Principal Developer (Full Stack) at myCareer - NSW Government

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Apr, 26

Salary

173174.0

Posted On

23 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Full Stack Development, AWS Cloud Computing, Microservices, RESTful APIs, Spring Boot, Infrastructure as Code, Terraform, Java, React, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, Agile Methodology, CI/CD Pipelines, Database Management

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Principal Developer (Full Stack) Full-Time (35hpw) Temporary opportunity up to January 2027 Salary Range $149,739 - $173,174pa + super Parramatta location with hybrid working About the team Payroll Tax Digital is an ongoing software product squad in Revenue NSW which maintains, enhances and builds new software products to support business functions. It is cross functional in composition with software developers, BAs, QAs, Designers and a Product Owner working in an agile manner to deliver value for its customers. The Principal Developer role will act as a technical lead for all the developers in the squad and will work with the Principal Product Owner in designing, architecting, building and supporting new software services/ applications/ enhancements. To do this, we are looking for experienced full-stack, AWS skilled principal developers who have demonstrated experience working on complex software products. Fullstack, cloud skills and experience required: Extensive experience in developing microservices and RESTful APIs using Spring Boot. Strong knowledge and experience in AWS cloud computing. Preferred certifications in cloud platforms, demonstrating proficiency in leveraging cloud technologies to architect and deploy scalable, resilient, and secure solutions. Hands on expertise with Infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform. Expertise in micro service and Java design patterns. Hands on web front-end experience with React Proficiency in cloud-native development practices including serverless computing, containers, and Kubernetes orchestration. Expertise in relational databases RDBMS and NoSQL databases. Expert experience developing within agile methodology using CI/CD pipelines such as Gitlab Working knowledge of security best practices. Expert proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3. Strong experience with React.js, including building reusable components using Storybook. Skilled in state management using Redux, Context API, and server state with React Query. Proficient in Styled Components, responsive/adaptive design, and UI libraries like Material UI and Ant Design. Experienced in integrating RESTful APIs with Axios, including handling authentication and error states. Strong testing skills with Jest, React Testing Library, and effective mocking strategies. Hands-on experience deploying front-end applications on AWS (S3, CloudFront, Cognito, API Gateway). In-depth understanding of web accessibility (WCAG), cross-browser compatibility, and performance optimization. Proficient with Git and collaborative workflows (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket). Solid knowledge of front-end build tools and browser debugging techniques. Experience of working on a complex IT landscape. How to Apply To apply, please submit your CV (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 1 page) clearly detailing your relevant skills and experience to this position. For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Sandeep.Singh@revenue.nsw.gov.au. About Revenue NSW Revenue NSW is the state’s principal revenue management agency and is part of the Department of Customer Service. Revenue Digital provides a suite of contemporary digital services for NSW Government customers and staff that administer grants, resolve fines and collect revenue for the State in a fair, efficient and timely manner. We do this in line with legislation, customer expectations and industry best practices, to make it easier for over 100,000 businesses and more than three million individuals to interact with the NSW Government. We focus on simplifying processes and improving access to services through modern, user-centred digital solutions. Why work for Revenue NSW? There are lots of reasons why a role with us is rewarding: Flexible office location across NSW Hybrid working, compressed hours and generous leave conditions, so you can make time for what counts Accrued Days Off (days in lieu) in addition to Annual Leave Ongoing access to industry approved self-learning tools Career agility including opportunities to work on different programs The opportunity for meaningful work that matters to all of us in NSW Corporate wellbeing programs with access to Fitness passport Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of digital services in NSW. If you don’t meet all the criteria, but still believe you could succeed in this role, please still apply - we’d love to hear from you. Further Information Salary Grade 11/12, with the base salary for this role starting at $149,739 base plus superannuation Click Here to access the Role Description. For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Bec Conquest via Bec.conquest@customerservice.nsw.gov.au. Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description. Closing Date: Friday 6th February 2026 @ 10am A talent pool will be created for any temporary or ongoing opportunities that arise over the next 18 months. Careers at Department of Customer Service A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our great state. Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives. You can view our full diversity and inclusion statement here. We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternate format of the application form) please contact Bec.conquest@customerservice.nsw.gov.au or 02 9494 8351. For more information, please visit Information on some of the different types of disabilities Information on adjustments available for the recruitment process

Responsibilities

The Principal Developer will act as a technical lead for the development squad, collaborating with the Principal Product Owner to design and build new software services. They will also support existing applications and enhancements.