.net Developer

Application closing date: Monday, 27 March 2023 • 11:59pm, Canberra time (in Canberra)

Estimated start date: Monday, 03 April 2023

Location of work: ACT

Length of contract: ASAP until June 2024

Contract extensions: 1 x 12 months

Security clearance: Must be able to obtain Baseline

Rates: $100 – $130 per hour (inc. super)

The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations is looking to engage  .NET/Full Stack Developers (Multiple) to work in the Digital Solutions Division (DSD). The Data Platforms and Education Systems Branch within DSD is responsible for the successful delivery of key IT projects in alignment with strategic programs within the department. 

The successful candidate will be working closely with Project teams around the design for new and existing applications. Completing the analysis, design, construction and testing of assigned functionality within allocated timeframes Understanding and promoting a corporate approach to applications development through the development and re-use of components, standards, procedures and guidelines. Responsibilities may include:

• • Under own direction, manage all stages and activities associated with the application development process.
  • Strong technical skills in:
  • • .Net Framework/.Net Core
    • Modern front-end frameworks such as Vue.JS
    • Restful APIs
    • SQL server
  • Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code to specifications following Departmental standards, practices and security requirements, for example implementing APIs or services for internal and external use
  • Improve and maintain existing legacy systems
  • Conduct unit and integration testing under supervision, record the details of any failures.
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships both internally and externally

Essential Criteria

1. Experience developing and delivering public facing web applications utilizing established development tools, guidelines and conventions including the following technologies: • ASP.NET MVC / .NET Core • JavaScript / Typescript • CSS frameworks including Bootstrap • Microsoft Web API / REST Architecture
2. Experience in SQL / Entity Framework
3. Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle and Agile methodologies and Microsoft Azure

Desirable Criteria

1. Experience in CI/CD Practices
2. Experience with PowerShell automation
3. Experience with concurrent development source control (Git)
4. Experience in Solution Design Patterns and Best Practices, e.g. SOA Experience in Reactive frontend frameworks including React, Vue or Angular