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About the Role

The Senior Application Developer guides other application developers and leads in the creation of large or complex applications that facilitate the achievement of business outcomes through the use of process and technology. The desirable candidate will be a Senior Application Developer with the capability to design, develop, and deliver secure, mission-critical mobile and enterprise applications that support the operational objectives of the NSW Police Force. The role contributes to the delivery of reliable, scalable, and government-grade digital solutions by applying secure software engineering practices, providing technical leadership, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with NSW Government security, privacy, and technology standards. The position also drives best practice in mobile application architecture, secure coding, and DevSecOps, driving innovation, operational efficiency, and improved public safety.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and delivery of secure mobile applications (iOS, Android, and cross-platform) for high-risk, mission-critical environments
Design and implement solutions that comply with government security standards, privacy requirements, and data protection obligations.
Oversee the full software development lifecycle, embedding security-by-design, DevSecOps, and continuous improvement practices.
Implement secure authentication and authorisation mechanisms (e.g., MFA, biometrics, identity platforms)
Conduct and oversee secure code reviews, penetration testing support, and vulnerability remediation.
Mentor developers on secure coding practices and mobile app security frameworks
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues, particularly those impacting security, performance, and reliability.
Lead technical design and architecture decisions for secure mobile platforms, ensuring scalability, resilience, maintainability.

Requirements

Proven experience developing secure mobile applications in enterprise or government environments.
Experience with cloud-native mobile application architectures and secure cloud environments (Azure preferred).
Strong knowledge of mobile security principles, including: Data encryption (at rest and in transit), Secure storage (Keychain/Keystore), API security (OAuth2, OpenID Connect), Mobile threat mitigation (OWASP Mobile Top 10)
Experience with mobile frameworks (Swift, Kotlin, Flutter, React Native)
Experience implementing identity and access management (IAM) and secure authentication flows.
Strong understanding of DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automated security testing.
Ability to design scalable, resilient, and high-performance mobile solutions.
Must be an Australian Citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen.
Must undergo a rigorous National Police (criminal history) Check and obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.

Skills

Secure mobile application development
Cloud-native mobile application architectures
Secure cloud environments (Azure)
Mobile security principles
Data encryption
Secure storage
API security
Mobile threat mitigation
Swift
Kotlin
Flutter
React Native
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Secure authentication flows
DevSecOps
CI/CD pipelines
Automated security testing
Scalable mobile solution design
Resilient mobile solution design
High-performance mobile solution design

Location

Parramatta, Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney

Work Type

Temporary Full-Time

Experience Level

Senior

Salary/Compensations

competitive salary

Benefits

Flexible work options
Opportunity to purchase leave
Annual leave loading
Corporate wellbeing programs including seminars and the Fitness Passport
Free annual influenza vaccination
Salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease
Convenient location for public transport and to shops

About the Company

The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is one of the largest police forces in the western world, with more than 20,000 employees, including more than 4,000 administrative employees who support the sworn officers that provide a range of law and order services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the socially, geographically and culturally diverse community of NSW.

Equal Opportunity

At the NSW Police Force, we are proud to be an employer of a diverse range of people. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees where differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging.
We welcome applications from individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people of all ages.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like support with your application, please contact the NSWPF Aboriginal Employment & Engagement team at PCC-AEET@police.nsw.gov.au
If you identify as a person with disability and require further information on the role or adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the Inclusion & Diversity team at PCC-INCLUSION@police.nsw.gov.au
If you are transgender or gender diverse and want to learn more about our support options, please contact the Inclusion & Diversity team at PCC-INCLUSION@police.nsw.gov.au