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Our client is a large values-focused Federal Government Agency seeking Software Engineers (APS6 level) to support the design, development and delivery of secure, accessible digital solutions across complex project environments. This role will suit full stack engineers with strong API development, React/TypeScript, AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes and CI/CD experience. ROLE DETAILS Location : Melbourne or Geelong VIC Contract : 12 months + 12-month extension option Working arrangement : Hybrid (2/3 split) Security : Baseline preferred, must be able to obtain NV1 Eligibility : Australian Citizen only Closes: Monday 31st August ABOUT THE ROLE You'll work across software development, systems implementation, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code and containerised applications. You'll collaborate with business stakeholders, project leads, BAs, QA and technical teams to deliver solutions that are secure, accessible, fit-for-purpose and aligned to architectural principles. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Implement new systems, applications and integrations aligned to best practice and architectural principles. Design and develop software solutions and CI/CD pipelines to solve complex problems. Write Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and build containerised applications for Kubernetes. Document design and development work. Actively participate in code reviews to maintain quality and standards. Ensure software meets security and accessibility requirements. Collaborate with BAs, Project Leads, QA and technical teams to resolve issues and deliver viable solutions. Support shift-left testing by working closely with QA early in the development cycle. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Experience building complex APIs using languages such as Golang and JavaScript/TypeScript, with REST and GraphQL patterns. Strong AWS cloud infrastructure experience, including Infrastructure as Code with Terraform. Experience building containerised applications for Kubernetes using Docker and Helm. React and TypeScript experience, including reusable components, state management, API integration and debugging. DevOps experience, including CI/CD pipelines using GitHub/GitLab, Artifactory and HashiCorp Vault. Familiarity with web accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.2A. Desirable : React Native/mobile development, Postgres/MySQL deployment and administration, full SDLC delivery, code reviews and automated testing. APPLY Submit your resume, or for further information please contact Reece Prideaux - Talent International reece.prideaux@talentinternational.com For over 30 years Talent has been redefining the contracting experience with industry leading support, exclusive contractor benefits & a world-class digital platform ENGAGE to access it all. Apply today to see how we can elevate your career
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.