Software Developer

Telstra Corporation; Australia; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance pay

Learning programs

Global presence

Purchased annual leave

Telstra day off

Product discounts

Toolkit provided

Job summary

Telstra is seeking a Software Developer to design, build and deliver innovative software products. You will contribute to software engineering, APIs and data-driven solutions, and collaborate across teams to turn epics into features.

You will apply broad knowledge of the software development lifecycle, improve deployment pipelines, and drive high-quality code across platforms while aligning with Telstra’s strategic tech priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience with Java development and modern frameworks.
• Ability to design, build and deliver software solutions across platforms.
• Strong collaboration and communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain software across platforms.
• Write clean code with tests and perform reviews.
• Translate requirements into user stories and delivery plans.
• Contribute to roadmap planning with accurate estimations.
• Improve automated build, test and deployment processes.
• Provide technical leadership and research new technologies.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Angular

Docker

Kubernetes

APIs

Big Data (Spark/Kafka)

Databases (MySQL/Cassandra/HBase/Couch

Tools

Jira

Bitbucket/GitLab

SonarQube

Coverity

Bamboo

Job description

Employment Type Permanent Closing Date 24 Aug 2026 11:59pm

Job Title Software Developer

Job Summary

As a Software Engineer, you thrive on working with your team to design, build and deliver innovative software products and solutions that delight our customers. You apply broad knowledge in software application layer solutions and the software development lifecycle, to experiment, solve problems and own solutions that transform epics into new product features and capabilities. Your continuous learning and improvement mindset and collaboration skills are critical to success in this role, as you continue to deepen your knowledge and expertise in the Software Engineering Domain.

Job Description

Who We Are

We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. Our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. We're all about providing the best experience and delivering the best tech on the best network. This includes making Telstra the place you want to work. For you, that means a having career that grows with you and working with a team powered by human connection that prioritises wellbeing and choice.

What We Offer

• Performance-related pay
• Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up
• Global presence across 22 countries; opportunities to work where we do business.
• Purchased annual leave scheme
• Additional Telstra day off
• Additional 30% off Telstra products and services
• Toolkit provided (laptop + mobile phone + plan paid for)

What You’ll Do

Product & Technology - Software Engineering & IT develops and maintains Telstra's software and IT systems, working on some really cutting-edge technologies. Sitting in a one of Telstra’s most business-critical teams, as Software Developer, you will work on projects and initiatives that effect and ensure relationships with our critical partners are managed and serviced accordingly. You will be analytic and evolve the most feasible solution based on the requirements of various projects and programs. You will assist with the development of software solution in order to provide legally compliant solution to meet Telstra’s legal and regulatory obligation, as well as building successful solution that provides business benefit.

About You

• As a Software Engineer, you thrive on working with your team to design, build and deliver innovative software products and solutions that delight our customers. You apply broad knowledge in software application layer solutions and the software development lifecycle, to experiment, solve problems and own solutions that transform epics into new product features and capabilities. Your continuous learning and improvement mindset and collaboration skills are critical to success in this role, as you continue to deepen your knowledge and expertise in the Software Engineering Domain.
• Your key responsibilities and major tasks include, but are not limited to: Design, develop and maintain high-quality software solutions across multiple platforms.
• Write clean, efficient code with strong test coverage, while conducting code reviews and ongoing system maintenance.
• Translate business and customer requirements into user stories, technical solutions and delivery plans.
• Contribute to roadmap planning through accurate estimation, prioritisation and project delivery management.
• Build and enhance automated build, test and deployment processes to improve development efficiency.
• Provide technical leadership by researching new technologies, defining best practices, producing documentation, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes.
• Essential: Be an Australian Citizen. Candidates with PR or other Visa types will not be considered.
• We are looking for a developer who has good experience across Java development including Java Springboot and Angular.
• Demonstrated technology capability and a passion for learning and discovering new technologies.
• Able to communicate effectively with stakeholders for reporting and business engagement.
• Able to pivot and prioritise work and projects based on demand while delivering to a schedule.
• Ability to work under pressure to deliver to near-term deadlines.
• Ability to work in a matrix organisation, taking direction from both line and project management.
• Self-starter, able to get up to speed quickly and work independently while also being a team player to achieve the teams collective goals and project deadlines.
• Highly Desirable Previous experience working with container technologies such as Docker and associated orchestration engines like Kubernetes would be desirable.
• Experience working with API gateways is desirable.
• Previous experience working with Big Data technologies such as Spark (Scala), Kafka and other applications would be desirable.
• Good working knowledge with relational and non-relational database backends such as MySQL, Cassandra/HBase, Coucbase etc.
• Good knowledge of working with DevOps tools such as – Bamboo, Jira, BitBucket/GitLab, SonarQube, Coverity etc.

We're amongst the top 2% of companies globally in the CDP Global Climate Change Index 2023, being awarded an 'A' rating. If you want to work for a company that cares about sustainability, we want to hear from you. As part of your application with Telstra, you may receive communications from us on [phone] (for job applications in Australia) and [phone] (for job applications in the Philippines and India). When you join our team, you become part of a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone is respected, valued and celebrated. We actively seek individuals from various backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and disabilities because we know that diversity not only strengthens our team but also enriches our work. We have zero tolerance for harassment of any kind, and we prioritise creating a workplace culture where everyone is safe and can thrive. As part of the hiring process, all identified candidates will undergo a background check, and the results will play a role in the final decision regarding your application. We work flexibly at Telstra. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you. When you apply, you can share your pronouns and / or any reasonable adjustments needed to take part equitably during the recruitment process. We are aware of current limitations with our website accessibility and are working towards improving this. Should you experience any issues accessing information or the application form, and require this in an alternate format, please contact our Talent Acquisition team on [e-mail] or via the additional contact options found at www.telstra.com.au/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/disability-employment We’re an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. From our earliest days in the Postmaster General’s Office to the Australian icon we are today, the heart of Telstra has never changed. We’ve always been committed to being a great place to work as we make the world a better place too. Working at Telstra, we all have a why. Whether it’s endless career opportunities, an amazing work-life balance or being able to make a difference, we all know why we’re motivated to be our best here. Our people find purpose and pride in being part of Telstra, because we support the things that matter most. We are committed to making it easy for everyone to apply. If you require accessibility support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please send an email to Disability and Accessibility inbox. [e-mail]. In a business as big and diverse as ours, there’s a huge breadth of career paths available. Uncover opportunities, broaden your experience, and discover the many areas of our organization there is to explore. > Explore our teams https://www.telstra.com.au/careers/our-teams