• Position Posted: October 12, 2026
  • Principal Software Engineer (Developer) – Datapower/APIC, Python, YAML, Ansible
  • Services Australia
  • ACT
  • Number of Positions: Several

Reference:8117
Job Description:Principal Software Engineer (Developer) – Datapower/APIC, Python, YAML, Ansible
Australian CitizenshipRequired
Security Clearance Level Required:NV1
Length of Contract:12 months
Contract Extension Options:up to 24 months

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Software Engineers have experience overseeing software development projects, writing optimised code, and provide technical leadership to a team of software engineers. They are responsible for the quality and functionality of the software produced by their team.

Software Engineers have experience overseeing software development projects, writing optimised code, and provide technical leadership to a team of software engineers. They are responsible for the quality and functionality of the software produced by their team.

They oversee large and complex software development projects, providing technical leadership to their team/s.

They drive software planning, development and construction activities and are accountable for the resolution of complex issues within the development and production environments.

They oversee the quality and functionality of software, ensuring adherence to relevant standards, guidelines, and methods for system development.

This position is responsible for the management and implementation of Datapower/APIC platform capabilities by following industry standards and practices. 

This includes:

  • Identify key business objectives and provide solution recommendations by undertaking thorough analysis in the existing system against the project scope.
  • Ensure delivery processes are efficient and cost effective.
  • Provide technical direction and ensure the solution adheres to industry best practices, standards and methodologies.
  • Identify and manage risks related to the technical delivery.
  • Provide technical expertise and support teams to solve complex technical challenges.

Key duties and responsibilities

Duties may include some or all the following:

Project Delivery

  • liaise with relevant infrastructure team(s) in the procurement, design and configuration of hardware and related assets associated with Sterling product
  • oversee the design, installation and operation of the sterling landscape and the instances
  • provide technical support in delivering project capabilities during build, test and deployment phases
  • oversee and prepare a range of technical documentation and reports

Performance Optimisation

  • responsible for the delivery of an optimal strategic solution based on the system landscape
  • oversee the design, installation and operation of the ICT system to ensure it meets performance standards
  • oversee the regular maintenance of patches and support packages for all technical layers to ensure the platform is cyber compliant
  • develop staff capability through coaching, mentoring and succession planning
  • set direction by contributing and aligning to local business plans and ICT strategies
  • drive innovation, continuous improvement and manage and lead change

Knowledge Transfer

  • proactively share knowledge and expertise as the subject matter expert, aiding and mentoring junior staff 

Relationship Management

  • negotiate, engage, and manage relationships with other agencies and service providers to build service delivery capability
  • collaborate with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to achieve project outcomes
  • attend interagency meetings and forums to influence business outcomes and share information
  • resolve sensitive and/or escalated customer and stakeholder issues that adversely impact on policy, performance and/or customer service, including disaster/emergency situations

Technical skills

Datapower/APIC, Python, YAML, Ansible Knowledge / Qualifications 3 to 5 years of experience in managing and delivering projects with quality standards using IBM Datapower/APIC technologies.

About the organisation

Services Australia is at the frontline of government service delivery, supporting millions of Australians, and is front and centre of a vision to be a world leader in government service delivery. It’s using cutting-edge technology to build world class platforms and capabilities to help Australians get on with their lives.

Essential criteria

1. 3 to 5 years of experience in using IBM Datapower and APIC technologies

2. 3 to 5 years of experience delivering projects within quality standards

Desirable criteria

1.Expert knowledge and experience in integration technologies, including but not limited to Datapower and APIC.

2.Demonstrated knowledge and experience in preparing design documentation for use by other technical staff.

3.Demonstrated experience in service-oriented architecture, including design and operational support.

4.A high degree of organisational and time management skills, including demonstrated ability to meet priorities and work to tight deadlines. Demonstrated experience in leading a team and the ability to mentor and transfer skills.


The agency requires these services at the agency’s premises in Canberra, ACT. A hybrid flexible working arrangement will be considered, ensuring the Labour Hire Worker’s residing address is within reasonable travel time and distance of the RFQ location to present onsite in cases of emergency or to meet business requirements


Full response will be required by:26 October

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.


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