1 Senior Software Engineer (Developer)

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.

Key duties

The Services, delivered in collaboration with and under supervision by nominated AFP personnel, include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Analyse complex ICT business and technical issues, applying software engineering expertise to design, develop and recommend scalable, maintainable and secure solutions aligned with organisational objectives and best practices.

• Produce, maintain and update solution designs, technical specifications, architecture documentation and other engineering artefacts to support system enhancements and ongoing delivery.

• Design, develop, enhance and support applications using C# .NET, REST APIs, Oracle 11g/12c PL/SQL, JavaScript and VB6 to meet operational and business requirements.

• Implement software changes across the development lifecycle, working closely with testing, release management and operations teams to ensure successful deployment, system stability and operational readiness.

• Perform DevOps and automation activities, including CI/CD pipeline management, PowerShell scripting, Citrix administration and continuous improvement of build, deployment and release processes.

• Conduct code reviews and apply software engineering standards to improve code quality, maintainability, security and consistency across development activities.

• Investigate, troubleshoot and resolve application issues, incidents and defects, providing timely support to maintain system availability and business continuity.

• Apply secure coding principles and engineering best practices to ensure solutions meet security, compliance and risk management requirements.

• Monitor, analyse and optimise application performance, reliability and scalability to support operational effectiveness and future growth.

• Provide technical expertise and contribute to solution design decisions, technology improvements and the successful delivery of ICT projects and initiatives.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders, project teams and technical specialists to translate requirements into effective and sustainable technology solutions.

AFP Work Level Standards:

AFP Band 8 Work Level Standards to apply.

AFP Work Level Standards

Essential Skills for role level per APS JFF:

Software Engineer (Developer)

Essential Skills for role level per APS JFF:

• Emerging technology monitoring level 5

• Methods and tools level 5

• Programming/software development level 5

• Release and deployment level 5

• Software configuration level 5

• Software design level 4

• Specialist advice level 4

• Systems design level 5

• Systems integration and build level 5

• Testing level 4

The AFP reserves the right to engage further suppliers for the same services if required utilising this RFQ. Any offer of engagement will be made within 6-months of the RFQ release date.

Technical skills

Candidates must demonstrate expertise in software engineering, systems integration, DevOps and application support, including C# .NET, REST APIs, Oracle SQL/PLSQL, JavaScript, VB6 and IBM Cloud Pak for Integration. Experience with secure coding, testing, CI/CD, PowerShell automation, release management, performance monitoring, incident resolution, technical documentation and collaboration to deliver secure, scalable and maintainable ICT solutions is essential.

About the team

Technology
Technology is a critical enabler of the AFP’s operational and corporate services to ensure that we achieve our purpose. We use technology to assist frontline policing and protective services through direct tactical interventions in investigations, and to strategically maintain, sustain and evolve our foundational technology platforms and architecture. We are continuing to develop this capability by:

• Modernising the AFP’s technology foundations and applications and increasing the cyber-security position of the organisation.

• Evolving our internal processes to navigate the development and deployment of emerging technologies.

• Continuing to mature our use of technology across the 6 strategic shifts outlined in our AFP Technology Strategy 2026.

• Enhancing our collaboration with academic institutions, police forces and the technology sector to understand technological challenges and opportunities to strengthen law enforcement capabilities.

About the organisation

Our purpose
As Australia’s national policing agency, we protect Australians and Australia’s interests. We are committed to protecting Australian lives, livelihoods and the Commonwealth; fostering trust and confidence with our community, partners and government; and maximising our impact on the criminal environment for a safer and more secure Australia.

Our role
Our role is to enforce Commonwealth and Australian Capital Territory criminal law and protect the Commonwealth’s interests from criminal activity in Australia and overseas. We work closely with domestic and international partners to combat complex transnational serious and organised crime, which poses a serious threat to Australia’s national security. Under the Australian Federal Police Act 1979 (Cth) (AFP Act) the AFP investigates state offences with a federal aspect, in partnership with domestic partners. The AFP uses its policing insights to engage effectively with the government, partners and the community to promote awareness and resilience.

Our operating environment
The AFP continuously monitors and assesses our operating environment to ensure we can deliver on our purpose. The various geopolitical, social, economic and technological changes in our environment can affect the AFP directly and indirectly and shape the criminal environment as explored in the AFP Federal Crime Threat Picture. Despite these changes, the AFP strives to evolve with our operating environment to ensure we continue to keep Australians and Australia safe.