Principal Software Engineer | Jobs at Aris Zinc

_{15th April, 2025}

Our client in Canberra seeks the services of a Principal Software Engineer with NV1 clearance.

Job details

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. The agency is seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and implementation of complex software solutions using Microsoft .NET technologies. This role involves providing technical leadership, ensuring adherence to best practices, and delivering secure and scalable applications that meet government standards.

Key duties and responsibilities

Application architecture and design of end-to-end solutions using the Microsoft technology stack, across identity, web/desktop applications, web services, and batch jobs.
Design and implement secure authentication & authorization solutions using Azure AD, Entra ID, AD FS, and OAuth2/OpenID Connect/SAML.
Ensure applications comply with OWASP best practices, and ACSC Essential Eight, and IRAP security standards.
Provide technical guidance to engineering teams, mentoring developers on Identity best practices in .NET and Microsoft platforms.
Define and implement test automation frameworks using BDD principles, ensuring scalable and maintainable automation through Cucumber, Selenium and API testing tools.
Work closely with developers, testers, and business analysts to refine acceptance criteria, write Gherkin- based test scenarios, and integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.

Technical skills

Microsoft Identity & Active Directory (AD FS, Entra ID, MFA)
Microsoft .NET & Backend Development (ASP.NET, C#)
Cloud & DevOps (Microsoft Azure, CI/CD with Azure DevOps)
Security & Compliance (ACSC Essential Eight, OWASP)
Architecture & Integration (SAP, Dynamics 365, ITSM)
Frontend & Accessibility (WCAG 2.1 compliance, DTA Digital Service Standard)
Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering.

Please contact Mel on 02 4086 8973 or Beena on 02 4086 5473 or simply click apply to submit your application

ARIS•ZINC offers an end-to-end service approach with unique combination of expertise in recruiting, IT consulting and payroll services in the Canberra, Sydney and Brisbane markets. We champion people first, empowering them to take charge of their own aspirations and professional futures.

ARIS•ZINC encourages diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from a diverse range of backgrounds, including people living with a disability.

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