EL 1 Senior Software Developer

Job Description

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has an insatiable appetite for data and associated insights. From ad-hoc requests for specific information to inform reporting and policy development, to cutting edge modelling to predict future trends, volume, costs, and program efficacy - data is increasingly central to everything we do. The purpose of the Data and Insights Branch is to evolve the way the department produces and uses data, analytics and research, to underpin evidence-based policy development, service delivery and wellbeing outcomes. The branch fosters a culture of curiosity in data and research, establishing processes that enable the department to better understand and serve the needs of veterans and their families. The Data Engineering team is building an enterprise data warehouse, integrating data from multiple sources into curated data products that are used for a variety of purposes including standard business reporting, advanced analytics, simulation modelling and predictive analysis. Our primary purpose is to ensure that source system data is well understood, documented for business use, modelled into consistent formats and structures, and to build products that enable business teams to understand their business and to drive decision making. We also provide technical support for proof-of-concept projects, trialling new ways of working with data and technology especially in cloud infrastructure. We work closely with the Visualisation team and ICT teams to improve data within DVA. Our current focus for recruitment is across technical analysts roles, data engineers and data modellers. We are particularly interested in candidates with skills in Amazon Web Services and Microsoft cloud environments, with a focus on Azure Data Factory and Microsoft Purview Data Governance and Compliance tools, as well as Python coding experience. An understanding of third normal form and star schemas modelling techniques, Atlassian Cloud (Jira and Confluence) and Gitlab would also be of value. Duties The Data & Insights branch has an ongoing requirement for a Senior Software Developer who has software data warehousing or data engineering experience. The role will support the Data Engineering section to maintain and enhance tools used to manage the data delivery pipeline, as well as take on complex data warehouse design and development work as it relates to building out the data warehouse capability. They will need to have strong practical knowledge in Software Development, including Web development in NodeJS. They will also ideally have some experience in ETL frameworks, data warehouse design principles primarily in Teradata, and management and deployment of software on Amazon Web Services (AWS) platforms. The role may also provide administration services for applications deployed on AWS if needed. Eligibility Mandatory Requirements At least one of the following: Notes This recruitment process is being used to fill ongoing and/or non-ongoing position/s. For more information about the role, please see the Candidate Information Pack. Where a non-ongoing position is offered, the role will be filled for an initial specified term of up to 23 months. A merit pool of suitable applicants may be created which may be used to fill future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies should they become available over the next 18 months. Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period. DVA embraces and fosters a culture that supports diversity, inclusion and respect, where people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. We are dedicated and committed to attracting and recruiting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and encourage applications from people with disability, people that identify as LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Take on a rewarding, varied, and broad career with an Australian Public Service Department that can bring balance and flexibility to your working life, while supporting you to stay connected to your community. DVA is committed to improving the data skills and capability of our workforce to underpin our goal of becoming a leading data-driven organisation. RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: Candidate Information Pack Start your application by clicking the "begin" button. #J-18808-Ljbffr