Senior Software Engineer - Java DevOps

Employment Type

Permanent

Closing Date

13 Feb 2026 11:59pm

Job Title

Senior Software Engineer - Java DevOps

Job Summary

As a Senior Software Engineer, you thrive on understanding and translating customer needs into new products and capability. You apply deep technical expertise and experience in software application layer solutions, to develop and deliver scalable design blueprints across the end-to-end software development life cycle. Your continuous learning and improvement mindset, collaboration and influencing skills are critical to success in this role.

Job Description

Who We Are

Telstra’s an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. Our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. We’re Australia’s leading Telco + tech company, spanning over a century with a footprint in over 20+ countries.

Focus of the Role

As a Senior 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 software engineering knowledge in software application layer solutions and the software development lifecycle, to solve problems. Your continuous learning and improving mindset are critical to success in this role, as you continue to deepen your knowledge and expertise in the Software Engineering Domain. 

About the role: 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain high-quality software applications using Java 11,17 & 21, Utilize frameworks like Spring Boot,
• Design and implement microservices-based architectures for distributed systems supporting retail operations.
• Develop and manage RESTful APIs, messaging systems and event-driven architectures.
• Work with docker to containerize services.
• Work with AWS cloud services, including ECS (Fargate), Lambda, and load balancers, to deploy and manage applications.
• Work with observability tools (Splunk and New Relic) to monitor and ensure the health and performance of cloud environments and applications.
• Build and maintain systems that support order orchestration, logistics, inventory management, and demand forecasting.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Gitlab, Jenkins, and Bamboo
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Apply expertise in Authentication & Authorization protocols (e.g., JWT, OAuth), including certificate handling and usage to ensure robust application security.
• Utilize databases such as Postgres, MySQL, and DynamoDB to store and retrieve data efficiently.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Stay updated with new technologies and be eager to learn and incorporate them into projects.
• Identify and implement improvements to enhance the performance, scalability, and usability of the applications.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and provide innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Skill set Requirements:

• Programming languages: Java 8+, Java 11 &21 (Expert) / JavaScript
• Strong hands-on experience in development and testing using microservice/lightweight containers & frameworks such as Spring Boot
• Understanding of CRM Product Model /Order Decomposition/ Order Orchestrator
• Understanding of design patterns and ability to show expertise in applying design patterns. 
• Involved in the design and implementation of secure, scalable, fault-tolerant systems in the cloud.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL DBs  
• Expert in containerization using Docker.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms, specifically AWS, and familiarity with serverless technology, services like ECS (Fargate), Lambda, and load balancers.
• Proficiency in CI/CD practices using GitLab or Bamboo.
• Expertise in Authentication and authorization protocols like JWT, and OAuth including certificate handling.
• Experience working with databases such as Postgres, MySQL, and DynamoDB.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 11+ years of hands-on development experience with microservices architecture using cloud services.
• Education: Master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
• Certifications: Relevant industry certifications (Azure, AWS )

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.
• Up to 26 weeks maternity leave provided to the birth mother with benefits for all child births
• Up to 16 weeks paid paternity leave provided to the non-birthing partners
• Employees are entitled to 21 paid annual leaves per calendar year
• Eligible employees are entitled to 12 days of paid sick / casual leave per calendar year
• Relocation support options across India, from junior to senior positions within the company
• Receive insurance benefits such as medical, accidental and life insurances

If you are looking to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!

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 +61 440 135 548 (for job applications in Australia) and +1 (623) 400-7726 (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 abilities 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.