Senior Java Developer

Salary: $140,000 – $160,000 per year

We are hiring!

Senior software engineers in Sydney with extensive experience in designing, building, and scaling high-performance backend systems in a cloud-native environment.

This role is ideal for individuals with strong expertise in microservices architecture, distributed systems, and event driven design, along with a passion for innovation, including emerging technologies such as AI integration. Package includes visa and relocation.

Key Responsibilities

Backend Development & Architecture

• Design and develop scalable, resilient microservices using modern frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot)

• Build and maintain event-driven systems leveraging streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka, ksqlDB)

• Develop and support high-throughput, real-time processing services

• Ensure high availability, performance, and reliability of backend systems

Cloud & Platform Engineering

• Deploy and manage applications on Kubernetes (EKS) and AWS cloud environments

• Work with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes

• Handle deployments, scaling, and monitoring of distributed systems

System Integration & Data Engineering

• Design and optimize database schemas and integrations (PostgreSQL, Redis)

• Build data pipelines and event ingestion services

• Integrate messaging systems such as Kafka and cloud-based event services

DevOps, Monitoring & Security

• Implement observability and logging solutions (e.g., Splunk)

• Manage secure application configurations using tools like HashiCorp Vault

• Perform incident response and root cause analysis for production issues

Innovation & AI Integration

• Contribute to initiatives involving AI-powered applications, such as chatbot solutions

• Explore new technologies to enhance automation, system intelligence, and business value

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

• 6+ years of experience in software engineering or backend development

• Strong proficiency in:

• Java (Spring Boot)

• Microservices and distributed systems

• Event-driven architecture

• Hands-on experience with:

• AWS and Kubernetes (EKS)

• Kafka or similar streaming platforms

• PostgreSQL or other relational databases

• Experience with containerization (Docker) and cloud-native development

Preferred

• Experience in financial services or high-availability systems

• Familiarity with distributed workflow tools (e.g., Netflix Conductor, Apache Flink)

• Exposure to AI/ML integration or chatbot development

• Knowledge of database migration tools (Liquibase)

• Experience working in Agile environments

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking

• Ability to design scalable and maintainable systems

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Leadership mindset with mentoring and team guidance capabilities

• Proactive ownership and accountability in delivering solutions

• Financial Services Experience Required