* month contract – March 2026 start date
* Baseline Security Clearance - Symonston, ACT
* AWS, Terraform, Docker, BitBucket, Python and Linux Shell Scripting/Bash
Our client, a Federal Government department based in Symonston, ACT that carries out geoscientific research, requires the services of a Python/AWS developer for a month contract.
You will review, update, integrate and provide ongoing support for GA's seismic processing and data acquisition systems.
Duties - Python Developer:
* Architecture, implementation and deployment of operational systems in AWS, and the security, reliability and availability of these systems.
* Automated deployment, testing and monitoring of systems.
* Ongoing modernisation of systems – including the migration of on-premises systems to cloud.
* Development of additional capabilities for these systems – including converting scientific research into operational systems.
* Development of comprehensive documentation for systems.
* Contribute to a positive culture of continuous improvement, agility, security, and user engagement.
Skills and Experience - Python Developer:
Essential criteria
* Demonstrated software development experience in a Linux environment including experience with Python v3, open-source libraries, and version control.
* Agile mindset and ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with team members and stakeholders, to ensure quality and timely outcomes.
* Demonstrated problem solving and logical thinking skills, including debugging and unit test experience.
Desirable criteria
* Demonstrated experience developing scientific applications for operational systems.
* Demonstrated experience with developing or supporting high-availability operational systems.
* Demonstrated experience with relational databases.
* Demonstrated experience cloud compute environments – e.g. AWS and infrastructure as code (Terraform, BitBucket).
How to Apply
For a copy of the full job description, including the application instructions, please get in touch with Andy at Recruitment Hive by clicking the Quick Apply button. Alternatively, you can reach Andy on to discuss further.
Please note that applications close on Tuesday the 3rd of February 2026 at 11am. Recruitment Hive welcome late applications to be considered for future opportunities.
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Job ID: AE | LH-05444