Java Developer (PR/ Aus citizen)

FinXL Professional Services Pty; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

FinXL Professional Services, a leading IT consultancy, seeks a Java Developer to join our Software Engineering Practice and support a Government client on a 12-month contract in Sydney Olympic Park. The role centers on core Java and Spring development, with exposure to Angular, Docker, Kubernetes, and modern web frameworks.

You will work within an agile team to build and modernize critical software applications that underpin public safety and biometric identification capabilities, contributing

Qualifications

• Strong commercial development background with Java and the Spring framework ecosystem.
• Solid hands-on experience with Angular and Node.js.
• Practical experience using Python for backend development and automation scripting.

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.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

Angular

Node.js

Python

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.