Lead Full Stack Java Developer
Summary
Leads design, development and delivery of Java-based full stack solutions for a federal government department (welfare/health services) on a 12+24 month contract. Day to day: leading an Agile team, mentoring junior developers, and building secure customer-centric apps using Java/Spring, Angular, REST/SOAP, DB2 and OpenShift/Kubernetes.
Salary: $140 - $160 per hour (inc. super)
- 12 + 24 month contract
- 1st Jan 2027 start date
- Baseline Security Clearance - Offices in either QLD, ACT, VIC, NSW or SA
- Lead the design, development and delivery of Java based solutions
Our client, a Federal Government department based in Brisbane CBD, QLD, that delivers a range of welfare, health, child and other supports, requires the services of a Lead Full Stack Java Developer for a 12 + 24 month contract.
Duties of the Lead Full Stack Java Developer:
- Lead an Agile MDT.
- Support and guide junior/mid-level development staff applying coding standards.
- Lead the design, development and delivery of Java based solutions within technical environments and systems.
- Design, build, test, support technical outcomes across Governmental SDLC.
- Building high performing customer centric and secure applications.
Skills and Experience - Lead Full Stack Java Developer:
- Java, JEE, JSP, JSF, JavaScript, Angular, CSS, JQuery, JAVA Spring framework, JPA & JDBC, SQL, SOAP, DB2, RESTful Services, CI/CD, Bamboo, ALM, SVN, GitLab.
- RESTful web services & API-C (API Connect), Db2 & MQ.
- Knowledge of code versioning tools, particularly Git.
- OpenShift/Kubernetes, networking & storage infrastructure.
- Knowledge & experience building and maintaining Linux containers.
How to Apply
For a copy of the full job description, including the application instructions, please get in touch with Andy at Recruitment Hive by clicking the Quick Apply button. Alternatively, you can reach Andy on (02) 6299 1006 to discuss further.
Please note that applications close at 11am on the 2nd of November 2026. Recruitment Hive welcome late applications to be considered for future opportunities.
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The Recruitment Hive is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience and are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. We encourage people with disability, indigenous, veterans and people of all backgrounds and abilities to express their interest in this role.
Job ID: AE 680224 | LH-08249