Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack)

TLH Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 152,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly pay cycle

Wellbeing program

Dedicated consultants

Team recognition

Job summary

MCJ Appointments is recruiting a Senior Software Engineer for a hands-on full-stack contract with Service NSW. You’ll work on digital services used across NSW, spanning Java/Kotlin back ends with Spring Boot APIs and React front ends, on-site in Sydney.

The role requires 8+ years of experience, strong Java/Kotlin and ReactJS skills, API design, and familiarity with monitoring tools. The contract runs ASAP through 16 July 2027 at $950/day plus super.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience, hands-on full-stack delivery.
• Strong Java or Kotlin experience with Spring Boot and ReactJS development.
• Experience designing APIs and working with JSON payloads and schemas.
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Splunk or New Relic.
• Knowledge of containers and container platforms; MySQL exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain full-stack features using Java/Kotlin, Spring Boot, and React.
• Design, develop and test APIs with JSON payloads and schemas.
• Take features through build, testing, release and production support.
• Use monitoring tools to diagnose issues and improve service reliability.
• Collaborate with product, platform and release teams to deliver secure software.

Skills

Java / Kotlin

ReactJS

APIs / JSON

Full-stack

Hands-on

Tools

Spring Boot

MySQL

Docker/Kubernetes

Monitoring tools

Job description

MCJ Appointments is recruiting a Senior Software Engineer for a hands‑on full‑stack contract with Service NSW. You’ll build and improve digital services used by people and businesses across NSW, working across Java or Kotlin back ends, Spring Boot APIs and React front ends.

• Location — McKell Building, Sydney CBD
• Contract — ASAP start through 16 July 2027
• Rate — $950 per day plus super
• Hours — 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week

What you’ll do

• Build and maintain full‑stack features using Java or Kotlin, Spring Boot and React.
• Design, develop and test APIs, including working with JSON payloads and schemas.
• Take features through build, testing, release and ongoing production support.
• Use monitoring and observability tools to diagnose issues and improve service reliability.
• Work with product, platform and release teams to deliver secure, maintainable software.

What you’ll bring

• 8+ years of software development experience, including hands‑on full‑stack delivery.
• Strong Java or Kotlin experience with Spring Boot, plus ReactJS development experience.
• Experience developing APIs and working with JSON files and schemas.
• Experience with Splunk, New Relic or equivalent monitoring and observability tools.
• An understanding of MySQL and working knowledge of containers and container platforms.

Experience with Apigee is highly regarded.

At MCJ Appointments, we value our team members highly. In addition to the benefits of your new employer, we offer you:

• A fortnightly pay cycle giving you access to your wages sooner rather than later
• A free Workplace Wellbeing Program which will provide you and your family with access to professional support services
• Dedicated consultants to give you all‑around support
• Be recognised as part of the team, and not just a number

At MCJ Appointments we strive to create a place where everyone belongs, is valued, and has equal opportunity. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community, and people living with a disability.

Additional information

• Service NSW
• 8 month contarct with possible extension
• $950 per day + Super