About the opportunity
A large public sector organisation in Brisbane is growing its digital engineering capability and needs a Principal Java Engineer to take technical ownership of the shared identity and microservice platforms behind its digital services. This is a hands-on principal role. You will extend and develop Keycloak or Red Hat SSO, build reactive Java microservices and RESTful APIs, and work with product leadership on where the platforms go next. The setting demands high availability and strong security assurance, so engineering discipline matters as much as technical depth.

The role
Shape the direction of product development, enhancements and support for shared identity and microservice platforms, alongside the Product Manager and Directors
Extend and develop identity capability in Keycloak or Red Hat SSO
Design and build Java/JEE reactive microservices and RESTful APIs
Keep the platforms available and reliable, including on call and after hours support as required
Make sure operations, processes and practices meet relevant legislative and government standards

What you'll bring
High level expertise extending or developing in Keycloak or Red Hat SSO, ideally with other (especially open source)



Identity Management platforms
Knowledge of identity federation and protocols: OpenID Connect, OAuth, SAML and Verifiable Credentials
High level expertise in Java/JEE, reactive microservices and RESTful APIs
Experience supporting platforms at high availability in high security assurance environments, including identity trust frameworks
Experience with UI libraries and design systems (HTML5, CSS frameworks, responsive design), and working in an agile and DevSecOps setting

Highly desirable: Spring Boot, Maven, Postgres, JUnit and Selenium/Playwright, Linux/Unix, plus AWS (or Azure/GCP), Kubernetes and GitHub Actions CI/CD.

Culture
Team-oriented team with a product-centric mindset
Constant iteration and improvement in how products and services are delivered
Agile and DevSecOps ways of working
Respectful, inclusive workplace that values diversity
Regular collaboration with product and director level stakeholders

Apply now or contact Nigel Baker at PRA for a confidential conversation. A criminal history check will be required on commencement.

📌 Principal Java Engineer Brisbane
🏢 Professional Recruitment Australia
📍 Brisbane