Software Engineer (Java & Goland) - NV1

Showtime Consulting; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Showtime Consulting is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to design, develop, and deliver scalable software solutions across enterprise platforms. You will focus on Java development, APIs, and microservices in secure, high-performance environments.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, translate business requirements into technical solutions, and contribute to architecture, quality, and operational excellence throughout the SDLC and CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• Extensive Java enterprise development experience required.
• Experience designing and developing REST APIs and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver scalable software solutions.
• Build and maintain robust, well-tested codebases.
• Develop and deploy APIs and microservices.

Skills

Java

REST APIs

Microservices

Spring Boot

SDLC

DevOps

Docker/Kubernetes

CI/CD

Cloud

Security

Tools

Git

Jira

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Develop secure, high-performance software and microservices for mission-critical environments using Java, cloud, and DevOps technologies.

07th October, 2026

Company Description

Showtime Consulting is a leading provider of Shielded Cloud and Digital Solutions across Australia and New Zealand. We specialise in delivering secure, enterprise-scale technology solutions across cloud, infrastructure, cybersecurity, business applications, and digital transformation programs.

We partner with government and enterprise organisations to build high-performing technology teams that deliver scalable, efficient, and future-ready business solutions.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to design, develop, and deliver scalable software solutions across a range of enterprise and mission-critical platforms.

This ideal for a hands-on engineer with strong Java development expertise, experience building APIs and microservices, and a passion for creating secure, high-performing applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to architectural decisions, and play a key role throughout the full software development lifecycle.

You will work closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions while ensuring quality, performance, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust, scalable, and secure software solutions across multiple platforms.
• Build and maintain high-quality, well-tested, and maintainable codebases.
• Develop and deploy APIs and microservices using modern development frameworks.
• Participate in software architecture, technical design, and solution planning activities.
• Review code, provide technical guidance, and contribute to engineering best practices.
• Break down business and product requirements into user stories and technical deliverables.
• Automate software build, testing, and deployment processes.
• Support CI/CD pipeline development and continuous delivery initiatives.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve application and platform issues.
• Collaborate with customers, stakeholders, and technical teams to design practical solutions.
• Produce technical documentation, design artefacts, and operational support documentation.
• Research emerging technologies and contribute to innovation initiatives.
• Support system performance tuning, optimisation, and platform reliability improvements.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Identify, manage, and elevate risks that may impact project delivery.

What You'll Need

• Strong commercial experience developing enterprise applications using Java.
• Experience designing and developing REST APIs and microservices using frameworks such as Spring Boot.
• Experience working within the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices.
• Experience with containerisation technologies including Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.
• Experience working with messaging technologies such as Kafka and ActiveMQ.
• Strong understanding of relational and non-relational databases including:
  • MySQL
  • MongoDB
  • ClickHouse
• Experience with version control and source code management tools such as Git, BitBucket, or GitLab.
• Experience working with DevOps tooling including:
  • Bamboo
  • Jira
  • SonarQube
  • Veracode
• Experience developing secure, high-performance, and scalable applications.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced delivery environment.

Preferred Skills

• Commercial experience developing applications in Golang.
• Experience working with high-performance network protocols and data processing systems.
• Experience with API gateway technologies such as WSO2 or NGINX.
• Experience working within complex government, defence, or secure enterprise environments.
• Exposure to cloud-native architectures and containerised application delivery.
• Experience contributing to technical roadmaps, strategic initiatives, and innovation programs.

Security Clearance Requirements

Candidates must be Australian Citizens and hold a current NV1 or NV2 Australian Government Security Clearance to be considered.