Senior Java Software Engineer (Australian with NV1 only)
Job Description
Posted on: June 10, 2026
šØ Hiring: Lead / Senior Java Engineer ā NV1 Cleared šØ
š Canberra / Hybrid
š 12 + 12 month contract (strong extension potential)
š”ļø Existing NV1 Clearance required
šļø Start: August 2026
Weāre seeking a Lead / Senior Java Engineer to join a major program within our federal government client, designing and operating complex distributed systems in a high-impact environment.
Key skills:
ā¢ Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, JPA/Hibernate
ā¢ Microservices architecture
ā¢ Production support, RCA & performance optimisation
ā¢ CI/CD, Linux, containerisation
ā¢ Experience with Elasticsearch, Kafka, NiFi or Azure highly regarded
This role suits a hands-on engineer who can lead delivery end-to-end, thrive in ambiguity, and drive continuous improvement across enterprise-scale platforms.
If you hold an NV1 clearance and are interested in a long-term Canberra engagement, apply online or reach out directly.
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