Lead Software Engineer

Senior Software EngineerAustralian Government | Enterprise Software Development | Technical Leadership

Location: Melbourne, Canberra or Brisbane

Employment Type: ContractContract Duration: Up to 12 months, with potential extensionsExpected Start: January 2027Working Arrangement: Hybrid – Initial 6 weeks onsiteSecurity Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain Baseline clearanceAbout the OpportunityAre you an experienced Software Engineer ready to take the lead on complex technology projects?SkyDB is seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to join a major Australian Government technology programme.

This is an opportunity for an experienced technical professional who enjoys building high-quality software, solving complex engineering challenges and guiding development teams towards successful delivery.You’ll play a key role in designing, developing and delivering secure, scalable enterprise applications while contributing to technical decisions, engineering standards and continuous improvement.We’re particularly interested in professionals who combine strong hands-on development skills with technical leadership experience.What You’ll Be DoingLead the design, development and delivery of complex enterprise software applications.Provide technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to software development teams.Design scalable, secure and maintainable software solutions.Oversee software development activities, including coding, testing, integration and deployment.Lead technical design reviews and recommend improvements to software architecture.Manage software releases, production deployments and ongoing application support.Investigate and resolve complex technical issues across development and production environments.Drive improvements in coding standards, development practices and CI/CD processes.Collaborate with architects, developers, business analysts and stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes.Ensure solutions meet security, quality and organisational standards.What We’re Looking ForWe’re interested in candidates with:Extensive experience in software engineering and enterprise application development.Demonstrated experience leading software development projects or technical teams.Strong hands-on programming, software design and problem-solving capabilities.Experience designing complex applications, components and enterprise systems.Strong understanding of software development methodologies, architecture and secure coding practices.Experience with systems integration, automated testing and CI/CD pipelines.Knowledge of release management, deployment processes and production support.Ability to translate complex business and technical requirements into practical software solutions.Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and technical leadership skills.Technical Skills That Will Make You Stand OutExperience with one or more of the following technologies will be highly regarded:SAP S/4HANASAP UI5 / FioriSAP ABAPAngularNode.jsEnterprise systems integrationCI/CD and deployment automationSoftware architecture and system designAutomated testing frameworksPrevious experience within Australian Government agencies or large enterprise environments will also be highly regarded.Why Join This Opportunity?Work on meaningful technology projects. Contribute to enterprise solutions supporting essential government services across Australia.Take ownership of technical delivery. Lead complex development activities and influence software design and implementation.Grow your technical leadership experience. Collaborate with experienced professionals while mentoring and guiding development teams.Work with enterprise technologies. Apply your engineering expertise across modern software development, integration and deployment environments.Flexible working arrangements. Hybrid arrangements may be considered following the initial onsite period, subject to business requirements.Ready for Your Next Opportunity?If you’re a Lead Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, Technical Lead or Senior Software Developer looking for your next contract opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.Apply today through LinkedIn with your updated CV.Please ensure your CV highlights your experience in software development, technical leadership, enterprise system design and relevant technologies.Shortlisted candidates will be contacted regarding the next steps, including a one-page suitability statement addressing the essential selection criteria.SkyDB | Connecting Specialist Technology Talent with Enterprise Opportunities