Senior Engineer // AI & Java

Talent; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent is seeking a hands-on Java Engineer to join an integration team, working across application development, automated testing and API testing. You will work on Java/Spring services, write tests, and validate API behavior while leveraging AI coding assistants where appropriate.

Ideal candidates have strong Java/Spring experience, a track record with APIs and integrations, plus automated testing skills and clear communication to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on Java and Spring development experience.
• Experience building and supporting APIs and system integrations.
• Practical automated testing experience, including writing and maintaining tests.
• API testing skills and the ability to explain your testing approach.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and clear communication.
• Experience using AI coding tools or agents on real projects.
• Examples of using AI to support development, refactoring, debugging or test creation.
• A clear approach to checking AI-generated work for accuracy and quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Java/Spring services and integrations.
• Write and maintain automated tests to support reliable delivery.
• Test APIs across functional, integration and error-handling scenarios.
• Investigate defects and resolve issues across connected systems.
• Work with engineers, testers and technical stakeholders to deliver changes.
• Use AI-assisted development tools where appropriate, reviewing and validating generated code and tests.

Skills

Java

Spring

API testing

Troubleshooting

AI coding tools

Tools

AI coding tools

Job description

We're looking for a hands-on Java Engineer to join an integration team, working across application development, automated testing and API testing.

You'll need a strong Java/Spring background and be comfortable writing, testing and troubleshooting code. Practical experience using AI coding assistants or agents is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain Java/Spring services and integrations.

Write and maintain automated tests to support reliable delivery.

Test APIs across functional, integration and error-handling scenarios.

Investigate defects and resolve issues across connected systems.

Work with engineers, testers and technical stakeholders to deliver changes.

Use AI-assisted development tools where appropriate, reviewing and validating generated code and tests.

Requirements

Strong hands-on Java and Spring development experience.

Experience building and supporting APIs and system integrations.

Practical automated testing experience, including writing and maintaining tests.

API testing skills and the ability to explain your testing approach.

Strong troubleshooting skills and clear communication.

Experience using AI coding tools or agents on real projects.

Examples of using AI to support development, refactoring, debugging or test creation.

A clear approach to checking AI-generated work for accuracy and quality.