Senior Software Engineer - Cloud Platform & Reliability (Java/AWS)

Long Resources Ltd; Sydney; Vor Ort; AUD 150.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Long Resources Ltd in Australia is seeking Senior Software Engineers to join a cloud platform team focused on reliability, automation, and lifecycle management of large-scale cloud services. You will design and maintain Java-based backend services, build automation, and improve observability and incident response.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting distributed systems, scalable backend development, and close collaboration with platform teams to enhance reliability and performance in production

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of Software Engineering experience.
• Strong commercial experience with Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience building and supporting REST APIs and microservices.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services, including Step Functions, SQS, SNS, DynamoDB.
• Experience supporting production systems and resolving critical incidents.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Experience working within cloud-native and distributed system environments.
• Gradle
• OpenAPI
• Contract Testing (Pact)
• Platform Engineering or Site Reliability Engineering experience
• Automation and scripting expertise.

Aufgaben

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based backend services.
• Investigate and resolve complex production incidents across distributed cloud environments.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Develop automation and tooling to improve operational efficiency.
• Enhance monitoring, observability, alerting, and reporting capabilities.
• Support provisioning, lifecycle management, and recovery of cloud environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve platform reliability and scalability.
• Contribute to architecture, design discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Automation scripting

Platform engineering

SRE practices

Tools

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Gradle

OpenAPI

Pact

AWS

Step Functions

SQS

SNS

DynamoDB

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Software Engineer - Cloud Platform & Reliability (Java/AWS)

6-Month Contract | 2 Positions Available | Sydney or Melbourne Preferred

A leading Australian-headquartered software company that develops collaboration, project management, and productivity tools used by millions of customers worldwide. Known for its strong engineering culture, cloud-first products, and innovative approach to teamwork, the organisation supports businesses of all sizes, from startups to global enterprises. With a focus on technology, automation, and customer-centric innovation, it continues to be recognised as one of Australia's most successful and influential technology companies.

We're seeking experienced Senior Software Engineers to join a high-performing cloud platform team responsible for the reliability, automation, and lifecycle management of large-scale cloud services.

This is an opportunity to work on critical platform systems that provision, manage, monitor, and recover cloud environments at scale. You'll be solving complex technical problems, improving operational resilience, and building automation that directly impacts platform performance and customer experience.

If you enjoy troubleshooting distributed systems, developing scalable backend services, and driving operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing cloud-based platform services while supporting critical production workloads. You'll work closely with engineers, platform teams, and stakeholders to identify issues, implement solutions, and improve system reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based backend services.
• Investigate and resolve complex production incidents across distributed cloud environments.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Develop automation and tooling to improve operational efficiency.
• Enhance monitoring, observability, alerting, and reporting capabilities.
• Support provisioning, lifecycle management, and recovery of cloud environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve platform reliability and scalability.
• Contribute to architecture, design discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Experience

• 5+ years of Software Engineering experience.
• Strong commercial experience with Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience building and supporting REST APIs and microservices.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services, including:
• Step Functions
• SQS
• SNS
• DynamoDB
• Experience supporting production systems and resolving critical incidents.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Experience working within cloud-native and distributed system environments.
• Gradle
• OpenAPI
• Contract Testing (Pact)
• Platform Engineering or Site Reliability Engineering experience
• Automation and scripting expertise

What We're Looking For

• Strong ownership and accountability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Passion for building reliable and scalable software.
• Ability to work independently and drive outcomes.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on automation and efficiency.