Senior Java Developer – Federal Govt, Canberra (NV1)

Aurec; Canberra; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurec in Canberra is seeking a Java Developer to join the Federal Government-facing Information Technology Services Division. You will design, develop, and test robust, scalable software aligned with mission requirements and modern best practices, contributing to high-impact national operations.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, legacy system optimisation, documentation, and mentoring developers, while engaging stakeholders to ensure governance and delivery across a dispersed agency network.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience building enterprise Java applications.
• Experience with upgrades and Commonwealth ICT frameworks.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and test scalable software solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues across teams.
• Revise and optimise legacy systems for efficiency.
• Produce high-quality technical and design documentation.
• Mentor junior developers and share knowledge.
• Engage stakeholders and ensure governance compliance.

Skills

Java

Java EE

Education

IT qualifications

Job description

Aurec in Canberra is seeking a Java Developer to join the Federal Government-facing Information Technology Services Division. You will design, develop, and test robust, scalable software aligned with mission requirements and modern best practices, contributing to high-impact national operations.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, legacy system optimisation, documentation, and mentoring developers, while engaging stakeholders to ensure governance and delivery across a dispersed agency network.