12-Month Contract $1000/day Super Hybrid (3 days in office) About the organisation This state government department is leading the charge in transforming public education through cutting-edge digital innovation. With a strong focus on ethical AI, they're building scalable technology solutions that directly impact learning outcomes across New South Wales. About the role You'll be a key player in a growing AI team, developing intelligent, cloud-based applications using JavaScript and Python. This is a hands-on role focused on delivering real-world AI solutions in a highly collaborative, impact-driven environment. Duties: Develop scalable software platforms and applications using JavaScript and Python Lead R&D efforts aligned with the department's AI strategy Analyse and improve existing systems for performance and uptime Execute full software development lifecycles following departmental standards Write clean, testable code and debug issues efficiently Mentor junior engineers and contribute to code reviews Work closely with Product Managers, Delivery Managers, Data Scientists, and Developers Requirements: Degree in Computer Science or related field 5 years of experience in JavaScript and Python development Solid experience in AI applications, REST APIs, full-stack development, and databases Strong grasp of algorithms, object-oriented and functional programming principles Proven experience designing cloud-native applications for high throughput Test automation and scripting capabilities Exposure to Agile, rapid iteration environments Experience with AI/ML frameworks (e.g. TensorFlow, NLP) Familiarity with Microsoft Azure, Node.js, Vue.js Understanding of the education sector's tech challenges Start-up or innovation accelerator experience A collaborative and curious mindset, able to adapt to shifting priorities If you're ready to apply your AI and software engineering skills where they can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.