Developer

• Hybrid work environment.
• Max term contract until Dec-2026.
• Play an important part shaping the future of our iconic Australian institution.
• Software development role using Java technologies.

The Reserve Bank of Australia is hiring for a Senior Developer (Java) on a Fixed Term Contract arrangement. This role is within Information Technology, in a team supporting the Policy & Markets system of the RBA. In this position, you will report to Team Lead, IT Policy Systems and work with fellow developers, testers and business users in an Agile environment.

About the role

• Be a developer within IT Policy Systems, supporting the Policy and Market systems.
• Build and work on in-house Policy systems.
• Work in a team with other Java developers in an Agile environment.

About you

• Proficiency in Java SE, including object-oriented programming, data structures.
• Experience with Java Enterprise Edition for building large-scale applications.
• Expertise in Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security.
• Hibernate/JPA: Knowledge of ORM tools for database management.
• Web Services: Proficiency in RESTful and SOAP web services.
• Frontend Technologies: Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and
• frameworks like Angular or React.
• SQL: Experience with relational databases (e.g.,MSSQL 2019 , SSMS, etc)  
• Database Design: Skills in designing and optimizing database schemas.
• Version Control: Proficiency with Git and GitHub.
• Build Tools: Experience with Maven or Gradle for project management and build automation.
• Agile Methodologies: Familiarity with Agile and Scrum practices.
• Test-Driven Development (TDD): Writing unit tests using JUnit
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Good to have experience in building or deploying the code via Azure pipelines
• Microservices Architecture: Designing and implementing microservices.
• Design Patterns: Knowledge of common design patterns and best practices.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Cloud Platforms: Good to have experience with Azure Cloud Platform.
• IDE Proficiency: Advanced skills in using IntelliJ IDEA for efficient software development i.e. for coding, debugging, and testing.
• Security: Understanding of application security principles and practices.

Be More

Working for an organisation that truly makes a difference to the people of Australia, we can offer development and career opportunities in a collaborative environment that supports your growth, wellbeing and promotes flexibility. Your individual growth and success drives the RBA forward as an organisation. Be more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.

Why RBA?

The RBA makes an important contribution to the Australian economy through the pursuit of national economic policy objectives and associated activities in financial markets and banking. We also issue Australia's banknotes and operate infrastructure critical to the payments system, all of which contribute to the welfare of the Australian people. Made up of specialists across a wide range of fields, our people, values, and culture play a critical role in achieving our objectives. Striving to be Open & Dynamic, we consider and incorporate different perspectives, work across teams and are transparent with each other, whilst delivering quality together effectively and focusing on outcomes by prioritising, testing, learning, and refining as we go. Our people conduct themselves with a high degree of integrity, while striving for excellence in the work they perform and the outcomes they achieve. We encourage intelligent inquiry and we treat one another with respect while promoting the public interest through our efforts. We know it is the growth and success of our people that drives the RBA forward. Come and make a bigger contribution while you build and develop your own skills too, because being more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.

The Reserve Bank of Australia is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse background, those living with a disability and from the LGBTQ+ community. We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates.

Application Close :

April 08, 2025

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