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Expression of Interest (EOI): Senior Engineering Lead (EL1)
Location : ACT + Open to applicants from NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Security Clearance : Must be eligible to obtain NV1
100% Australian-owned | No overseas staff
Azooa is now accepting Expressions of Interest for an exciting new opportunity with the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA). We are seeking a Senior Engineering Lead (EL1) to join a forward-thinking team supporting the delivery of digital innovation across critical government programs. This is your chance to help shape the future of services that impact the lives of thousands of Australians.
At Azooa, we're proud to be 100% Australian-owned and operated, based in the ACT, and trusted by Federal Government clients for our commitment to quality, capability, and integrity. We never outsource offshore and are focused on providing top-tier, local talent to our clients.
As a Senior Engineering Lead (EL1 equivalent), you will:
* Work under broad direction to deliver complex and high-quality engineering solutions
* Use sound judgement to solve technical problems and provide senior-level advice
* Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop, enhance and deliver high-impact digital solutions for the NDIA
* Lead and mentor technical teams in a hybrid work environment
* Champion industry best practices in software development, cloud engineering, and accessibility
* Design and implement scalable systems, applications, and integrations aligned with NDIA architectural principles
* Lead the build of cloud-native infrastructure using AWS and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
* Develop containerised applications for Kubernetes using Docker and Helm
* Create accessible web applications using React and TypeScript compliant with WCAG 2.1
* Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub/GitLab
* Integrate secure development tools such as Artifactory and HashiCorp Vault
* Produce technical documentation and lead code reviews to ensure engineering quality
* Collaborate with Business Analysts, Project Managers, and QA teams to deliver full lifecycle software solutions
* Engage in a shift-left testing strategy to ensure robust coverage early in the development cycle
* Extensive experience building complex APIs using languages such as Golang and TypeScript, with deep understanding of REST and GraphQL
* Strong experience working with AWS, including the use of Terraform for provisioning infrastructure
* Skilled in developing, containerising, and deploying applications using Docker, Helm, and Kubernetes
* ???? Hands-on experience building accessible front-end applications in React/TypeScript, aligned with WCAG 2.1 standards
* Proven experience in DevOps practices with CI/CD tools (GitHub/GitLab), Artifactory, Vault, etc.
* Solid understanding of accessibility compliance and secure code development
* Experience with database deployment and management (Postgres, MySQL)
* Full lifecycle software development experience including design, build, review, deployment, and maintenance
* Writing robust automated unit, integration, and functional tests; close collaboration with QA teams
Why Partner with Azooa?
* We're a rapidly growing digital delivery partner to the Federal Government
* 100% Australian-owned and operated with no overseas staff or outsourcing
* Access exciting, meaningful work in the public sector
* Be part of Canberra's growing digital transformation ecosystem
* Get full support during the recruitment and onboarding process
* Apply with ease – LinkedIn Easy Apply supported
Submit Your Expression of Interest Today
If you're a skilled engineer ready to make a meaningful impact through government transformation projects, we want to hear from you .
Click 'Easy Apply' now to register your interest
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Note: Only Australian Citizens can be considered for this role, and candidates must be eligible to obtain NV1 clearance. Labour hire licences may be required in ACT, VIC, and QLD.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Contract
Job function
* Job function
Information Technology
* Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting, IT System Custom Software Development, and IT System Design Services
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