We are seeking a Principal Development Expert to work with a large Federal Government Agency in Canberra. 

Job Description
The Senior Development Expert undertake technical research and analysis to drive the design, and the development of high-quality solutions in support of business and technical requirements. 

The Senior Development Expert will operate with a significant degree of independence and work under the broad guidance of a National Manager to deliver quality outcomes. They operate with a high level of autonomy, with decision-making highly dependent on their own judgment. In performing a leadership role, the Senior Development Expert will identify and drive innovation, manage and lead change, and have an active role in contributing to and implementing the agency's strategic direction.

Senior Development Experts may be responsible for, and/or contribute to the management of a team.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Translate technical and market trends into development strategies
• Accountable for the analysis, design, development, prototyping, unit testing and maintenance activities
• Ensure compliance with endorsed software development methodologies
• Implement methodology, manage and lead change and actively contribute to the agency's strategic direction
• Develop strategies to ensure high code quality and long-term maintenance of a product's code base
• Ensure the maintenance and enhancement of existing systems
• Ensure development productivity and excellence in quality
• Conduct impact analysis, evaluate, and report on technical feasibility and risks for development projects within the Agency
• Proactively share knowledge and expertise as the subject matter expert, and provide assistance and mentorship to less experienced staff
• Oversee operations of teams, including providing a clear sense of direction, setting work priorities and managing resources
• Provide direction and support to development teams to ensure high quality solution realisation
• Develop staff capability through coaching, mentoring and succession planning
• Resolve very complex, sensitive and/or escalated technical issues
• Oversee, review and advise on a range of written material which may include technical and corporate documentation
• Negotiate, engage and manage relationships internal and external to the agency to build service delivery capability
• Attend interagency meetings and forums to influence business outcomes and share information
• Set direction by contributing to local business plans and ICT strategies
• Oversee team contribution to cost analysis activities
• Proactively drive continuous improvement in area of responsibility