Principal Developer

Department of the Premier and Cabinet
Job reference: 594057
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to EveryoneAbout the Department
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC) drives the Premier's priorities in South Australia. Our vision is to be the heart of government through providing important leadership, trusted advice and strategy as well as central support services for the social, environmental and economic issues that we face. Our staff enjoy working with colleagues who value integrity, knowledge and intellectual capability. They exemplify the public sector purpose: Making a difference so South Australia thrives.About the Business Digital Programs Digital Programs is responsible for leading a significant transformation program to reinvent the way we deliver digital services to South Australians to make it easier to do business with government.Role Highlights

• Work in a passionate development team in an agile environment
• Deliver high impact digital solutions to the South Australian community
• Provide leadership in digital initiatives, guiding teams to success

Role Details
There are two roles available. As a Principal Developer, you will play a pivotal role in modernising and delivering sustainable digital government services for the South Australian community. Leading and guiding developers, you'll oversee the design, creation, and enhancements of complex digital solutions to achieve business objectives.Your responsibilities include managing coding standards, enhancing the development environment, implementing best practices, providing leadership in solution initiatives, and continuously developing the skills of the developer team. Collaborating with scrum masters and product owners, you'll optimise team productivity and ensure the delivery of high-quality products. Additionally, you'll review code, manage the release process, and support the developer team in resolving issues and fostering effective communication across teams.Experience Required:

• Extensive experience in managing and utilising the tools, frameworks, systems and contemporary technologies to design, develop, test, deploy and maintain applications across multiple platforms, devices and networks.
• Experience is developing systems and tools to support effective communications with team members and peers that incorporate best practices and generate a common understanding and direction in achieving business outcomes.
• Experience in developing and managing delivery of digital services.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Experience in developing and managing coding standards and ensuring they are applied so that the developer team is working efficiently and of the highest quality.
• Experience in the management of code reuse so that the developer team does not have unnecessary dependencies but are also able to take advantage of reuse effectively.
• Evidence of acting as a champion for best practice and continuous learning with evidence of improving staff skills and capabilities in the delivery of digital solutions and driving business outcomes.

Proficiency, Knowledge of or ability to learn, the following:

• Frontend: Typescript, React, Piral (Microfrontend)
• Backend: Node JS, Microservices, .Net
• DevOps: GitHub, Azure / Azure DevOps, Pulumi, NX
• Mobile: Xamarin, Android, iOS.

Special Conditions

• This role requires a National Criminal History Check.
• Some work outside normal hours may be required.
• May be required to work within other areas of ICT and Digital Government.
• Working within a confidential, commercially oriented and at times, politically sensitive environment.
• The Incumbent will be required to participate in the Department's Performance Management Program.
• The Incumbent may be assigned to another position at this remuneration level or equivalent.
• Multiple Roles Available

Classification
ASO8 - Administrative Services OfficerSalary Range
$119,317 - $123,822 p.a.Duration
Up to 12 monthsEnquiries
Ben Hughes
Product Manager
Phone: 0403 387 768
Email: Ben.Hughes@sa.gov.au
Applications close: 22/05/2024 11:00 PMAttachments:
-Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.