructing and applying appropriate methods. Reviews, verifies and improves own designs against specifications. Leads reviews of others designs.* **Specialist advice level 4:** Provides detailed and specific advice regarding the application of their specialism to the organisation's planning and operations. Actively maintains knowledge in one or more identifiable specialisms. Recognises and identifies the boundaries of their own specialist knowledge. Where appropriate, collaborates with other specialists to ensure advice given is appropriate to the organisation's needs.* **Systems design level 5:** Designs large or complex systems and undertakes impact analysis on major design options and trade-offs. Ensures that the system design balances functional and non-functional requirements. Reviews systems designs and ensures that appropriate methods, tools and techniques are applied effectively. Makes recommendations and assesses and manages associated risks. Adopts and adapts system design methods, tools and techniques. Contributes to development of system design policies, standards and selection of architecture components.* **Systems integration and build level 5:** Plans and drives activities to develop organisational systems integration and build capabilities including automation and continuous integration. Identifies, evaluates and manages the adoption of tools, techniques and processes to create a robust integration framework. Provides authoritative advice and guidance on any aspect of systems integration. Leads integration work in line with the agreed system and service design. Assesses risks and takes preventative action. Measures and monitors applications of standards. Contributes to the development of organisational policies, standards, and guidelines for systems integration.LocationThroughout her career, **Rae Knight** has worked with both international and local law firms, health funds, medical facilities, and Commonwealth departments. At Remote, Rae uses that depth of experience to make sure our contractors and internal team get the support they need, when they need it.Whether she's responding to queries, liaising with Commonwealth agencies, or keeping us aligned with compliance requirements, Rae is all about making things easy for people. She's known for being approachable, reliable, and genuinely invested in creating a smooth experience for everyone she works with.Originally from Canberra, Rae loves spending time outdoors: gardening, reading in the sun, and enjoying the quieter moments.* Skill set* Experience* Clearance* Location**Kate Dyce** has been involved in ICT capability development and support, project and program management, and team leadership in Defence and National Security settings since 2006.She has proven skills in the use of PRINCE and Agile methods for leading and delivering complex ICT projects involving infrastructure, data storage and processing and intelligence analysis applications.Kate has a long history of effective stakeholder engagement, including representation to senior leadership, industry, NIC and overseas partners.Kate's role as Operations Manager includes the coordination of Remote's services to Commonwealth and Commercial clients. She is responsible for ensuring Remote's services match the requirements of our clients as well as the provision of support and mentoring to Remote's consultants.**Daniel Flynn**'s career spans distinguished military service and consulting for the national intelligence community, giving him a unique perspective on leadership, resilience, and strategic operations.Before stepping into his current role, Daniel served as Account Manager at Remote, where he focused on building strong client relationships and delivering practical solutions tailored to complex challenges. His dedication and performance have been recognised with multiple honours, including the **Commendation for Distinguished Service** from the Australian Defence Force for his leadership during warlike operations.Daniel is passionate about fostering collaboration, driving innovation, and ensuring Remote continues to deliver exceptional results. Outside of work, he values continuous learning and enjoys enabling teams to reach their full potential.#J-18808-Ljbffr