Your new company

You’ll join a small Federal Government agency that plays a key role in supporting Australia’s security framework. The team is collaborative, forward-thinking, and committed to delivering high-quality digital solutions that make a real difference. With a strong focus on agile practices and continuous improvement, this is a great environment for developers who enjoy working across the full stack and contributing to meaningful public sector outcomes.

Your new role

In this team, you’ll work as a Senior Java Full Stack DevOps Engineer, designing, developing, testing, and supporting Java applications on Linux platforms. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary agile team, contributing to ceremonies, refining technical implementations, and improving automated testing suites. You’ll collaborate closely with product owners, stakeholders, and service delivery teams to deliver scalable, secure, and user-focused solutions. Knowledge transfer and documentation will also be part of your role, ensuring continuity and capability within the team.

What you'll need to succeed

Australian Citizen | Security Clearance – Preferred

Strong experience in Java application development, with strong skills in Spring Boot, REST/SOAP services, and front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Thymeleaf.

Experience with tools like Maven, IntelliJ, GitHub, and JUnit is essential. A user-focused mindset, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in agile environments will set you apart. Familiarity with technologies like React.js, Jenkins, SonarQube, and Oracle databases will be highly regarded.

What you'll get in return

You’ll enjoy a long-term contract (12 months with potential extensions), flexible hybrid working arrangements, and the chance to work on impactful government projects. This is a great opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive and technically strong team.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to 'siddhant.saksena@hays.com.au', or call us now 02-6279 7459

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