Senior Azure Full Stack Java Developer
Summary
The Network is seeking a Senior Full Stack Java Developer to build and maintain mission-critical, large-scale data platforms for the Australian Federal Government. The role focuses on backend Java/Spring Boot microservices, Kafka, and Elasticsearch within an Azure environment.
The Network are seeking an experienced Senior Full Stack Java Developer to join a major Federal Government program delivering mission-critical applications and large-scale data platforms supporting national law enforcement and intelligence capabilities.
This is a hands-on senior engineering role with a strong backend focus, requiring someone who can take ownership of complex solutions from design through to production support.
Critical Requirements
- 7+ years' enterprise Java development experience
- Strong Java, Spring Framework and Spring Boot
- Recent hands-on backend development - not purely architecture or leadership
- Microservices, REST APIs and distributed systems
- Apache Kafka, Apache NiFi and Elasticsearch
- Large-scale data integration, processing and high-volume platforms
- SQL databases - Oracle, PostgreSQL or similar
- Jenkins, Git, Maven, CI/CD and automated testing
- Strong technical leadership and end-to-end solution ownership
- NV1 security clearance
The core environment includes Java/Spring Boot microservices, Kafka, NiFi, Elasticsearch/ELK, GraphQL/REST APIs, React/TypeScript and relational databases within Microsoft Azure.
Highly Desirable
- React / TypeScript / JavaScript
- Azure
- Docker / Kubernetes
- Terraform / Ansible
- Linux
- DevSecOps and secure coding
- Performance tuning and production troubleshooting
- Experience supporting mission-critical enterprise systems