Senior Azure Java Stack Software Engineer

Initial contract of 12 months with 2 x 12 months.Based in Canberra, ACT.Requires active NV1 security clearance. Security Due to client requirements, candidates must be an Australian citizen with active NV1 Security clearance. Applicants residing outside of Australia or non-citizens will not be considered. What We Are Looking For Ressam is currently looking to fill a Senior Azure Java Stack Software Engineer role for the Australian Government agency, please apply if the following role interests you. Senior Azure Java Stack Software Engineer The successful candidate will design, develop, enhance and support mission-critical enterprise applications and large-scale data platforms supporting national law enforcement and intelligence capabilities. This is a senior full-stack Java engineering role with a backend focus, combining hands-on development with technical leadership and end-to-end solution ownership. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test, deploy and support secure, scalable and highly available Java applications, APIs, microservices and distributed data solutions.Take end-to-end ownership of technical solutions from requirements through deployment, production support and continuous improvement.Lead technical design, architecture, integration and engineering activities across distributed systems, data platforms and Azure-hosted environments.Troubleshoot complex production issues, perform root-cause analysis and improve application performance, reliability, security and operational resilience.Provide technical leadership through mentoring, code reviews, engineering best practices and stakeholder engagement. Required Experience Minimum 7 years of experience developing enterprise applications using Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, JPA/Hibernate, Maven, REST APIs and JSON.Recent hands-on experience across backend services, APIs, integrations and modern web-based applications in enterprise environments.Strong experience with microservices, event-driven architectures, distributed systems, service integration patterns and enterprise data platforms.Experience with large-scale data processing and integration technologies such as Apache Kafka, Apache NiFi and Elasticsearch, including high-volume or mission-critical environments.Strong software engineering fundamentals including object-oriented design, design patterns, secure coding, performance tuning, concurrency and multithreading.Experience with SQL databases such as Oracle or PostgreSQL, NoSQL concepts, data modelling, query optimisation, Git, Jenkins CI/CD, automated testing and DevSecOps practices. Desirable Experience Microsoft Azure services and cloud-native design patterns, Linux, Docker/Kubernetes and Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or Ansible.Modern front-end development using React or Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5 and CSS3.AI-assisted software engineering tools and modern observability platforms. Working Arrangements The role is based in Canberra and requires candidates to work primarily onsite. Remote work of up to two days per week may be negotiated after six months, subject to agency approval and policy. The estimated start date is 2 November 2026. Application Requirements Candidates will be required to complete an application form addressing five essential selection criteria, with each response limited to 3,000 characters. Contact Us If you are interested in the Senior Azure Java Stack Software Engineer position or are looking for new opportunities, please reach out to us via email at: samiyah.furqan@ressam.com.au or apply via the website. For a confidential discussion, call us at: 0413 175 924 or 02 5119 2299 To register your interest hit "Apply for this Job". Who We Are? As experts in the Information Technology recruitment industry, Ressam provides both permanent and temporary personnel assignments. With our experience, extensive industry network, financial transparency, and collaboration with clients we consider ourselves one-of-a-kind IT recruiters when it comes to finding the perfect candidates for you.