Java Technical Lead

Java Technical Lead – Canberra

💼 Full-time | $160,000 - $180,000

📍 Canberra, ACT (On-site / Hybrid options)

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Java Technical Lead to provide technical direction and leadership across complex enterprise software projects. In this role, you’ll guide a team of talented engineers to deliver high-quality, secure, and scalable solutions for key government and industry clients. This is an opportunity to shape architecture decisions, influence design standards, and ensure technical excellence across every stage of delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-grade Java applications
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to development teams
• Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, and architectural patterns
• Drive technical discussions, design reviews, and solution planning sessions
• Collaborate with architects, business analysts, and project managers to align technical solutions with business needs
• Ensure quality, performance, and security objectives are met across all deliverables
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies and identify opportunities for innovation and improvement

Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in Java development, with recent experience in a technical leadership or senior engineering role
• Strong proficiency with Spring / Spring Boot frameworks and RESTful API design
• Deep understanding of software architecture, microservices, and integration patterns
• Experience leading teams in Agile / DevOps environments
• Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to balance hands-on coding with strategic technical direction

Highly Regarded

• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and infrastructure-as-code tools
• Background in enterprise consulting or large-scale system delivery
• Knowledge of security, authentication, and API management frameworks
• Australian Citizenship – required for government client engagement

What’s on Offer

• Work on high-impact, nationally significant digital transformation projects
• Collaborative, supportive team culture with technical autonomy
• Hybrid working flexibility (Canberra-based)
• Continuous professional development and leadership pathways

If you’re a seasoned Java engineer ready to lead complex projects and mentor a team of

passionate developers, we’d love to hear from you.