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Principal Java Software Developer in Australia

Calleo

  • RemoteWork from anywhere
  • HybridMix of office and remote
  • On-siteWork from the office
  • Full-timeStandard weekly hours
  • ContractFixed-term or freelance

Australia

Overview
One of our Federal Government clients is seeking an experienced Principal Java Software Engineer to support new development and enhancement of various customer-facing platforms and services used by millions of Australians.
This is a senior technical leadership opportunity suited to an accomplished full-stack Java Engineer who enjoys leading Agile teams, driving engineering excellence, and delivering complex enterprise solutions within a large and sophisticated technology environment.



 
In this role, you will:

  • Lead the design, development, and delivery of Java-based solutions within a large and complex enterprise environment.
  • Provide technical leadership to Agile multidisciplinary teams, supporting developers and ensuring consistent engineering standards are followed.
  • Drive software design, development, testing, deployment, and production support activities across the SDLC.
  • Review technical solutions, provide expert advice, and work closely with stakeholders to deliver successful project outcomes.
  • Take ownership of delivery outcomes while promoting quality, security, maintainability, and continuous improvement.

To be successful in this role, you should be able to demonstrate:

  • Experience designing, building, testing, deploying, and supporting complex software solutions within large-scale environments.
  • Strong commercial experience developing enterprise applications using Java, Spring Framework, RESTful APIs, SQL/DB2, and modern web technologies.
  • Hands-on experience with modern DevOps and cloud-native technologies, including Git, CI/CD, OpenShift/Kubernetes, containerisation, and API integration.
  • Proven experience leading Agile software development teams and mentoring developers while driving engineering best practices and code quality.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to provide technical leadership, influence delivery outcomes, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.

What's on Offer?

  • 12-month initial contract
  • Extension options available up to an additional 24 months
  • Multiple office locations in VIC, ACT, NSW, QLD, and SA


Working Arrangements:
For the first six weeks of this engagement, you’ll be expected to work on-site full time. Following this onboarding period, hybrid working arrangements can be negotiated with your manager. Typical hybrid arrangements will be 50/50 onsite vs remote working.



 
Due to the nature of this role, this opportunity is open to Australian Citizens only. Candidates must hold, or be able to obtain, a Baseline Security Clearance.
If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please apply directly through the links provided.



 
Calleo is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all people including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.



 

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