Job: - Senior Java Software Engineer - (Base Line Clearance Preferred Prior)

Duration: - 12 Months (Possible Extension 2 × 12 Months)

Location: - Canberra (Hybrid)

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Java Software Engineer with Solid experience in .NET, Java, AWS, Oracle PL/SQL, ArcGIS) providing NEXUS users the capability to perform their operational business functions.

Required Skills

- At least 8 years Java experience , enterprise design patterns, JPA, Hibernate ORM , JEE an advantage, reactive programming an advantage.
- Demonstrated experience in Java Web service development, SOAP and REST APIs, OpenAPI/XSD Schemas, XML/JSON, Spring/SpringBoot.
- Strong experience in Unix/Linux, Bash .
- Experience in Maven lifecycle management, Continuous Integration, Unit and System Integration testing.
- Experience in Major database , including data modelling, stored procedures. Oracle preferred .
- Experience in AWS development (EC2, Lambdas, API Gateway, S3/SQS, Cloud Formation).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

- Develop enterprise-grade software using Java and Oracle technologies
- Develop / maintain web-based UI using ReactJS, CSS and HTML
- Design data models,



translate to physical data models and implement using Oracle Database
- Implement CRUD operations on the database using Java Object-Relational Mapping frameworks
- Produce and maintain detailed design artefacts & technical specifications
- Create and work with RESTful OpenAPI specifications, SOAP WSDLs, XML Schemas
- Develop and maintain DevOps workflows using Jenkins, Git and Maven & Ant
- Perform and build Nexus software releases following established processes
- Providing advice and support for Applications Director & CIO
- Provision of on-call services as part of a team roster (calls are rare one per year)

Visa Status and Security Clearance

- Candidates must be able to obtain Baseline

Contract Details

- Experience level:
- Principal - EL2 equivalent

- Estimated Start Date: - Tuesday, 01 September 2026
- Working arrangements: - Initially in Canberra, ACT (Hybrid) - Successful candidate will be expected to be in the office full time for a few weeks up front to learn about Nexus. Ability to attend office but regular WFH available.
- Contract length up to 12 months with up to a maximum of 24 months potential extensions.

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