Job Description

About the Role
/n We are seeking an experienced Java Developer to join our growing technology team in Sydney. Working within a fast-paced financial services environment, you will design, develop, and support high-quality applications that underpin critical business functions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing solutions while contributing to the ongoing evolution of our technology platforms. /n This is an excellent opportunity for a developer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working with modern engineering practices, and contributing to systems that demand high levels of reliability, security, and performance.

Key Responsibilities
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- Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise-grade Java applications. /n
- Build scalable, secure, and resilient backend services and APIs. /n
- Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Architects, QA Engineers, and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality software. /n
- Participate in system design, technical planning, and architectural discussions. /n
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following engineering best practices. /n
- Troubleshoot production issues and implement effective solutions. /n
- Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes, tooling, and engineering standards. /n
- Ensure applications comply with security, regulatory, and compliance requirements relevant to financial services. /n
- Support CI/CD pipelines and cloud-based deployment practices. /n /n Required Skills & Experience /n /n
- 5+ years of commercial software development experience. /n
- Strong experience developing applications in Java (Java 11 or above). /n




- Exposure to Kotlin development. /n
- Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices. /n
- Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles and software engineering best practices. /n
- Experience with Spring Boot and the wider Spring ecosystem. /n
- Knowledge of relational databases such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, or SQL Server. /n
- Experience using Git and contemporary CI/CD pipelines. /n
- Familiarity with automated testing frameworks including JUnit and Mockito. /n
- Understanding of secure coding practices and application performance optimisation. /n
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills. /n /n Desirable Experience /n /n
- Experience working within banking, financial services, insurance, wealth management, or fintech environments. /n
- Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. /n
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes. /n
- Knowledge of event-driven architecture and messaging technologies such as Kafka or RabbitMQ. /n
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform. /n
- Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies including Scrum or Kanban. /n
- Exposure to monitoring and observability tools such as Splunk, Grafana, Prometheus, or Dynatrace. /n /n What You'll Bring /n /n
- A collaborative approach and strong stakeholder engagement skills. /n
- A passion for delivering quality software and continuously improving engineering practices. /n
- The ability to balance technical excellence with business outcomes. /n
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering reliable, secure solutions. /n
- A proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. /n /n ...

📌 Senior Java Developer (Sydney)
🏢 Hydrogen Group
📍 Sydney