Principal Java/Bespoke Software Engineer (Developer) | Federal Government Contract | AMSA
We are seeking two experienced Principal Java/Bespoke Software Engineers to join a federal government client, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), supporting the development and maintenance of a life-critical maritime and aviation search & rescue application (NEXUS).
This is an opportunity to work within a highly skilled engineering team delivering enterprise-scale Java, AWS, and Oracle solutions that support critical operational capabilities.
Key Requirements:
✅ 8 years’ experience in enterprise Java development (Java EE, Spring/Spring Boot, JPA/Hibernate)
✅ Robust experience with REST/SOAP APIs, XML/JSON, OpenAPI, and integration solutions
✅ Hands-on AWS development experience (EC2, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, SQS, CloudFormation)
✅ Strong Oracle database skills including data modelling and PL/SQL
✅ Experience with DevOps practices and tools (Git, Maven, Jenkins, CI/CD, Linux/Unix)
✅ Ability to design and deliver complex software solutions at a senior/principal level
Contract Opportunity:
? Australian Government client – AMSA
? Principal Java/Bespoke Software Engineer (x2 positions)
? Work on mission-critical technology supporting national search and rescue operations
If you are an experienced Java engineer looking for a challenging role delivering high-impact government solutions, we would like to hear from you.