.Net Developer

Canberra ACT | Hybrid | Long-term Contract + Extension | Federal Government

We are seeking experienced .NET Developers for contract opportunities with a major Australian Federal Government agency in Canberra.

You will join a large ICT environment supporting the modernisation, enhancement and ongoing delivery of enterprise and business-critical applications. The roles will suit developers with strong C#/.NET experience who are comfortable working across the full software development lifecycle in an Agile environment.

The Role

As a .NET Developer, you will work within an established project team to uplift existing applications and deliver new enhancements and improvements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Design, develop and enhance C#/.NET enterprise applications

• Backend development using Web APIs and SQL technologies

• Work with both .NET Framework and modern .NET

• Develop and maintain automated build and deployment scripts

• Participate across the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

• Work within Agile delivery teams using Azure DevOps

• Develop well-designed, documented, maintainable and testable code

• Conduct peer reviews of code, scripts and technical deliverables

• Support cloud-based application development and modernisation

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex application and production issues

• Work closely with technical teams, business stakeholders and geographically dispersed teams

• Contribute to technical analysis, solution design and continuous improvement

Skills & Experience

To be successful, you should demonstrate strong experience in:

• C# and .NET development

• .NET Framework and modern .NET

• Visual Studio

• Web API development

• SQL and backend technologies

• Cloud-based application development

• Automated build and deployment scripting

• Azure DevOps

• Agile software development methodologies

• Full SDLC delivery

• Technical analysis and problem solving

• Writing well-designed, documented and testable code

• Code and peer reviews

• Stakeholder engagement and communication

• MS Office and collaboration/project tools such as Miro or similar

Experience with integration design and end-to-end solution development will be highly regarded.

A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline is desirable.

Contract Details

Location: Canberra, ACT
Working arrangement: Hybrid, subject to agency approval
Hours: Up to 40 hours per week
Expected commencement: 5 October 2026
Initial contract: Through to 30 June 2027
Extension: Up to an additional 12 months
Level: APS6 equivalent

Security Clearance

Candidates must hold an active NV1 security clearance prior to commencement.

Applicants must also meet the Australian Government security and citizenship requirements applicable to the engagement.

Application Requirements

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide:

• A concise one-page pitch addressing the selection criteria

• A resume of no more than three pages

• Availability, clearance and other information required for the formal government submission

We can assist shortlisted candidates with preparing their submission in the required format.

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