Senior Application Developer | 554206

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Lead Innovation in Environmental Technology
• Permanent full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Alstonville office location upon negotiation across NSW, hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $148,339 to $163,480 per annum + super

Our Remote Sensing Technology and Research team is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Application Developer to lead the development and delivery of innovative applications, data platforms and workflows that support some of NSW's most significant earth observation, satellite imagery and environmental monitoring programs. In this leadership role, you'll combine technical expertise, people leadership and strategic thinking to help drive the future of remote sensing and spatial data capabilities across the department.
As part of a highly skilled and collaborative team, you'll lead the design, development and deployment of applications on a high-performance computing environment that manages petabytes of imagery and environmental data. You'll work closely with scientists, system administrators and stakeholders to deliver scalable software solutions, improve data accessibility, strengthen DevOps practices and support critical land use, vegetation and environmental monitoring initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to influence technical direction, mentor emerging talent and contribute to innovative projects that deliver real-world environmental outcomes for NSW.
About You
You’re an experienced application developer and technical leader with a strong background in software engineering, data management and modern development practices. You have demonstrated experience developing and maintaining applications in complex technical environments and are comfortable working with Linux, Python, spatial databases such as PostgreSQL/PostGIS and large-scale data storage systems. Experience working with remote sensing, spatial data, imagery analysis or high-performance computing environments will be highly regarded.
You thrive in collaborative environments where you can solve complex problems, influence technical outcomes and support others to succeed. An effective communicator, you can translate technical concepts for diverse audiences, build strong relationships with stakeholders and negotiate solutions to achieve shared outcomes. You’re passionate about innovation, continuous improvement and capability development, with a proven ability to mentor others, lead technical initiatives and deliver high-quality outcomes in a dynamic and evolving environment.
Essential Requirements

• Degree qualifications in computer science, spatial science or remote sensing or other related field/and relevant professional experience

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