Java Developer (PR/ Aus citizen)

FinXL; City of Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

FinXL is seeking a Java Developer to join our Software Engineering Practice for a 12-month contract in Sydney Olympic Park. You will work on core Java and Spring development, contribute across Angular and Node.js frontend work, and build Python scripts to support platform functionality.

Role involves containerization with Docker/Kubernetes and API testing with Postman, in a hybrid setup with three days in the Sydney office. Experience in biometrics-focused public-sector projects is desirable.

Qualifications

• Strong Java development background with Spring framework.
• Front-end/back-end experience with Angular and Node.js.
• Python scripting for automation and backend tasks.
• Hands-on containerization with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience using Postman for API testing.
• Excellent communication to articulate technical ideas clearly.
• Ability to collaborate in a fast-paced agile team.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain features using Java and Spring.
• Develop end-to-end features with Angular/Node.js in multidisciplinary teams.
• Create Python scripts to support platform functionality.
• Support containerization and deployment with Docker/Kubernetes and Postman.
• Assist in modernizing legacy solutions into biometric platforms.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and QA to ensure reliability.

Skills

Java

Spring framework

Angular

Node.js

Python

Docker

Kubernetes

Postman

Verbal & written communication

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Postman

Job description

Java Developer with a leading Government client (consulting through FinXL)

Join our Software Engineering Practice, and support key long-term programs of work!

FinXL Professional Services is a leading IT consultancy that partners with clients to bridge the gap between business needs and technology capabilities. Since 2003, we've been delivering high-value ICT services across government, finance, telecommunications, and enterprise sectors.

FinXL is seeking a Java Developer to join our Software Engineering Practice and be deployed with a leading Government client on a 12 months contract in Sydney Olympic Park.

This position combines core Java and Spring development with exposure to modern containerization and web frameworks on an essential biometrics initiative. You will serve as an active contributor within an agile team environment, developing and modernizing critical software applications that support public safety and biometric identification capabilities. Support key long-term programs of work! Java, Spring, Angular, and Docker.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain robust application features using Java and Spring framework.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary software teams to implement end-to-end features using Angular and Node.js.
• Develop scripts and microservices utilizing Python to support core platform functionality.
• Support containerization efforts and application deployment using Docker, Kubernetes, and Postman.
• Assist in system modernization efforts to transition legacy solutions into integrated biometric platforms.
• Participate in code reviews, technical testing, and quality assurance to ensure high system reliability.

Key Skills & Experience

• Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required to successfully gain a police baseline clearance.
• Strong commercial development background with Java and the Spring framework ecosystem.
• Solid hands-on experience working with full-stack tools like Angular and Node.js.
• Practical experience using Python for backend development and automation scripting.
• Working knowledge of containerization technologies, including Docker, Kubernetes, and Postman.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate technical ideas clearly.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a fast-paced team environment.

Engagement Details

• 12 months contract with a Government client.
• Hybrid working model with 3 days/ week in the office in Sydney Olympic Park.