Job description
Senior Full-Stack Developer
Contract:12 Months
Location: Victoria (On-site with Travel Requirements)
Citizenship: Australian Citizens
About the Role
DFP is seeking a skilled Senior Full-Stack Developer to join our Federal Government team, delivering scalable, high-performance web applications using a mix of open-source and commercial technologies. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful public sector projects while working with modern tools across the full technology stack. Travel, including short stays (3–10 days), is an essential part of this role
Key duties and responsibilities
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please submit your updated resume in MS Word format by clicking Apply Now or email:Deepika Bhasin 📧 dbhasin@dpok.com
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us-1/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
Contract:12 Months
Location: Victoria (On-site with Travel Requirements)
Citizenship: Australian Citizens
About the Role
DFP is seeking a skilled Senior Full-Stack Developer to join our Federal Government team, delivering scalable, high-performance web applications using a mix of open-source and commercial technologies. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful public sector projects while working with modern tools across the full technology stack. Travel, including short stays (3–10 days), is an essential part of this role
Key duties and responsibilities
- Maintain, develop and test Client’s software in accordance with annual work plans.
- Install Client’s software and associated software on appropriate hardware and on cloud systems. Maintain data back-ups in Amazon web services systems.
- Assist with the rescue and/or archival of data and format data to software specific requirements.
- Designing, developing, and maintaining robust web applications end-to-end
- Building responsive, interactive front-end interfaces using JavaScript, HTML, and modern libraries
- Developing back-end services and APIs using PHP and Python
- Managing and optimising databases using PostgreSQL
- Develop relevant software administrator training and reference material, as well as contribute to the delivery of this training.
- Provide and maintain technical documentation, working with project team members, partner countries, and international collaborators.
- Consult with the Implementation Partners and other relevant areas for the purposes of obtaining information to support the enhancement of software.
- Prioritise your development opportunities and competencies. This includes expanding on your technical expertise, as well as deepening your understanding of the needs of the partners and national services.
- Comply with all work, health and safety policies and procedures, and take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of employees, contractors and visitors who may be affected by your conduct.
- Commitment to APS Values, Employment Principles, Code of Conduct and the client’s Social Justice Strategy.
- Strong experience in PHP, JavaScript, and Python development.
- Solid back-end experience with PostgreSQL
- Hands-on experience with AWS (essential)
- Familiarity with Linux (Ubuntu) and web servers such as Apache
- Front-end development experience with tools like Bootstrap, Leaflet, and Highcharts
- Ability to work across both front-end and back-end systems
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Experience working with both open-source and commercial technologies
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please submit your updated resume in MS Word format by clicking Apply Now or email:Deepika Bhasin 📧 dbhasin@dpok.com
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us-1/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
