Application Developer

Back-End Application Developer Lead the Data Revolution at DCS: Where Analytics Meets Real-World Impact Salary Range $116,981 - $129,492pa + super + leave loading Duration: Full-Time (35hpw) Ongoing Location: Parramatta / Sydney CBD About the Building Commission NSW The new Building Commission NSW has been established after the NSW Government recognised the substantial progress made by Fair Trading and the Office of the Building Commissioner in delivering once-in-a-generation reforms of the building and construction industry. The new commission will not only be the industry regulator, but also a collaborator with consumers and industry to ensure standards, capabilities, capacity and resilience continue to be lifted across the sector to deliver quality homes and meet the state’s housing targets. The Building Commission NSW is an outstanding place to work due to its commitment to innovation, collaboration and professional development. With a focus on transparency and accountability, the commission cultivates a culture if integrity and responsibility. Those who join the organisation can be confident in contributing to meaningful work that positively impacts the built environment and the greater community, making it an exciting and fulfilling place to build a career. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the next phase of the Building Commission within NSW. https://www.nsw.gov.au/housing-and-construction/building-commissioner About the Intelligence Unit The Intelligence Unit is a highly motivated and specialist team that operates in a proactive way, providing tactical, operational, and strategic intelligence support. We produce information and intelligence products that target regulatory risk and criminal activities. And we develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support our intelligence work. About the role At DCS, we're revolutionising the way NSW Government agencies engage with their customers. Our mission is rooted in a steadfast commitment to place our customers at the heart of every decision and to leverage state-of-the-art technologies to optimise government processes. Stepping into this role, you'll play a pivotal part in driving our vision forward. You will assist our internal teams in their quest to automate processes, build innovative applications, and notably enhance our regulatory analytics capabilities. Together, we aim to redefine excellence in governmental digital transformation and customer engagement. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, test, and deploy data-driven applications to meet the team's regulatory intelligence and data analytics requirements. Ensure that developed software meets or exceeds functional specifications and performance benchmarks. Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and stakeholders to translate data models into scalable software solutions. Provide tools and interfaces that help data analysts and scientists extract insights from the data more efficiently. Document application architecture, codebase, and user guides for future reference. Key Challenges: Juggling a multitude of development tasks, user expectations, and software updates, while steadfastly ensuring the highest quality of application performance and user experience. Seamlessly integrating the latest technological advancements and platforms into the team's applications, ensuring smooth transitions and upgrades without disrupting ongoing analytics. Effectively communicating complex technical aspects of the application to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clarity and understanding while managing expectations. To be successful you will: Demonstrate Proficiency Across the Development Spectrum: Showcase adept skills in both front-end and back-end development, understanding the nuances of creating seamless, user-centric applications. Knowledge in Cloud Data Products: Being familiar with cloud data products and platforms is crucial. Your ability to harness the full potential of our infrastructure and data capabilities, particularly with Azure cloud services including Data Factory, DevOps, and Function App, is a must. Articulate Technical Details with Elegance: Communicate with unmatched precision and clarity, making complex development challenges understandable to non-technical team members and stakeholders alike. Master Essential Development Tools: Wield a comprehensive toolkit of software development languages and platforms, with proficiency in Python, SQL, and other relevant technologies, to craft robust, efficient, and scalable applications. Maintain a Holistic Development Approach: Possess hands-on experience in full-stack development, ensuring every facet of the application, from user interface to database operations, meets the highest standards of functionality and design. Embrace Continuous Growth and Learning: Cultivate an unwavering passion for technological advancement. Stay attuned to the latest in software development trends, frameworks, and methodologies, positioning our applications at the cutting edge of innovation. Experience with Azure AI foundry/Amazon Bedrock/Google Vertex AI or similar tools. If you said yes to the above, we want to hear from you. For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Salman Roubil (Salman [email removed]) How to Apply To start your journey towards your future, submit your CV for review (no more than 5 pages) and a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) demonstrating your capability for the role.