Python Developer

Overview

Location of work: Canberra

Length of contract: 12 months

Security clearance: Must be an Australian citizen

Job details:

Software Engineers write and test code, optimise software for speed and capability, evaluate and test new software, design and maintain software systems under limited supervision.

Key duties and responsibilities

The Department has a requirement for an experienced Python Developer who can design, build, maintain, and troubleshoot a Django-based application across the full stack.

The role requires strong experience in UI development, backend logic, API design, messaging integration, and CI/CD pipeline.

Mandatory requirements

• Strong proficiency in the Python 3 programming language
• 5 years’ experience in similar environments
• Solid, hands-on experience with Django and Django REST framework
• Proven experience building and maintaining REST APIs using Django REST framework
• Experience working with message queues / streaming platforms (e.g. Apache Pulsar)
• Good understanding of asynchronous and event-driven architectures
• Strong SQL skills and experience with PostgreSQL or similar relational database.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills across the full stack.
• Experience working with Django ORM and MVC/MVT Architecture
• Experience working with Django Models and Migrations
• Experience using collaboration tools that include git, issue tracking and wikis (e.g. GitLab, GitHub, Azure DevOps)
• Experienced in message queues/event streaming (e.g. Pulsar)
• Experience with provisioning workflows or distributed systems
• Workflow orchestration (e.g. Nifi)
• Advanced experience designing, optimising, and maintaining GitLabCI/CD pipelines.
• Working with Agile methodologies (e.g. Kanban, Scrum)
• Knowledge on virtual environments, deployment and pipelines.