Software Engineer

Talenza; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 128,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Talenza is partnering with a leading healthcare organisation in Sydney to hire a Senior Software Engineer on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role focuses on delivering cloud-native solutions on AWS, with AI-assisted development, in a hybrid environment.

You will design, build, and deploy scalable software while collaborating with security, operations and infrastructure teams, with opportunities to convert to full-time permanent for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Java, Python, React or similar modern tech.
• Experience building cloud-native apps on AWS.
• Familiar with AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor).
• Strong knowledge of APIs, microservices, event-driven systems.
• Experience with CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code.
• Knowledge of Docker / Kubernetes / ECS / EKS.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy scalable software solutions.
• Contribute to architecture, technical leadership, and platform evolution.
• Collaborate with developers, infrastructure, security and operations teams.
• Contribute to engineering standards and best practices across the organisation.

Skills

Java

Python

React

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Job description

(12 Month Fixed Term contract with the view to convert to full-time permanent - $150K +super)

Talenza is proud to be partnering with a leading healthcare organisation undergoing significant digital and technology transformation. As part of this journey, they're looking to appoint a Senior Software Engineer to help deliver modern, cloud-native solutions that support critical business and operational systems.

This is an opportunity to join a high-performing engineering team working across AWS, AI-assisted development, cloud-native architecture, and enterprise-scale applications, with a strong focus on innovation, scalability, and continuous improvement.

Company Overview

Location: Sydney,
Working Arrangement: Hybrid (2 days)
Industry: Healthcare & Technology
Environment: Enterprise-scale, cloud-first transformation

Role Purpose

This is a hands-on engineering role where you'll design, build, and deploy scalable software solutions while contributing to architecture, technical leadership, and platform evolution.

You'll work closely with developers, infrastructure, security, and operations teams to deliver secure, resilient, and high-performing applications, while helping shape engineering standards and best practices across the organisation.

The business is investing heavily in AWS, AI-enabled development, automation, and modern software engineering practices, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working at the forefront of technology.

Technical Environment / Desired Experience

• Strong experience with Java, Python, React, or similar modern technologies
• Experience building cloud-native applications on AWS
• Exposure to AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or Cursor
• Strong understanding of software architecture, APIs, microservices, and event-driven systems
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, ECS/EKS, or similar container platforms
• Passion for clean code, mentoring, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence