Java Engineer

Randstad; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Australia is seeking an experienced Java Engineer to join a premier financial services group in Sydney, leading architectural evolution on a high-scale cloud platform. You will design and implement high-performance core services, drive migration to a decoupled architecture, and collaborate with product, QA, and business stakeholders to elevate developer experience and delivery.

Bring strong Java 17+ and Spring Boot expertise, cloud-native microservices, security and compliance mindset,

Qualifications

• Strong Java 17+ and Spring Boot expertise.
• Experience designing performant, resilient cloud systems.
• Experience with modern AI coding assistants is a plus.
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement high-performance core services.
• Lead critical architectural decisions and migration to decoupled architecture.
• Collaborate with product, QA, and business teams to solve complex problems.
• Elevate developer experience across engineering groups.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

Cloud

DevEx

POCs

Security

Regulatory compliance

AI tools

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Agentic AI tools

Job description

Are you an experienced Java Engineer looking to be part of architectural evolution on a high scale cloud platform? Join a premier Australian financial services group as they transform their proprietary property and strata operations ecosystem.

The Role

In this hands-on engineering role, you will lead critical design decisions, develop high performance core services, and steer the migration toward a modern decoupled architecture. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to solve complex domain problems, engage in proof of concepts, and elevate developer experience across the engineering group.

The Tech Stack & Environment

Core: Java 17+, Spring Boot 4.x, Microservices, Service-Oriented Architecture

Practices: Modern DevEx, rigorous POCs, security, regulatory compliance, tech obsolescence management

What You’ll Bring

Strong technical depth in Java 17+ and Spring Boot microservices frameworks

Proven background designing performant, resilient, decoupled cloud systems

Hands-on experience or active engagement with modern Agentic AI coding assistants

Proactive engineering leadership with a focus on code quality and developer enablement

Clear communication skills for working alongside product management, QA, and business stakeholders

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.