- Job Title: Java Backend Developer

- Location: Sydney, NSW

- Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid – 2-3 days per week in office)

- Position : Daily Rate

- Duration: 6 months rolling contract ( Long Term assignment)

- Experience: 5 years commercial Java development

- Positions Available: Multiple

Role overview :

We are seeking a highly skilled Java Engineer to join our team in support of a major financial client. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in building scalable, secure, and high-performance applications using Java, Spring and Spring Boot frameworks. Familiarity with Event-Driven Architecture (EDA) and Agile development methodologiesis essential.

You will be working on mission-critical systems that support financial operations, contributing to both greenfield development and modernization of legacy systems.

Key Responsibilities:

- Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications using Java, Spring, and Spring Boot.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features.
- Implement and advocate for Event-Driven Architecture and microservices-based solutions.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to iterative software delivery.
- Write clean, scalable, and testable code following best practices and coding standards.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.




- Work closely with DevOps and QA teams to streamline CI/CD and testing pipelines.

Required Skills & Experience:

- 5 years of hands-on experience with Java (preferably Java 11 or newer).
- Strong experience with Spring Framework (including Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, etc.).
- Minimum 5 years of commercial Spring Framework experience is required.
- Solid understanding and practical experience with Event-Driven Architecture and messaging platforms (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
- Familiarity with RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
- Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.
- Knowledge of relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
- Exposure to DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience in the financial services industry or other regulated environments.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Understanding of security best practices and compliance standards in financial systems.

Why Join Us?

- Opportunity to work with a global leader in financial services.
- Cutting-edge projects with up-to-date tech stacks.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities for growth and professional development.

📌 Java Backend Developer - Sydney
🏢 Think Intellect Consulting
📍 Sydney