CIAM Software Engineer

Long-term contract with extensions | Multiple positions available | Work from Canberra, Brisbane or Melbourne

Your new company
You’ll be joining a growing Federal Government Agency that’s making a real difference in the lives of Australians living with disability. This team is part of a broader technology division that’s responsible for delivering secure, scalable and user-friendly digital services. The agency is values-driven, with a strong focus on inclusion, collaboration and doing the right thing.

Your new role
In this role, you’ll be part of the Consumer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) team, working on a newly established CIAM platform. You’ll help design, build and maintain secure identity solutions that support a diverse range of users including participants, providers, carers and more. This is a hands-on engineering role where you’ll collaborate with architects, stakeholders and other tech teams to solve complex identity challenges and improve digital safety.
Day-to-day, you’ll:

  • Implement CIAM solutions using modern technologies and best practices

  • Design scalable and user-friendly identity services

  • Investigate incidents and contribute to platform operations

  • Develop automations and integrations to enhance CIAM capabilities

  • Occasionally participate in after-hours on-call support

What you'll need to succeed
To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:

  • Solid experience in software development, particularly in CIAM solutions

  • Strong understanding of identity platforms like Auth0, Okta, ForgeRock, Ping or similar

  • Ability to design solutions that meet business needs and regulatory requirements

  • Experience resolving production issues and maintaining CIAM platforms

  • A collaborative mindset and the ability to manage your own workload

  • Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-evolving technical environment

  • NV1 clearance preferred

What you'll get in return

  • A 12-month contract with potential for a 12-month extension

  • Hybrid working arrangements (minimum 3 days in-office per week)

  • Locations available in Brisbane, Richmond, Geelong or Canberra

  • A chance to work on meaningful projects that protect and empower vulnerable Australians

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email Lillee at Lillee.Keane@hays.com.au.

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Summary

Job Type
Contract
Industry
Government & Public Services
Location
ACT - Canberra
Specialism
Cyber Security
Ref:
2941831

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Lillee Keane, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Canberra
Level 11, 60 Marcus Clarke Street

Telephone: 0262797424