Software Engineer / API Java Developer

Australian Digital Health Agency; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 125,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian Digital Health Agency is seeking a Software Engineer (API Java Developer) EL1 to design, develop and support secure, scalable API and system integration solutions for national digital health systems. You will lead API development, integration and DevOps practices while collaborating with stakeholders to deliver cloud-enabled services.

Responsibilities include building RESTful APIs, ensuring data security, interoperability, and implementing CI/CD pipelines and containerisation.

Qualifications

• Mandatory: Java, REST API, HL7 FHIR, Healthcare application experience, end-to-end testing (REST, performance, unit), OAuth, containerisation, CI/CD pipelines, privacy, audit and logging, DevOps/GitOps processes.
• Desirable: Spring/Springboot/Quarkus, database, test automation tools, Kubernetes, integration skills (data mapping), terminology servers.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and support secure, scalable RESTful APIs and integration services using modern Java technologies.
• Deliver interoperable solutions that support secure data exchange through industry standards and integration best practices.
• Implement API security controls, including authentication, authorisation, auditing and privacy safeguards.
• Apply modern DevOps practices, including automated testing, CI/CD pipelines and containerisation, to ensure reliable software delivery.

Skills

Java

REST API

HL7 FHIR

OAuth

CI/CD

Containerisation

Security

DevOps

GIT/GitOps

Tools

Kubernetes

Spring Boot

Quarkus

Karate

Selenium

Job description

The Australian Digital Health Agency is transforming how Australians experience healthcare by enabling people and providers to access the information they need, securely, quickly and in one place. Through national digital services such as My Health Record, Electronic Prescriptions and the 1800Medicare App, we are building a connected health system that gives Australians greater control over their health.

The Software Engineer (API Java Developer) EL1 is responsible for designing, developing and supporting secure, scalable API and system integration solutions that enable the exchange of information across national digital health systems. The role provides technical leadership in API development, integration, interoperability, security and DevOps practices while working collaboratively with stakeholders to deliver reliable, cloud-enabled digital services.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and support secure, scalable RESTful APIs and integration services using modern Java technologies.
• Deliver interoperable solutions that support secure data exchange through industry standards and integration best practices.
• Implement API security controls, including authentication, authorisation, auditing and privacy safeguards.
• Apply modern DevOps practices, including automated testing, CI/CD pipelines and containerisation, to ensure reliable software delivery.

Key Criteria

• Demonstrated experience designing, developing and supporting enterprise-grade REST APIs and integration solutions using Java.
• Strong knowledge of API security principles, including OAuth, authentication, authorisation and secure software development practices.
• Experience developing interoperable solutions and applying integration, data validation and information exchange standards.
• Proven capability working in cloud and DevOps environments, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and containerised deployments, supported by strong problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Mandatory Skills and experience: Java, REST API, HL7 FHIR Experience, Healthcare Application experience, End to end testing (REST, Performance, Unit), OAuth, Containerisation, CI/CD pipelines, Privacy, audit, and logging, DevOps/GitOps processes
• Desirable skills and experience: Spring/ Springboot / Quarkus, Database, Test automation (Karate, Gherkin, Cucumber, Selenium), Kubernetes, Integration skills (data mapping), Terminology servers

Australian citizenship is mandatory. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a national police clearance and the required security clearance, with the ability to attain a higher-level clearance if needed.

We offer a competitive 15.4% superannuation contribution, salary packaging options, and a Christmas closedown with no leave deduction. Our wellbeing program and EAP support a healthy work-life balance, while flexible work arrangements opportunities, including work from home, give you choice in how, when and where you work. You will enjoy modern collaborative workspaces. We also provide a wide range of leave options including parental, cultural, compassionate, emergency response and defence leave.

Salary: $124,583 - $142,089 plus 15.4% superannuation, depending on skills and experience.