Application Developers (JAVA)

Looking for Java Developer – Newstead QLD

About the Role:

• As an Application Developer – Java, you will be responsible for designing, developing, enhancing, and supporting custom enterprise applications used across QLD State Govt.
• You will undertake systems analysis, participate in development activities, resolve technical issues, and ensure all work aligns with QLD State Govt's standards, practices, and change management procedures.
• This role is based in Newstead and offers the ability to work remotely up to two days per week.
• Delivering high‑quality solutions that meet business and technical requirements.
• Performing analysis, design, development, and enhancement of Java-based systems.
• Conducting unit and integration testing, documentation, and deployment.
• Adhering to QLD State Govt. change and release management processes.
• Providing application support, maintenance, and technical advice.
• Collaborating effectively with team members and stakeholders to ensure successful knowledge transfer and project outcomes.
• Ensuring health, safety, and wellbeing responsibilities are met within the team.

Your New Company:

• The QLD State Govt is responsible for leading, promoting and enabling improvements in work health and safety, electrical safety, workers’ compensation regulatory services, and industrial relations across the state.
• Within QLD State Govt., the ICTS Technology business unit provides core technical services, supporting a range of in-house applications built using Oracle and Enterprise Java.
• You will join the Core Systems team, a collaborative technical group focused on delivering secure, high-quality digital solutions for the organisation.

What you will need to succeed:

• Enterprise Java (Java 17 or 21)
• JSF, PrimeFaces, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery
• Spring 5.x, Spring Security
• Hibernate/JPA, Maven
• Unit testing (JUnit, Mockito, PowerMock)
• Git/Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence
• Selenium for web testing
• Oracle SQL/PLSQL
• TomEE or Tomcat application servers
• IntelliJ/Eclipse
• Deployment to Unix/Windows environments
• Experience with continuous integration and quality-focused development practices
• Ability to design secure online services and web applications
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proven capability in designing, coding, testing, and documenting large/complex programs

What you will get in return:

• A contract engagement from 1 April 2026 to 31 December 2026
• Brisbane-based role at Newstead
• Hybrid work flexibility – up to two days per week remote (subject to approval)
• Opportunity to work on impactful government digital systems
• A supportive, collaborative team culture
• Payroll tax–exempt engagement

What you need to do now:

• If you're interested in this role, click 'APPLY NOW' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call now (Himanshu Gupta - 61 (07) 3243 3 / *****@Hays.com.au If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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