Principal Php/Drupal Developer

Principal PHP/Drupal Developer

Grade 11/12, Ongoing

About this role

• Flexible working arrangements (remote working options, flexible hours and more)
• Service NSW Grade 11/12 - Salary range $145,682 - $175,260 plus leave loading and superannuation
• Fixed term contract – 24 Months at 35 hours per week

About the team

Working in an Agile product team, you will contribute to the Service NSW website through build, maintenance and enhancement phases, to deliver high quality code. How we work:

• We use XP (Extreme Programming) practices (including TDD, pair programming and CI/CD) to design and build fast stable software and get it into our customers’ hands quickly.
• We pride ourselves on being responsive to customers’ needs, consistently delivering value to the people of NSW.
• We work with PHP (Drupal), JavaScript (ES6, React.js), Docker, AWS Cloud and Apigee to deliver end-to-end platforms.
• We collaborate closely with other teams to architect and implement the right solutions, applying lean problem-solving to deliver value within a complex ecosystem.

What will you be doing?

• Lead and develop features and improvements to the product (website) in a way that is secure, well-tested, and performant
• Work with Engineers, Product Managers, Content Designers and Designers to maintain a high level of quality in a fast-paced, iterative environment
• Develop features, improvements, and new functionality as well as collaborating with the team on larger projects.
• Provide solutions to moderately complex technical problems
• Promote improvements in product quality, security, and performance
• Contribute to defining and managing technology changes within the website team to ensure best practice in line with team priorities
• Influence engineers and other professional/specialist staff through coaching and professional development to deliver high quality, efficient and compliant services, and a positive customer experience

• Proven front-end and/or back-end Drupal (D8/D9) or PHP development experience.
• Strong skill in PHP, Drupal 8/9 site & custom module building, MySQL, JavaScript (ES6), jQuery, CSS, HTML, React and API integrations
• Extensive experience in test driven development (TDD) and cloud deployment/management.
• High motivation to create excellent digital customer experiences.
• Excellent understanding of systems thinking and technical design.
• Outstanding communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• Driven by continuous improvement and improving the customer experience

About Service NSW

Service NSW is making it easier for people and businesses across NSW to access government services. Since launching in July 2013, we have successfully transformed and streamlined NSW Government service delivery with cutting edge digital solutions and an award-winning culture of passion and teamwork.

Our customer-centric solution offers simpler and faster access to government transactions through our digital channels, a 24/7 phone service and an expanding network of service centres.

To Apply

Please attach a copy of your latest CV.

In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example - she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).

Thank you for your interest in the Principal PHP/Drupal Developer role!

Salary Grade 11/12, with the base salary for this role starting at 145,682 base plus superannuation

Working at Department of Customer Service

The Department of Customer Service (DCS) is a great place to work! Our values of accountability, trust, service, and integrity drive our initiatives and culture. We support innovative programs in areas as broad as digital government, consumer protection and major public works. We are an inclusive organisation that celebrates diversity and flexible work practices and believe our people are our greatest asset.

Visit our Careers site to find out what it means to work for us.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Flexibility

We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working.

The Department of Customer Service serves all the people of NSW and we want to reflect that diversity in our people. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQA+ community, veterans, carers, refugees, people in regional NSW and people of all ages. We strive to be an inclusive workplace where all our people can bring their authentic selves to work without judgement.

We understand that there are different ways of getting the job done and offer flexible working arrangements where and when possible.

If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form or contact the recruiter via phillippa.greer@customerservice.nsw.gov.au or .