Job Description

Full Stack Developers | Java & Spring Boot Multiple opportunities | Initial 12-month contracts | 12-month extension option About the roles n

SRA is seeking multiple experienced Full Stack Developers to join a long-term application sustainment and modernisation program. Candidates can be based anywhere in Australia, with flexible remote working arrangements available.

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You will support business-critical applications across legacy and contemporary technology environments. The work includes enhancing and maintaining Java applications, resolving technical issues, improving security and maintainability, and supporting migration to Azure-based hosting. Some applications include Perl components, so exposure to Perl or a willingness to work with it would be beneficial.

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These roles suit hands-on developers who enjoy working across the full software development lifecycle and are comfortable working with both up-to-date and legacy technologies.

About SRA n

SRA has more than 30 years of experience delivering ICT consulting services to Commonwealth and State government agencies and enterprise organisations.

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Our Placement Services team focuses on long-term partnerships and successful delivery outcomes. We support our consultants throughout their engagements and work closely with clients to ensure a strong fit for everyone involved.

Key responsibilities n

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- Design, develop, enhance and support enterprise web applications across front-end, back-end and database layers
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- Analyse and modernise existing application code, configurations and integrations
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- Develop, maintain and remediate Java and Spring Boot applications
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- Work with legacy application components, including some Perl-based code
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- Support application migration and uplift activities in Azure environments
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- Build and maintain REST APIs, user interfaces, database integrations, scripts and deployment artefacts
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- Undertake unit, integration, regression and defect testing
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- Support system testing,



user acceptance testing and production releases
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- Troubleshoot application issues and undertake defect remediation
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- Prepare technical documentation, deployment notes and operational procedures
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- Support knowledge-transfer and operational-handover activities
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- Collaborate with technical, business and vendor stakeholders
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Essential requirements nn
- Australian citizenship
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- Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Baseline Security Clearance
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- Ability to provide a National Police Check completed within the previous three months, or obtain one before commencement
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- Strong enterprise application development experience using Java
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- Experience with Spring Boot and REST API development
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- Experience working across front-end, back-end, integration and database layers
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- Experience supporting and maintaining production applications
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- Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills
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- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
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Highly regarded nn
- Exposure to Perl or similar scripting languages
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- Experience with Apache Struts
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- Experience with SQL and database integration
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- Experience with Azure App Service, containers or other Azure-hosted application patterns
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- Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub and CI/CD pipelines
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- Experience modernising or migrating legacy applications
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- Knowledge of secure coding, testing and release-management practices
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- Experience working in Commonwealth Government or other large enterprise environments
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Engagement details nn
- Initial contract term of 12 months
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- One extension option of up to a further 12 months
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- Full-time engagement of up to 40 hours per week
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- Proposed commencement in early October 2026
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- Remote working arrangements available, with occasional office attendance required based on business and team needs
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If you are an experienced Full Stack Developer with strong Java and Spring Boot skills who is comfortable working across modern and legacy technologies, we would like to hear from you.

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📌 Full Stack Developer (Newcastle)
🏢 SRA Information Technology
📍 Newcastle