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Senior Software Developer \- Temporary opportunity until June 2028 **Organisation/Entity:** Transport For NSW **Job category:** Information \& Communication Technology
**Job location:**
Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150
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You see the big picture, you’ve always worked on a grand scale, and now you’re ready to re\-focus on grand impact.
Your innovative mindset is key to creating solutions to complex problems. Our systems drive our organisational success and underpin every journey our customers take. This is your opportunity to be part of an expert team who build and refine seamless technology experiences.
**In this role, you'll:**
Play a key role in designing, developing, and delivering high quality software solutions using modern JavaScript\-based frameworks. Working across the full software development lifecycle, you will translate business requirements into scalable and effective technical solutions, produce solution designs, and contribute to the successful delivery of projects on time and within budget.
You will provide technical leadership through code reviews, knowledge sharing and mentoring, helping to uplift engineering capability and promote best practices. The role also involves supporting deployment activities, maintaining technical documentation, participating in discovery and analysis activities, and collaborating closely with stakeholders to deliver innovative and customer\-focused digital solutions.
We currently have two open vacancies at this level. Thes roles will be working on the ONG (Opal Next Gen) project.
For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack
About you
For you to be successful within this role you should meet with all, or most of the following criteria:
A minimum of five years' experience in software development, with demonstrated expertise in solution design, application development, code review and the delivery of high\-quality software solutions Strong experience developing applications using modern JavaScript frameworks Proven experience delivering enterprise scale customer facing websites and/or mobile applications Experience developing and deploying applications within AWS cloud environments, with exposure to serverless architectures highly regarded
**Nice to Haves:**
Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks, i.e., React and React Native Tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering or a related discipline
These roles are fixed\-term flexible hybrid roles (until 30 June 2028\). 50% of your time will be office based, with five days of your month based from our offices at Parramatta, and five days from another TfNSW office (ideally you will spend Tuesdays and Wednesdays from the Parramatta office though). These are Grade 9 roles – paying between $163,145\.00 \- $182,721\.00 \+ super.
Who we are
Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.
Join us
Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.
Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy
Apply today
Applications close 11:59 PM, Friday 14th August 2026
For more information about this role, please contact KEVIN.DORAN@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.
Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.
Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process \| Transport for NSW
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