Senior Java Developer (Angular) - Brisbane

About the role

A frontline Federal Government client serving millions of Australians is seeking a Senior Java Developer to oversee software development projects, write optimised code and lead a team of software engineers. The role is based in Brisbane, Queensland, with a hybrid arrangement after an initial period of onsite work, and requires an Australian citizen who can obtain a baseline security clearance.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse, design, develop, prototype, test and maintain software; support development teams and provide go-live support and maintenance
• Define software and technical designs for complex custom solutions, conversions and migrations
• Perform technical requirement analysis, cost analysis and workload monitoring to support project evaluation and delivery
• Escalate issues, propose innovative solutions and ensure compliance with endorsed software development methodologies
• Provide technical support to senior staff, develop documentation and reports, and share knowledge of ICT policies and processes
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely project implementation

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in information technology, software engineering or computer science, or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated experience designing, developing, testing and supporting Java/J2EE/Angular applications and integration services in complex enterprise environments, including secure coding, API development and relational database integration
• 2+ years of frontend development focused on Angular, with proficiency in TypeScript and JavaScript
• Agile delivery team experience and knowledge of the enterprise software development lifecycle, quality assurance and release management
• Ability to work with Australian Government systems, security requirements and accessibility standards

Required skills

• Java (Spring framework) and Node.js (TypeScript) RESTful microservices
• Document and relational databases such as MongoDB, DB2 and PostgreSQL
• Infrastructure-as-code and containerised deployment patterns such as Kubernetes
• RESTful APIs, unit testing frameworks such as Jest, and Git

The contract starts around 1 January 2027, is initially 12 months and can be extended up to 24 months. Candidates must submit a one-page pitch covering all criteria.