Software Engineer - Java, Springboot

Job Summary

Who We Are

Telstra’s an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. Our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. We’re Australia’s leading Telco + tech company, spanning over a century with a footprint in over 20+ countries.

Focus of the Role

As a Software Engineer, you thrive on working with your team to design, build and deliver innovative software products and solutions that delight our customers. You apply software engineering knowledge in software application layer solutions and the software development lifecycle, to solve problems. Your continuous learning and improvement mindset are critical to success in this role, as you continue to deepen your knowledge and expertise in the Software Engineering Domain. 

About the role: 

Responsibilities: 

• Work with solution engineers and work towards practical implementation. 
• Understand business domain thoroughly. Design, develop and deploy business functionality in the microservices architecture.  
• Has strong interest in exploring new ways of doing things with the latest tools and technologies.  
• Create APIs from scratch and/or update existing APIs as per requirements. 
• Create/maintain interface documentations e.g. Swagger spec, confluence links for solution briefs, Interface Specs, API functional Specs, backstage configs, etc. 
• Develop solutions that are resilient, self-healing and Cloud Native.   
• Be a active participant of team as DevOps with full accountability of CI/CD, test automation, support and monitoring functions within a team.  
• Develop own and peers’ skills to build T-shaped team.  
• Identify and drive capability unit cost reduction opportunities through simplification, rationalisation and smart application of new technology.  
• Think of securing APIs as a design principle while building these APIs. 
• Ensure the APIs that are built, conform to Telstra’s engineering standards (ZERO security vulnerabilities, Sonar Quality gates, Coverity scans, etc) 
• Be an active observer for opportunities that can improve the cycle time, API performance, and other aspects of the API lifecycle.  
• Has a strong interest in exploring new ways of doing things with the latest tools and technologies. 
• As part of a fully DevOps team, we promote a culture of writing, testing, deploying, observing, maintaining code, and owning the code end to end.  
• Ensure resiliency is baked in the design of the solution we propose. 
• CICD is part of the developer’s responsibility, and we take pride in excelling it. 
• Should be well versed with the latest tools stack to start leveraging these to draw insights from it. 
• Complying with all relevant processes and standards, including change management principles and processes to ensure deliverables meet or exceed defined quality standards. 

About you: 

To be successful in the role, you'll bring skills and experience in: 

• 3+ years of experience in software engineering skills in Java springboot.
• Experience with integration design patterns such as SOA, microservices, and event-driven architecture.
• Experience working with multiple integration technologies such as REST, SOAP, ETL and APIs
• Demonstrated sound knowledge of Web Service and API standards, Swagger Specs and design principles.
• Experience in creating and maintaining systems integration documentation (Interface Specs and Functional Specs)
• Strong understanding of AWS or any cloud-based core components (EC2, ECR, Lambdas, Kinesis, Code Pipelines, Code Deploy, etc). 
• Experienced in Version control systems (Git, Github, bitbucket) 
• Demonstrated experience supporting multi-tiered applications in enterprise environment.
• Demonstrated solid knowledge of SDLC and Agile practices.
• Preferably, experience with use of API testing tools (eg Postman, JMeter, SoapUi)
• Experience in development and/or design and support of APIs.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Tertiary qualifications in ICT or a related discipline preferable.

Highly desirable qualification(s): 

• CICD (Bamboo/Jenkins/Shell scripting/Python) 
• Security vulnerabilities (detecting & resolving - Coverity, Veracode) 
• Exposure to API Managers (APIGEE, WSO2, Kong, etc) 
• Container management systems (Docker, Kubernetes, etc) 
• AWS IAM, EC2, ECR, S3, Lambdas, Cloudwatch, Kinesis Streams, Code pipeline,etc. 
• AWS API gateway. API Security knowledge - Basic Auth/ Oauth - in the nonmandatory sections 
• SSL handshake methodologies and MASSL setup

Highly desirable certifications: 

• AWS Certified Associate Architect 
• AWS certified Developer 

What we offer

• Performance-related pay
• Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up
• Global presence across 22 countries; opportunities to work where we do business.
• Up to 26 weeks maternity leave provided to the birth mother with benefits for all child births
• Up to 16 weeks paid paternity leave provided to the non-birthing partners
• Employees are entitled to 21 paid annual leaves per calendar year
• Eligible employees are entitled to 12 days of paid sick / casual leave per calendar year
• Relocation support options across India, from junior to senior positions within the company
• Receive insurance benefits such as medical, accidental and life insurances

If you are looking to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!

We’re amongst the top 2% of companies globally in the CDP Global Climate Change Index 2023, being awarded an ‘A’ rating.  If you want to work for a company that cares about sustainability, we want to hear from you.

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 abilities 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.