java engineer

HR Partners; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is seeking an experienced Java Engineer to drive architectural evolution on a high-scale cloud platform for a premier Australian financial services group. You will lead design decisions, develop high-performance core services, and guide the migration to a decoupled architecture.

Core tech: Java 17+, Spring Boot 4.x, microservices, SOA. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, perform POCs, and enhance developer experience across engineering.

Qualifications

• Strong depth in Java 17+ and Spring Boot microservices.
• Experience designing performant, resilient cloud systems.
• Familiarity with modern AI coding assistants.
• Proactive engineering leadership with focus on code quality.
• Clear communication with product, QA, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead critical design decisions and develop high-performance core services.
• Steer the migration toward a modern decoupled architecture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex domain problems.
• Engage in proofs of concepts and elevate developer experience across the engineering group.

Skills

Java programming

Spring Boot

Cloud architecture

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Java 17+

Spring Boot

Microservices

SOA

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.