Senior Python Developer
- Government opportunity
- Immediate start 12 months contract - with possible extension
- $120 per hour + Super
- Location - Canberra
DFP Recruitment is urgently seeking an experienced Python Developer for one of our Federal government clients. Senior Developers with significant experience in Python and a solid background in software engineering are required. The right candidate will work with the existing software engineering team to build new capabilities and enhance the maintainability of the existing codebase.
The person will possess deep knowledge in:
- Software engineering concepts
- Programming languages namely Python
- Software build pipelines (e.g. CI/CD)
- Cloud IaaS services
- Linux Containers
- Networking
- System architecture
- Linux and Cloud security best practice
Skills
- Best practice software engineering practices
- Leading a team of developers
- Using software engineering tools
- Developing using the Python programming language
- Implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
- Developing using the Bash shell and associated scripting language
- Deploying code using Linux containers
- Designing and deploying a distributed system using cloud services
- Using and managing AWS cloud services
- Developing a system using database products (such as PostgreSQL)
- Developing a system using messaging products (such as RabbitMQ)
The Senior Developer major responsibilities include:
- Ensuring that technical functionality is delivered on-time and to specifications
- Writing code to deliver the technical functionality
- Ensuring that code is developing using best practice principles
- Supporting, guiding and mentoring other developers in the development process
- Supporting the program through planning and implementation for future capabilities
- Developing software engineering technical artefacts
To be considered for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen and must hold Baseline Clearance.
To Apply
If this sounds like the role for you, please submit an updated copy of your resume in MS Word format by hitting APPLY NOW or contact Deepika at [email protected] / +61 2 9200 3673. 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 [email protected] 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.
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