Principal Developer

Principal Developer Clerk Grade: DCS Clerk Grade - 11/12 Salary Range: $149,739 – $173,174 per annum + super Employment Type: Temporary Opportunity for a period of 24 months Location : Parramatta - Hybrid model, with 2 to 3 days in the office This role sits within the Revenue Digital Division under the Payments Modernisation Squad Do you want to … Modernise systems towards the latest technology stacks Make an impact on the lives of 8 million+ people in NSW Work in an inclusive and flexible hybrid environment, with endless opportunities to grow Yes? Then this role is for you… We are currently seeking to appoint a Principal Developer to oversee the development of a core Revenue NSW application ecosystem. In this role, you will lead and guide developers while also directly contributing to the development of Revenue’s Taxes and Payments applications as they modernise to take advantage of cloud-native capabilities. We are proud of our diverse and regional team and welcome flexible working. Regular travel may be required to engage with the team in Parramatta and our partners. About you: Be responsible for leading software engineers in a squad. Be involved in design, development, testing and support ofRevenue NSW Taxes and Payments applications, with a strong experience in Java and React development. Be a hands‑on developer while supporting team members and ensuring that delivered solutions meet the business needs and adhere to coding, quality and design standards. Have demonstrated experience in coaching and providing guidance and training to less experienced IT professionals. Promote and support agile / scrum development practices. Be strong in forming collaborative relationships with business partners, professional stakeholders, third‑party vendors, and other team members. Have excellent communication skills and be able to manage customer expectations. Skills and Experience Required: Experience in the banking payments industry standards and the ISO 20022 standard is highly desirable. Experience in using AI tools and LLMs is desirable, but not a prerequisite, as training will be provided. Java development, preferably Java 11+ Strong understanding of microservice architecture and microservice patterns. Front‑end development experience in React, Redux, JavaScript ES6, CSS3. Hands‑on experience with AWS (ECS, RDS, etc.) and infrastructure/pipelines setup. Run Spring Boot apps in Docker containers and tune Docker configurations. Experience with component libraries like Bootstrap, Material‑UI, Ant design or Semantic. Experience in SQL Queries, Oracle Queries and ability to write and tune SQL queries for Postgres. Experience in working with Agile methodology using CI/CD pipelines. About Revenue NSW As NSW’s principal revenue management agency, Revenue NSW fairly administers state taxation and revenue for, and on behalf of, the people of NSW. Our revenue management helps to deliver government priorities for a fair, safe and prosperous NSW. We offer many online services that make it easy to apply for a grant, pay a fine, fee, tax, duty or levy and lodge a return. More information on us can be found on our website Revenue NSW Digital is responsible for the delivery of state‑of‑the‑art digital experiences focused on simplifying and improving the interactions of 20,000+ businesses and two million+ individuals with the NSW Government. Why work for us There are lots of reasons why a role with us is rewarding - working with us gives you: The opportunity for meaningful work that matters to all of us in NSW. Hybrid working, compressed hours and generous leave conditions, so you can make time for what counts. Much more than just a job, you can build a career here. Unmatched opportunities for growth and development. We can’t wait to meet you If this role sounds like you, you can apply by clicking the button ‘Apply Online’ below - it’s a simple online process. If you don’t meet all the criteria, but still believe you could succeed in this role, please still apply - we’d love to hear from you. What we need from you: An up-to-date CV and a brief cover letter outlining how your skills and experience are aligned to the role. Salary Grade 11/12, with the base salary for this role starting at 149,739 base plus superannuation. Click Here to access the Role Description. For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Dhara thakkar via For enquiries relating to the role description please contact Anthony Lai via Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description. This role has been advertised externally and a talent pool may be created for any temporary or ongoing opportunities that arise over the next 18 months. Closing Date: Tuesday 16 December 2025 at 9:59 AM Careers at Department of Customer Service A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our great state. Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives. You can view our full diversity and inclusion statement. We want you to bring your best self to this application process. 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