Senior Software Engineer — Woolloongabba, Brisbane

About this role: RFQ ID : LH-02946 Working Arrangements : Hybrid – First 6 weeks onsite at Services Australia's office (Canberra or Brisbane) Then minimum 3 days onsite per week WFH considered only after initial onsite period Security Clearance : Must be able to obtain negative vetting level 1 Location: Services Australia Office – Canberra, ACT (preferred) or Brisbane, QLD (based on candidate suitability) Note: The successful candidate will be required to work onsite for the first 6 weeks, followed by a hybrid arrangement (minimum 3 days onsite per week). Requirements Job details Software Engineers have experience overseeing software development projects, writing optimised code, and provide technical leadership to a team of software engineers. They are responsible for the quality and functionality of the software produced by their team. The Senior Identity and Access Management (IAM) Software Engineer is a key technical role responsible for the design, development, and ongoing support of enterprise identity and access management solutions built on Microsoft technologies. This position requires deep expertise in Active Directory, Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS), Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), and custom IAM solutions developed using Microsoft .NET. The engineer will contribute to the secure management of identities, authentication, authorization, and access governance across a hybrid environment. They will work closely with architecture, security, infrastructure, and application development teams to ensure secure and efficient access to corporate systems and data. Key duties and responsibilities • Design and implement scalable IAM solutions leveraging Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, and Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM). • Develop custom IAM components and workflows using the Microsoft .NET framework and libraries (C#, ASP.NET, OWIN). • Integrate authentication and authorization mechanisms into enterprise and web applications using protocols such as OAuth2, OpenID Connect, and SAML. • Implement and maintain identity lifecycle processes, including provisioning, deprovisioning, and access reviews. • Automate identity tasks using PowerShell and Azure-based tools, ensuring repeatability and compliance. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align IAM solutions with business and security requirements. • Troubleshoot complex identity issues and lead resolution activities across cloud and on-prem environments. • Contribute to documentation, standards, and continuous improvement of IAM practices and toolsets. • Provide technical mentoring to junior team members and contribute to IAM capability uplift. Criteria The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a response to each criterion. Each response is limited to 3000 characters. Essential criteria 1. 1. Demonstrated experience designing and implementing enterprise IAM solutions using Active Directory, and Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD). 2. Proven knowledge and practical implementation of authentication and authorization protocols such as SAML, OAuth2, and OpenID Connect. 3. Experience automating IAM processes using PowerShell and integrating with Microsoft cloud and on-premises platforms. 4. Ability to lead the technical architecture and delivery of IAM solutions, with a strong focus on documentation, integration, and compliance.