Lead Software Developer Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

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Full Stack Developer

This is a Contract/Temp job

Extensive REACT & GOLANG Experience
Immediate Start
Hybrid Working (2 days in office)

Extensive REACT & GOLANG Experience
Immediate Start
Hybrid Working (2 days in office)

A fantastic contract opportunity for a Full-Stack Developer or Senior Systems Engineer with extensive experience in React & Golang. Immediate start.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

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This is a featured job

Engineering Lead

at iterate

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Lead a small team while staying hands-on across Node, TypeScript, React & AWS
Deliver scalable, cloud-native products in a sustainability-focused environment
12-month day rate contract | Hybrid

Lead a small team while staying hands-on across Node, TypeScript, React & AWS
Deliver scalable, cloud-native products in a sustainability-focused environment
12-month day rate contract | Hybrid

Hands-on Engineering Lead | Node, React, TypeScript, AWS | 12m contract in sustainability space | Lead + build modern cloud products

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

Featured•Expiring

Listed one day ago

Technical Lead

at VALAI

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA(Hybrid)

Lead an AI-first engineering team building Australia’s property-level climate data infrastructure.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Delivery Lead multiple positions

at FinXL IT Professional Services

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

FinXL IT is seeking multiple Delivery Leads to join our team at a leading wealth management organisation. Initial 12 months contract + view to extend.

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

1d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Lead Software Engineer

at Talenza

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$1100 - $1300 p.d.

You will be joining as a Senior Software Engineer for an exciting AI Initiative in the Digital arm of the business for a long term day rate contract.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

16d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Senior Software Developer

at Tardis Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Software Development

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

26d ago•Expiring

Listed nine days ago

Delivery Lead – Digital Transformation

at Lime Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

No contractor fees / two pay runs per week

Lead the iteration and delivery management activities for an enterprise digital portals program.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

9d ago

Listed six days ago

Technical Lead

at Hydrogen Group Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

Up to $1050 p.d.

Python, NodeJS, REST, GraphQL
Messaging & event-driven architecture
Contribute to solution design / architecture

Python, NodeJS, REST, GraphQL
Messaging & event-driven architecture
Contribute to solution design / architecture

Technical Lead

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

6d ago

Listed nine days ago

Senior Software Engineer

at Karlka Recruiting Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$900 - $1,000 per day excluding super

Opportunity for extensions
growth within a state government role
close to public transport

Opportunity for extensions
growth within a state government role
close to public transport

6-month contract Sydney Location | State Government Agency | Full time position

Recruited byShynata Heinricy

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

9d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Software Developer

at ARRPWERE CONSULTING PTY LTD

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT

12 Months Contract + 12 Months Extension
NV1 Security Clearance - Canberra
Federal Government

12 Months Contract + 12 Months Extension
NV1 Security Clearance - Canberra
Federal Government

The framework developer roles are required to maintain, upgrade and enhance the Departments Framework.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

1d ago

Listed eight days ago

Senior Software Engineer

at TABCORP

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

Join our tech team of 600+, using emerging technologies to create change
Initial 4 month contract role with potential extension
Based in either our Melbourne or Sydney office

Join our tech team of 600+, using emerging technologies to create change
Initial 4 month contract role with potential extension
Based in either our Melbourne or Sydney office

Design and support core wagering services that keep TAB fast, trusted and always on in this 4 month contract role.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

8d ago

Listed one day ago

Full Stack Developer

at Alzaro

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Extensive REACT & GOLANG Experience
Immediate Start
Hybrid Working (2 days in office)

Extensive REACT & GOLANG Experience
Immediate Start
Hybrid Working (2 days in office)

A fantastic contract opportunity for a Full-Stack Developer or Senior Systems Engineer with extensive experience in React & Golang. Immediate start.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

1d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Senior Lead Developer

at Emanate Technology Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Capital Hill, Canberra ACT

AUD 150 - 165 per hour

Lead Developer supporting federal government legacy migration. Hands-on C#, architecture and DevOps leadership.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

16d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Software Developers

at Resolve Recruit

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT(Hybrid)

12 + 12 + 12-month contract based nation-wide
Baseline security clearance required
Contribute to software that underpins critical services for Australians

12 + 12 + 12-month contract based nation-wide
Baseline security clearance required
Contribute to software that underpins critical services for Australians

Exclusive access to coworking spaces, membership to our corporate benefits program and transparent agency fees.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

1d ago

Listed seven days ago

Lead AI Engineer

at Reserve Bank of Australia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Fixed‑term contract, in a highly visible Innovation Lab role, until 31 Aug 2027
Location: Chifley Square, Sydney
Lead hands‑on AI engineering and shape how AI is safely scaled across the RBA

Fixed‑term contract, in a highly visible Innovation Lab role, until 31 Aug 2027
Location: Chifley Square, Sydney
Lead hands‑on AI engineering and shape how AI is safely scaled across the RBA

Join our Innovation Hubs team to lead end‑to‑end AI solutions, building enterprise grade LLM applications in Python and cloud platforms.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

7d ago

Listed five days ago

Senior Software Engineer (Developer)

at GRIT Talent Consulting

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Build and maintain enterprise apps using .NET, Vue3, and SQL in Agile teams
Deliver scalable, high-quality solutions supporting government services
Contract role with extensions | Canberra | Hybrid Work Setup

Build and maintain enterprise apps using .NET, Vue3, and SQL in Agile teams
Deliver scalable, high-quality solutions supporting government services
Contract role with extensions | Canberra | Hybrid Work Setup

Software Engineers (.NET & Full Stack) needed for Canberra hybrid govt project. Build scalable apps in Agile teams. Baseline clearance required.

Recruited byTerence Tan

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

5d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Senior Software Engineer - Modern JS framework, OOP, Version Control, IAC

at HiTech Personnel

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Contribute to a high-profile Federal Government program!
Long term contract with hybrid working arrangements (Open to ACT, NSW, VIC, QLD)
Lucrative hourly rates $$$

Contribute to a high-profile Federal Government program!
Long term contract with hybrid working arrangements (Open to ACT, NSW, VIC, QLD)
Lucrative hourly rates $$$

FED GOVT seeks a Tech Lead / Senior Software Engineer with experience across CIAM platforms, hands on development using modern JavaScript frameworks.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

20d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago