Senior Software Engineer - Department of Home Affairs RFI39-2526 Cleared ICT are supporting a large government department who are looking to engage any software engineers with TSPV clearance only . This is a contracting opportunity based in Canberra or Sydney. This position will be on-site. This opportunity is open only to candidates who currently hold a TSPV clearance . NV1 will not be considered. If you are unsure of your clearance level, please confirm before applying. For clearance details, visit the official Australian Government security clearance information page. https://www.defence.gov.au/security/clearances/about/overview Reference: RFI39-2526 Role: Senior Software Developer SFIA Job Family: PROG SFIA Job Level: 4 and 5 Security Clearance: TSPV / TSPA only Estimated Start Date: November - December 2025 Role Location(s): Canberra, Sydney Role Description: As a Software Developer, you'll collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams, embracing continuous feedback and iteration. You'll understand how technology, process, and business intersect to deliver valuable solutions - designing, building, and operating modern web applications that support critical business workflows in a tight-knit, supportive, and inclusive culture. Key Responsibilities: Design and build end-to-end solutions - developing and maintaining scalable web applications delivering clean, testable code. Implement and evolve API layers using REST/GraphQL API development and secure gateway patterns. Containerise and deploy services. Ensure data integrity and performance. Participate in Agile delivery and development processes. Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise production systems. Desirable Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in a technology field. Required Knowledge / Experience: 3 years' full stack C#/.NET and React/TypeScript development experience. Proficiency with REST/GraphQL API development and secure gateway patterns. Solid background in resilience and background-processing patterns and frameworks. Experience with Entity Framework , SQL Server , and Elasticsearch . Hands-on containerised service deployment on Kubernetes with Helm . Familiarity with Agile tools including JIRA and Confluence . Experience with version control and CI/CD development (GitLab). SFIA Skills / Attributes: PROG - Programming / Software Development About Cleared At Cleared, we provide tailored recruitment solutions to individuals seeking their next opportunity and to organisations searching for talent within Defence Industry, Intelligence and National Security. Please apply and send your CV To view all our current openings, please visit https://www.clearedict.com.au/jobs