Senior Developer (Java / Spring Boot)

Experis ManpowerGroup Sp. z o.o.; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Locations: ACT or NSW

40 hours per week

Job summary

Experis ManpowerGroup Sp. z o.o. is seeking a Senior Developer with Java and Spring Boot to join a Federal Government project delivering critical digital services.

The role combines hands-on development with technical leadership in an Agile, collaborative team. The position is a 12-month initial contract with hybrid working, based in ACT or NSW, 40 hours per week, and offers extensions up to 24 months. You will design, develop, test and support scalable enterprise applications while driving

Qualifications

• Extensive experience developing, implementing and supporting high-performance, scalable Spring Boot or J2EE applications on Linux.
• Strong commercial experience with Java, Spring Boot 3 / Spring 6, REST and SOAP Web Services.
• Experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and jQuery; Thymeleaf and Bootstrap; Maven.
• Knowledge of SOA, GitHub or equivalent source control; IntelliJ IDEA.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain high-performance, scalable enterprise applications.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to software engineering teams.
• Develop robust and secure solutions aligned to business and strategic objectives.
• Contribute to Agile delivery practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support application deployment, maintenance and ongoing enhancements.
• Drive quality outcomes through automated testing and best practice engineering standards.
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to deliver user-focused services.
• Assist with technology adoption, innovation and continuous improvement activities.
• Contribute to solution architecture and technical decision-making.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

J2EE

REST

SOAP Web Services

SOA

HTML/CSS/JS/jQuery

Thymeleaf/Bootstrap

Maven

IDE: IntelliJ

GitHub/Source control

Tools

Maven

IntelliJ IDEA

GitHub

Job description

Senior Developer (Java / Spring Boot)

Federal Government Contract | 12 Month Initial Term | Hybrid Working

We are seeking an experienced Senior Developer to join a high-performing Federal Government team delivering critical digital services and technology solutions. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior professional with strong Java development expertise who can provide technical leadership while contributing to the design, development and support of scalable enterprise applications.

This role is suited to someone who thrives in an Agile environment, enjoys solving complex technical challenges and is passionate about delivering user-centric outcomes.

What's on Offer

• Initial 12 month contract
• Up to 2 x 12 month extension options
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Locations: ACT or NSW
• 40 hours per week
• Opportunity to work on impactful government digital initiatives
• Collaborative and supportive delivery environment

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain high-performance, scalable enterprise applications.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to software engineering teams.
• Develop robust and secure solutions aligned to business and strategic objectives.
• Contribute to Agile delivery practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support application deployment, maintenance and ongoing enhancements.
• Drive quality outcomes through automated testing and best practice engineering standards.
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to deliver user-focused services.
• Assist with technology adoption, innovation and continuous improvement activities.
• Contribute to solution architecture and technical decision-making.

About You

You are a highly capable Senior Developer with a strong track record of delivering enterprise software solutions. You can balance strategic thinking with hands-on development and are comfortable working in evolving environments.

You will demonstrate:

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to lead through influence and collaboration.
• Sound judgement, initiative and problem-solving capabilities.
• A user-centred approach to designing and delivering solutions.
• Adaptability and resilience when managing change and ambiguity.
• A continuous learning mindset and passion for emerging technologies.

Essential Technical Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience developing, implementing and supporting high-performance, scalable Spring Boot or J2EE applications on Linux platforms.
• Strong commercial experience with:
  • Java
  • Spring Boot 3 / Spring 6
  • REST and SOAP Web Services
  • Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
  • HTML, CSS, JavaScript and jQuery
  • Thymeleaf and Bootstrap
  • Maven
  • IntelliJ IDEA or similar IDE
  • GitHub or equivalent source control tools
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and practices.
• Strong knowledge of unit testing using JUnit, TestNG or similar tools.
• Experience working within Agile and Lean delivery environments.

Security Requirements

• Australian Citizens only.
• Must hold a Baseline Security Clearance.

Apply Now

If you are a Senior Java Developer looking to contribute to meaningful government programs while working within a collaborative and innovative team environment, we would love to hear from you.

Submit your application today with your CV highlighting your relevant experience across Java, Spring Boot and enterprise application development.

Linda Jona
Consultant

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