Principal App Engineer (Android)

• Employment Type: 1 x Temporary until June 2026
• Location: Flexible/hybrid working arrangements available across NSW, with some travel to Sydney metro locations required from time to time (negotiable)
• Grade: Clerk 11/12
• Salary Range: $145,378 - $168,130 p.a. base salary dependent on experience, plus 11.5% superannuation

The opportunity
We are now inviting applications for the opportunity Principal Developer -Android, Government Technology Platforms, within Digital NSW as it transforms to become the state's trusted partner for digital enablement.

The successful candidate will be an organised, collaborative and a proactive team player plus will perform a key role in providing efficient delivery of solutions for the benefit of NSW citizens.

Government Technology Platforms (www.digital.nsw.gov.au/delivery/government-technology-platforms-gtp) provides whole-of-government digital solutions that align with the NSW Government's strategy by improving service delivery, streamlining internal government practices, and reducing costs. It provides these benefits to its stakeholders including the people of NSW, businesses, and NSW government agencies.

In this hands-on role you will provide technical leadership by collaborating closely with team members and other teams in the NSW Government, in an Agile environment, applying lean problem-solving methods to deliver value within a complex ecosystem.

You will join a supportive team where you can collaborate freely and learn from each other and use your skills to create better experiences for more than 8 million people in NSW.

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end development of Android applications, ensuring high-quality, thoroughly tested, and optimised features from build to release.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an agile environment to design, develop, and enhance Android applications, ensuring alignment with the organisation's ICT/Digital strategy.
• Provide technical leadership and specialist advice on solution design and drive iterative testing to ensure compliance with standards and reduce operational risks.
• Optimise system requirements and enhance efficiency, security, and user experience, while mentoring engineers to deliver high-quality, compliant services.

What you will bring to this role

• Proven leadership in full-cycle Android product development, from concept through build, release, and continuous improvement, ensuring robust, scalable, and well-tested solutions.
• Deep expertise in solution architecture, offering technical guidance and collaborating across disciplines to deliver high-impact software aligned with organization's ICT/Digital strategy.
• Strong track record in driving code quality and system reliability, through effective design, iterative testing, and adherence to engineering best practices and compliance standards.
• Advanced proficiency in Jetpack Compose and XML UI development, delivering intuitive, accessible, and responsive Android interfaces.
• Hands-on experience integrating automated code quality and security tools (e.g., static analysis, lint, dependency checks) into build pipelines.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and modern DevOps practices to streamline delivery and ensure consistent release quality.

Essential requirements

• Strong proficiency in Kotlin with deep understanding of Android app development.
• 5+ years of experience in developing mobile applications using Java and Kotlin (Android).
• Extensive hands-on experience with the Android SDK, Android Studio, and associated development tools and frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience extending applications to Android Auto, adhering to platform guidelines and ensuring seamless multi-platform experiences.
• Experience working with backend technologies - RESTful JSON APIs and microservices.
• Proficiency in DevOps practices, including CI/CD implementation using GitLab and Jenkins, with a focus on automation and delivery efficiency.
• Experience working within Agile environments, using JIRA, and following Git-based workflows (e.g., Git Flow, trunk-based development).
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance, if required as a condition of employment.

AI Statement

The NSW Government is committed to ensuring the safe, ethical, and responsible deployment of AI across NSW. Please review the NSW Government Generative AI basic guidance here https://www.digital.nsw.gov.au/policy/artificial-intelligence/generative-ai-basic-guidance

GTP embraces the use of AI to enhance productivity and creativity. In the Assignment to Role process, AI tools should be used solely for drafting and planning purposes, final submitted applications need to be your own work and reflective of your personal experience.

To Apply

Click the link to submit your application. Please attach your resume and a cover letter that responds to the two targeted questions in the job ad, demonstrating how your skills and experience align with the role.

• Question 1: How do you maintain currency in the emerging technologies and how they might be applied to support business outcomes?
• Question 2: Describe a complicated problem you had to address in your job. How did you identify and gain a better understanding of how the issues impacted on the wider business context.

Salary Grade 11/12, with the base salary for this role starting at $145,378 base plus superannuation

Click Here to access the Role Description. For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Sujatha Sankaran Kutty via Sujatha.sankarankutty@customerservice.nsw.gov.au.

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.

Closing Date: Tuesday, 17th of June 2025 at 9:59am

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