Java Microservices Engineer - Real-Time, Hybrid Melbourne

Skillfield; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Skillfield is seeking a Java developer to join one of our account teams, working with a large telecommunications client. You’ll build high-performance Java microservices that process real-time network data at scale.

You’ll work across the full software lifecycle, from shaping requirements with customers to shipping well-tested code into production. You’ll be part of a small, close‑knit engineering team that shares knowledge, reviews each other’s work and takes on challenging problems together.

Qualifications

• Strong Java experience, APIs and microservices with Spring Boot.
• Experience processing high-performance network protocols.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Working knowledge of messaging databases such as MySQL, MongoDB, ClickHouse.
• Experience with CI/CD and code quality tools like Bamboo, Bitbucket/GitLab, SonarQube or Veracode.
• Experience with Golang and API gateways such as WSO2 or NGINX.
• Australian citizenship and an NV1 clearance or higher, maintained throughout.

Responsibilities

• Design and build reliable Java services across multiple platforms.
• Autonomously decide designs and review peers to keep code healthy.
• Translate product requirements into user stories and tasks.
• Automate build, test and deployment pipelines.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and share improvement ideas.
• Collaborate with customers to design real-world solutions.
• Write technical documentation and share knowledge across teams.
• Spot and address delivery risks early.

Skills

Java development

Spring Boot

API design

Microservices

High-performance networking

Golang

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

ActiveMQ

MySQL

MongoDB

ClickHouse

Bamboo

Bitbucket

GitLab

SonarQube

Veracode

Job description

Skillfield is seeking a Java developer to join one of our account teams, working with a large telecommunications client. You’ll build high-performance Java microservices that process real-time network data at scale.

You’ll work across the full software lifecycle, from shaping requirements with customers to shipping well-tested code into production. You’ll be part of a small, close‑knit engineering team that shares knowledge, reviews each other’s work and takes on challenging problems together.