Junior Full Stack Developer

Who is VAGO?

The Victorian Auditor General’s Office (VAGO) is a critical part of Victoria’s integrity system. Independent to Parliament, VAGO ensures the accountability of the State Government through audits and assurance reviews of public sector agencies.

The Team

Our Data Analytics team consists of motivated professionals with a diverse range of skills and experience. You will be part of a supportive team committed to professional excellence that will help you build skills to advance your career.  

The Data Analytics team is responsible for developing sophisticated data analytics outputs that empower auditors to use data analytics in more innovative and effective ways.  The outputs produced enable auditors to go beyond the numbers and look at the efficient and effective use of public resources. 

What you’ll do

In this role, you will support data analytics initiatives across audits within the Office. You’ll work closely with auditors to clarify their objectives, provide insights into how data analytics can be applied to address their specific needs, and assist in communicating data-driven findings to non-technical audiences. 

Key accountabilities

• Build and maintain high-quality web applications using React, APIs, Docker images, and other Azure ecosystem tools. 
• Develop and support Python applications and scripts. 
• Connect PowerBI to web applications using PowerBI and Graph APIs. 
• Work closely with UI/UX designers to implement design updates in web applications. 
• Incorporate AI features into existing web applications and APIs. 
• Manage and update CI/CD pipelines using MS DevOps. 
• Conduct thorough testing to ensure applications are robust and reliable. 
• Participate in code reviews to maintain high code quality standards.   

Technical skills 

• Proven experience (1.5+ years) as full stack developer 
• Strong programming skills (1.5+ years) in Python and C# .NET. Familiarity with python frameworks, libraries as a data analysis tool  
• Proficiency in JavaScript, React, HTML5, and CSS3. 
• Experience working in SQL Server (MSSQL)and writing optimized queries, stored procedure. 
• Experience working with JavaScript, TypeScript, NodeJS, React, HTML5 and CSS3. 
• Experience with version control systems, DevOps, release pipelines. 
• Experience working with SOAP and REST APIs  

What VAGO can offer you

We are a diverse bunch at VAGO so you'll be part of an organisation where the different backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people are celebrated. We are committed to building a workplace that welcomes applicants of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians.   

Within our collaborative and team-oriented environment, you will have the opportunity to take on a leadership role, providing guidance and creating growth opportunities for our junior staff. Your direct involvement with our SMEs will also afford you valuable exposure to the strategic aspects and project planning processes.  

VAGO is dedicated to putting its people first and offers a working life that aligns your professional and personal values. 

• Work with Impact: Take on interesting and rewarding work that makes a difference to our employees and the community.   
• Flextime: Accrue time-in lieu to take at a mutually agreed time.  
• Home-Office: Enjoy a dedicated, ergonomic home office set-up on commencement.   
• Accessible and inspiring leaders: Learn and engage with diverse leaders from across VAGO 

We welcome applications from everyone and encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments you may require to our recruitment process or the role itself. If you are a candidate with a disability or access requirement, let us know how we can provide you with additional support. 

If you would like to learn more about this role or life at VAGO, we encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition team, via recruitment@audit.vic.gov.au.    

Next steps

Sound like you or someone you know? Don’t hesitate....‘Apply Now’.  

Applications close at 11:59pm on 1 December 2024