Senior Application Developer – Department of Customer Services, Open Data and Small and Family Business – Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
We are seeking an experienced Senior Application Developer to join our Customer Technology team in Brisbane.
Purpose
The purpose of the AO6 Senior Application Developer is to perform professional duties including system development, requirements gathering, unit testing and application support in line with defined Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC) governance frameworks.
Accountabilities
* Enhance TMR's information architecture and application development by offering technical advice for informed management decisions.
* Conduct comprehensive systems analysis, design, coding, testing, and support activities to meet TMR's business requirements.
* Foster IT best practices within TMR through mentoring, reviewing standards, and improving system development techniques.
* Support quality improvement initiatives within the Registration and Licensing domain.
* Engage in knowledge sharing and mentorship, supporting the Principal Lead Analyst in managing a large development team's daily operation.
Requirements
* Technical Skills: Proficiency in programming languages relevant to the department's technology stack, such as Java Server Faces 2 (JSF2), Java 2 Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Primefaces and processing XML files using Java. Experience in WebSphere Application Server, Maven Build System, Nexus, Oracle database.
* Analytical Skills: Ability to gather and analyse requirements effectively to ensure a clear understanding of business needs. Strong problem-solving skills to research, recommend, and develop solutions. Capacity to objectively evaluate and promote the optimisation of information architecture.
* Interpersonal Skills: Capable of working collaboratively with a diverse team and stakeholders. Supporting the Principal Lead Analyst in the development team's daily operations. Excellent communication skills to provide technical advice, reports, and coach other technical staff.
Additional Information
We strongly encourage applicants from all life experiences and backgrounds to apply. Please tell us about any additional support or adjustments, such as interpreting services, physical requirements, or assistive technologies, that will better enable you to shine during the recruitment process.
Applications will remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/ /25
Closing Date: Monday, 12 January 2026
Occupational group: IT & Telecommunications
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
* Government Administration
Contact
For questions regarding this role please contact John Purcell on .
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