Senior Software Engineer - Java, IAM, Security

We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. Our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. We're all about providing the best experience and delivering the best tech on the best network.

This includes making Telstra the place you want to work. For you, that means a having career that grows with you and working with a team powered by human connection that prioritises wellbeing and choice.

Senior Java/Microservices Developer role is to design technical architecture solutions and include integration and authentication across systems; manage the development lifecycle to ensure the delivery of highly secure solutions that are optimized for performance and built to scale; articulate design considerations, trade-offs, benefits, and recommendations for a technical architecture.

• →Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java/Spring Boot microservices and React-based Single Page Applications (SPAs).
• →Architect secure, resilient, and cloud-native solutions that integrate across multiple systems and business domains.
• →Design and implement authentication, authorization, identity federation, and multi-factor authentication solutions.
• →Build reusable UI components, shared libraries, and platform capabilities to accelerate development.
• →Translate business requirements, UX designs, and wireframes into high-quality, maintainable, and accessible code.
• →Integrate front-end applications with backend services, APIs, SDKs, and third-party platforms.
• →Implement advanced authentication capabilities, including biometric and facial recognition integrations where required.
• →Optimize applications for performance, scalability, reliability, and cross-browser compatibility.
• →Contribute to software quality through automated testing, code reviews, and adherence to engineering standards.
• →Support CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices to enable efficient and reliable software delivery.
• →Troubleshoot production issues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• →Lead technical discussions, design reviews, and engineering decision-making.
• →Mentor and guide engineers, fostering knowledge sharing and engineering excellence.
• →Collaborate effectively with product managers, designers, architects, and geographically distributed teams.
• →Leverage AI-assisted development tools and modern engineering practices to improve productivity, quality, and delivery outcomes.
• →Identify opportunities to apply AI and GenAI technologies to enhance customer experiences, engineering workflows, and operational efficiency.

• 8+ years of software engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java (Java 8/17) and Spring Boot.
• Deep understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Strong knowledge of software design principles, design patterns, and clean architecture.
• Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases.

• Strong experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions.
• Expertise in OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), SAML, JWT, Federated Identity, and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
• Experience with Ping Identity or equivalent identity platforms.
• Knowledge of authentication standards, authorization frameworks, and secure coding practices.
• Understanding of FAPI 2.0 and modern identity security patterns.

• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services, including Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB, RDS, S3, SQS, SNS, and Kinesis.
• Experience designing and implementing secure, scalable, fault-tolerant cloud solutions.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD practices and tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, Bamboo, or similar.
• Proficiency in Linux-based environments.

• Experience with API management platforms such as Apigee, NGINX, Kong, or similar.
• Experience in customer identity, authentication, and digital security domains.
• Experience with biometric and facial recognition technologies and related SDKs.
• Exposure to production support, incident management, and change management practices.
• Experience leading engineering squads or acting as a Technical Lead / Engineering Lead.
• Knowledge of observability, monitoring, and site reliability engineering (SRE) practices.
• Experience evaluating or integrating AI-powered services and GenAI capabilities into customer-facing applications.

• Experience building responsive, accessible web applications.
• experience developing modern web applications using React, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS.
• Strong understanding of WCAG accessibility standards and best practices.
• Experience integrating third-party SDKs and APIs.
• Strong ability to optimize applications for performance, scalability, and maintainability.

• Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Amazon Q, Cursor, or equivalent.
• Understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs), prompt engineering, and AI-assisted software development practices.
• Experience leveraging AI tools for coding, testing, documentation, troubleshooting, and productivity improvements.
• Understanding of responsible AI practices, data privacy, security, and governance considerations.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Strong ownership mindset and accountability for delivery outcomes.
• Experience working effectively within cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.
• Proven ability to provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to engineering teams.

As part of your application with Telstra, you may receive communications from us on +61 440 135 548 (for job applications in Australia) and +1 (623) 400-7726 (for job applications in the Philippines and India).

When you join our team, you become part of a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone is respected, valued and celebrated. We actively seek individuals from various backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and disabilities because we know that diversity not only strengthens our team but also enriches our work. We have zero tolerance for harassment of any kind, and we prioritise creating a workplace culture where everyone is safe and can thrive. 

As part of the hiring process, all identified candidates will undergo a background check, and the results will play a role in the final decision regarding your application.

We work flexibly at Telstra. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you. When you apply, you can share your pronouns and / or any reasonable adjustments needed to take part equitably during the recruitment process.

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