Senior Java Cloud Engineer — Hybrid (Sydney)

Ashdown People; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 148,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashdown People is seeking a Senior Java Developer for hybrid work in Sydney. You will work on major NSW Government programs, migrating applications to the cloud and delivering cloud-native backend services. The role emphasizes hands-on development, mentoring teammates, and aligning technical solutions with business needs.

The ideal candidate brings strong Java expertise (7+),Springboot, AWS, and microservice experience, with a focus on scalable, reliable systems and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Extensive Java development experience with modern frameworks.
• Cloud migration and cloud-native development.
• Experience with microservice architectures and patterns.
• Hands-on coding with Java 7+ and Springboot.
• Experience with AWS and containerization (Docker).
• Knowledge of SQL/Oracle/PLSQL.
• Familiarity with CI/CD and Git workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Java backend services at scale.
• Lead microservice implementation and cloud-native design.
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders to align tech with business goals.
• Coach juniors and promote agile/scrum practices.
• Ensure code quality and adherence to standards.

Skills

Java

Springboot

JBOSS

AWS

Microservices

Docker

Git

Spring Data/Hibernate

SQL/PLSQL

React (optional)

Tools

AWS

Docker

Git

Job description

Ashdown People is seeking a Senior Java Developer for hybrid work in Sydney. You will work on major NSW Government programs, migrating applications to the cloud and delivering cloud-native backend services. The role emphasizes hands-on development, mentoring teammates, and aligning technical solutions with business needs.

The ideal candidate brings strong Java expertise (7+),Springboot, AWS, and microservice experience, with a focus on scalable, reliable systems and collaboration across teams.