Senior Software Engineer (Java Microservices)

Employment TypePermanent

Closing Date19 May 2025 11:59pm

Job TitleSenior Software Engineer (Java Microservices)

Job Summary

As a Software Engineer, you thrive on working with your team to design, build and deliver innovative software products and solutions that delight our customers. You apply broad knowledge in software application layer solutions and the software development lifecycle, to experiment, solve problems and own solutions that transform epics into new product features and capabilities. Your continuous learning and improvement mindset and collaboration skills are critical to success in this role, as you continue to deepen your knowledge and expertise in the Software Engineering Domain.Job Description

Who We Are

We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. Our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. We're all about providing the best experience and delivering the best tech on the best network.

This includes making Telstra the place you want to work. For you, that means a having career that grows with you and working with a team powered by human connection that prioritizes wellbeing and choice.

Focus of the Role

In this position the Java Microservices Developer will be an autonomous individual that is able to solve complex Java and microservices queries while identifying areas of code improvement.

What We Offer

• Flex appeal; work when and from where suits you best

• Performance-related pay

• Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up

• 16 weeks paid parental leave, for primary and secondary carers

• Purchased annual leave scheme

• Laptop, mobile phone + plan; you’ll never see a phone bill

• Extra day off per year, for you to use as you like

• 30% off Telstra Products and Services

What You’ll Do

Product & Technology - Software Engineering & IT develops and maintains Telstra's software and IT systems, working on some really cutting-edge technologies.

As a backend Java developer, you will work within a specific problem space critical to Telstra’s current needs where you will design, develop, and deploy backend services with a focus on scalability, high availability, and low latency. This will include Reviewing and integrating all application requirements, including functional, security, integration, performance, quality, and operations requirements. Using your expertise, you will apply engineering best practices such as Agile, CI/CD, and DevOps as part of a high performing motivated team. While collaborating to grow in a dynamic and autonomous environment while working in small, agile, and cross functional teams. It is integral that you are able to pivot to work on new features and developments, to providing production support in the production and pre-production environments assisted by all team members. This responsibility is equally shared by all members of the team.

Essential Skills

• Must have strong Java programming background (preferably Java 8+)

• Preferred Frameworks – Spring Boot

• Unit Testing, Integration testing and Automated testing.

• Experience with Continuous Integration/Deployment

• Microservices development – HTTP, REST API design and implementation

• Comfortable to operate in an agile, dynamic environment.

• Database - SQL (MySQL, Postgresql) - NoSQL (Couchbase, MongoDB)

• Strong debugging and analysis skills

Desirable

• Domain knowledge of Telecom.

• Understanding & exposure on AWS cloud Services such as EC2, ECR, ECS, VPC, IAM, Route 53, RDS, DynamoDB CloudWatch etc.

• Secure coding practices

• Application monitoring and logging

• Jira, Bamboo, Bitbucket/Git, Linux shell

• Docker, Apigee, AWS – Lambda

We're amongst the top 2% of companies globally in the CDP Global Climate Change Index 2023, being awarded an 'A' rating. If you want to work for a company that cares about sustainability, we want to hear from you.

As part of your application with Telstra, you may receive communications from us on +61 440 135 548 (for job applications in Australia) and +1 (623) 400-7726 (for job applications in the Philippines and India).

When you join our team, you become part of a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone is respected, valued and celebrated. We actively seek individuals from various backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and abilities because we know that diversity not only strengthens our team but also enriches our work. We have zero tolerance for harassment of any kind, and we prioritize creating a workplace culture where everyone is safe and can thrive. 

As part of the hiring process, all identified candidates will undergo a background check, and the results will play a role in the final decision regarding your application.

We work flexibly at Telstra. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you. When you apply, you can share your pronouns and / or any reasonable adjustments needed to take part equitably during the recruitment process.