Software Developer

About the role

Profectus is looking for an experienced Software Developer to design, build and sustain secure ICT applications that support critical simulation and training capabilities for Defence. The role operates in a highly governed environment where quality, reliability and compliance are paramount.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain custom applications throughout the full software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis to documentation.
• Deliver software repositories that meet functional and performance specifications and ensure compatibility with Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) architectures.
• Participate in system rollout, verification, validation and post‑rollout optimisation activities.
• Prepare detailed technical documentation required for formal system accreditation.
• Work independently while meeting project deadlines and quality standards.
• Collaborate with technical and non‑technical stakeholders to deliver compliant and resilient solutions.

Required profile

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Australian citizenship and an active AGSVA NV1 security clearance.
• Proven ability to work independently and produce high‑quality outputs with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Experience producing technical documentation for accreditation or regulatory approval.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Python, C++ or C#.
• Familiarity with Git repositories.
• Experience developing on both Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux platforms.