Job Description:
The Operational Engineering Branch within the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is responsible for delivering cutting-edge capabilities to support ASD's Signals Intelligence, Cyber, and Enterprise requirements. These requirements consist of a combination of delivery of new capability under the REDSPICE program, delivery of ASD's major capability programs, and enhancing and modernising existing capabilities.
* Delivery of new capability under the REDSPICE program;
* Delivery of ASD's major capability programs;
* Enhancing and modernising existing capabilities.
To facilitate this, ASD has a requirement for multiple Software Developers who have a proven history of grappling with complex and unusual problems and can translate requirements from technical and non-technical users into fit-for-purpose solution design.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop, integrate, support, and sustain software applications employing an Agile software development methodology.
* Work cohesively and communicate effectively with ASD staff and stakeholder groups.
* Design, codes, tests, corrects, and documents complex programs and scripts from agreed specifications, and subsequent iterations, using agreed standards and tools, to achieve a well-engineered result.
* Recommend/design structures and tools for systems which meet business needs and takes into account target environment, performance & security requirements and existing systems.
* Review requirements and specifications, and defines test conditions. Designs test cases and test scripts under own direction, mapping back to pre-determined criteria, recording and reporting outcomes.
* Document technical processes and implement and maintain automated testing.
* Support the development of software that supports high-quality User Experience outcomes.
Required Skills:
* C / Objective C
* C++
* Python 3
* Java/Kotlin
* Collaboration tools including git, issue tracking, and wikis
* Puppet, Ansible, and Docker automation tools
* Network protocols (e.g. IP, TCP/UDP, DNS, HTTP, TLS)
* Cryptography (PKI, Symmetric)
* VPNs, obfuscation methods/technologies
* Experience developing programs for modern Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, and/or Android operating systems
* Database design and implementation for operational systems
* De-bug application behaviour, troubleshoot application performance and provide technical bug reports for escalation
* Continuous improvement process by developing and enhancing procedures and produce documentation, including detailed design documentation, in accordance with ASD policies and procedures
* Work as a member of an integrated Agile team and effectively prioritise, manage own tasks, and contribute to design reviews, stakeholder meetings, and agile processes
SFIA Level Of Responsibility 4 [LOR 4]:
Autonomy: Works under general direction within a clear framework of accountability. Exercises substantial personal responsibility and autonomy. Plans own work to meet given objectives and processes.
Influence: Influences customers, suppliers, and partners at account level. May have some responsibility for the work of others and for the allocation of resources. Participates in external activities related to own specialism. Makes decisions which influence the success of projects and team objectives.
Complexity: Work includes a broad range of complex technical or professional activities, in a variety of contexts. Investigates, defines, and resolves complex issues.
Business skills: Selects appropriately from applicable standards, methods, tools, and applications. Communicates fluently, orally and in writing, and can present complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences. Facilitates collaboration between stakeholders who share common objectives. Plans, schedules, and monitors work to meet time and quality targets. Rapidly absorbs new information and applies it effectively. Maintains an awareness of developing technologies and their application and takes some responsibility for driving own development.
SFIA Professional Skill Level Description:
PROG 4: Designs, codes, tests, corrects, and documents complex programs and scripts from agreed specifications, and subsequent iterations, using agreed standards and tools, to achieve a well-engineered result. Takes part in reviews of own work and leads reviews of colleagues' work.
DESN 4: Recommends/designs structures and tools for systems which meet business needs and takes into account target environment, performance & security requirements and existing systems. Delivers technical visualisation of proposed applications for approval by customer and execution by system developers. Translates logical designs into physical designs, and produces detailed design documentation. Maps work to user specification and removes errors and deviations from specification to achieve user-friendly processes.
TEST 3: Reviews requirements and specifications, and defines test conditions. Designs test cases and test scripts under own direction, mapping back to pre-determined criteria, recording and reporting outcomes. Analyses and reports test activities and results. Identifies and reports issues and risks associated with own work.