Lead Java Developer

Position: Senior Java Software Engineer

Location: Melbourne, Australia

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Employment Type: Contract – 12 Months (Extension Possible)

Experience Required: 8+ Years

Working Hours: 5 Days / 40 Hours per Week

Daily Rate: AUD 650 per day inc of Super

Interview Mode: MS Teams

Start Date: As soon as possible

Mandatory Requirements

• Australian Citizenship is mandatory.
• Active Australian Government Security Clearance – NV1 or NV2 is mandatory.
• 8+ years of relevant software engineering experience.

Technical Skills Required

• Advanced proficiency in Java.
• Strong experience developing and deploying APIs and Microservices using Spring Boot.
• Proficiency in Golang is highly advantageous.
• Experience decoding and processing high-performance network protocols.
• Familiarity with API gateways such as WSO2 or NGINX.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with DevOps tools such as Bamboo, Jira, Bitbucket/GitLab, SonarQube, and Veracode.
• Good knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases such as MySQL, MongoDB, and ClickHouse.
• Experience with messaging systems such as Kafka and ActiveMQ.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable Java-based applications and microservices.
• Build and maintain high-performance APIs using Spring Boot.
• Work with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Integrate messaging platforms, databases, and API gateways.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Ensure code quality, security, and performance using DevOps and code analysis tools.

Additional Information

• This is a hybrid role based in Melbourne.
• Contract extension is possible based on project requirements and performance.
• Candidates must hold Australian Citizenship and an active NV1/NV2 clearance.