Senior Power Platform Software Engineer (Developer)

Australian statutory authority client based in Canberra is seeking Sr Platform Software Engineers have experience overseeing software development projects, writing optimised code, and provide technical leadership to a team of software engineers. They will be responsible for the quality and functionality of the software produced by their team.

Key duties and responsibilities

Applicants should understand the organisation's business and our mission.

The IT Project teams are small resource groups working closely with business teams, so ability to perform cohesively in this space is key.

Estimated start date 05 Oct 2026

Initial contract duration 12 months

Number of extensions 2

Experience level Senior- EL1 equivalent

Location of work ACT

Working arrangement Hybrid

Security clearance Must be an Australian citizen with an active Security Clearance

Criteria: The client has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters.

Requirements

Essential criteria

• Demonstrated experience developing solutions using Microsoft Dynamics 365, Dataverse and the Power Platform, including Power Pages.
• Strong front-end development skills using JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML and CSS, with experience in modern frameworks such as Vue.js.
• Strong full-stack development skills, including experience with C#, .NET, REST APIs, JSON and SQL, and integrating front-end applications with backend services.
• Experience with Azure and Power Platform integration technologies, such as API Management, Azure Functions, Logic Apps and Power Automate.
• Experience working with established application architectures, development patterns and reusable components, including Azure DevOps, source control and CI/CD practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with demonstrated experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary delivery teams.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience with AI and intelligent automation technologies, such as Azure AI, Microsoft Copilot, AI Builder, generative AI or agent-based solutions.
• Relevant Microsoft certifications across Power Platform, Dynamics 365, Azure or AI will be highly regarded.