Principal Java Software Developer

Calleo; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site engagement

Hybrid work after onboarding

Multiple VIC/ACT/NSW/QLD/SA locations

Job summary

Calleo is seeking a Principal Java Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and delivery of large-scale Java platforms for a Federal Government client.

You will provide technical leadership to Agile teams, drive engineering excellence, and own delivery outcomes across the SDLC while promoting security and maintainability in a complex enterprise environment.

Qualifications

• Experience designing, building, testing, and supporting enterprise Java applications.
• Strong command of Java, Spring, REST APIs, and relational databases.
• Proven track record leading Agile teams and delivering complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and delivery of Java-based solutions in a large enterprise.
• Provide technical leadership to Agile teams and enforce engineering standards.
• Drive SDLC activities including testing, deployment, and production support.
• Review solutions with stakeholders and ensure delivery outcomes meet requirements.
• Promote quality, security, maintainability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

RESTful APIs

SQL/DB2

Modern web technologies

Tools

Git

CI/CD

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Containerisation

API integration

Job description

Overview

One of our Federal Government clients is seeking an experienced Principal Java Software Engineer to support new development and enhancement of various customer-facing platforms and services used by millions of Australians. This is a senior technical leadership opportunity suited to an accomplished full-stack Java Engineer who enjoys leading Agile teams, driving engineering excellence, and delivering complex enterprise solutions within a large and sophisticated technology environment.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of Java-based solutions within a large and complex enterprise environment.
• Provide technical leadership to Agile multidisciplinary teams, supporting developers and ensuring consistent engineering standards are followed.
• Drive software design, development, testing, deployment, and production support activities across the SDLC.
• Review technical solutions, provide expert advice, and work closely with stakeholders to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Take ownership of delivery outcomes while promoting quality, security, maintainability, and continuous improvement.

To be successful in this role, you should be able to demonstrate:

• Experience designing, building, testing, deploying, and supporting complex software solutions within large-scale environments.
• Strong commercial experience developing enterprise applications using Java, Spring Framework, RESTful APIs, SQL/DB2, and modern web technologies.
• Hands-on experience with modern DevOps and cloud-native technologies, including Git, CI/CD, OpenShift/Kubernetes, containerisation, and API integration.
• Proven experience leading Agile software development teams and mentoring developers while driving engineering best practices and code quality.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to provide technical leadership, influence delivery outcomes, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.

What's on Offer?

• 12-month initial contract
• Extension options available up to an additional 24 months
• Multiple office locationsin VIC, ACT, NSW, QLD, and SA

Working Arrangements:

For the first six weeks of this engagement, you’ll be expected to work on-site full time. Following this onboarding period, hybrid working arrangements can be negotiated with your manager. Typical hybrid arrangements will be 50/50 onsite vs remote working.

Due to the nature of this role, this opportunity is open to Australian Citizens only. Candidates must hold, or be able to obtain, a Baseline Security Clearance.

Calleo is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all people including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.