Software Development Engineer (Mid-Level Software Engineer)

About the role:
Are you ready to shape the digital future of Victoria Police?
Do you want to help your community?
Victoria Police's Information, Communications, and Digital Technology Division has been charged with creating world class software solutions to transform policing in Victoria. The frontline police officers and first responders will be using the applications every day in all aspects of their duties.
As we embark on one of the most exciting Software Developments you will have the opportunity to shape the outcome of a major software system that will directly impact and transform modern frontline policing. Your system will need to be dynamic and robust to allow for the challenging environment in which it is used. This is a greenfield project and will give you the chance to “do it right from the start”.
As a Mid-Level Software Engineer, you have the crucial role of building the application framework, upholding our Software Engineering processes and championing our standards and agile ways of working. You will work in a passionate engineering team dedicated to build and maintain solutions for our first responders to:
* Manage critical incidents and state-wide events (including natural disasters),
* Support proactive policing in the community, and
* Assist specialist units tackling issues such as youth offending, road safety, and cybercrime.
We are seeking a talented and experienced iOS Application Engineer. This position offers opportunities to solve complex problems by working on diverse projects and would benefit from a versatile skill set backed by strong full stack iOS mobile engineering experiences.
Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace, supporting flexible working arrangements.
Your duties will include:
* Develop and implement technology solutions we need to keep the community safe
* Work on front end and/or back end
* Design and build highly scalable systems
* Work collaboratively with internal teams to define, design, develop, and release new features and products
* Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability
* Work on bug fixing, improving code quality and application performance.
* Engage in continuous improvement of all aspects of the Software Development lifecycle.
As the successful applicant, you will have:
* Tertiary qualifications in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related disciplines
* About 1-2 years of industry experience
* Experience with front-end and/or backend Software Development
* Expertise in developing backend web services with Java/C# or similar compiled, server-oriented languages
* Proficient in SQL and/or NoSQL database technologies
* Previous work with docker and containerised applications is desirable
* Previous experience with cloud services would be ideal (Azure/AWS/GCP).
* Good understanding of defensive coding and common security
Requirements and relevant information:
* VPSG4 salary range $92,332 - $104,762 p.a. plus superannuation.
* This position is located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.
* The successful applicant will be required to undergo National Security Vetting, achieve and maintain a security classification as determined by the Department Head. To achieve this, applicants must be an Australian Citizen. (Australian Citizenship is a must. PR not sufficient)
* The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
Your application must include:
* Resume
* Completed application form - attached to the job advertisement.
Applications close midnight, Wednesday 14 February 2024.
Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms; Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) website, Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic) or Seek. Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.
Current Victorian Government employees must apply via Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE).
For further information, please contact: Layan Domingo on layan.domingo@police.vic.gov.au.
If you have a disability/medical condition and require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirements/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process, please contact VPS Recruitment via email VPSRECRUITMENT@police.vic.gov.au or on (03) 8335 8082.
About Us:
Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety.
Having a workforce that reflects the community we serve is important to Victoria Police. We want to attract and retain people of all genders, ages, religions, disability, sexual orientation, family and caring responsibilities, and cultures including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. If you are interested in a position, we encourage you to apply as we celebrate the benefit that diversity brings to our employees, our services, and our community.
Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/vps