Senior Software Engineer (Java)

Senior Software Engineer (Java) Shine Solutions is an Australian technology consultancy and software development services provider that uses cutting-edge technologies and expertise to create practical, innovative technology solutions. While technology is our craft, our core focus is always on people – our clients and our team. We proudly operate across Melbourne, Sydney, and Canberra.

• When you work at Shine, you will work with a team that:
• Is passionate about all things technology
• Supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Encourages further learning opportunities
• Challenges you – and encourages you to excel

The Role - Senior Software Engineer (Java) As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in building, evolving and operating high-quality systems at scale. You’ll apply solid engineering principles to deliver reliable, well-designed solutions with real production impact. As a trusted technical contributor, you value code quality, thoughtful system design, and continuous improvement. You’re comfortable tackling complex problems in ambiguous environments, making sound technical decisions, and communicating clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Required Skills & Experience:

• Experience in major Java frameworks such as Spring Boot, Hibernate, etc.
• Experience in basic AWS concepts and services such as VPC, EC2, ECS, SG, CloudFormation, Cloud Watch, RDS, etc.
• Experience in design and development of highly available, scalable, and reliable AWS based systems.
• Familiar with Microservice based architecture and event-driven architecture.
• Experience in enterprise application development.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Experience in front-end development using React would be a strong advantage.
• Understanding of CI/CD and relevant tools and technologies such as Docker, Jenkins, Ansible Script.
• Familiarity with DynamoDB, MySQL and other databases.
• Familiarity with Kafka or other streaming technologies.

Why Shine? We put people first. And it pays off. At Shine, Integrity is more than just a platitude. It’s ingrained in all that we do - from our carbon neutral footprint, to our philanthropic activities to conducting regular reviews of our actions to ensure that we foster a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion at Shine. We believe that creating a diverse team, which includes individuals from different backgrounds and with varying experiences, skills, and perspectives, will drive innovation, creativity, and success. We’ve created a working environment that respects and nurtures technologists. Our staff engagement rates are significantly higher than industry averages. Our average tenure is also longer. And our staff turnover is lower. In fact, our engagement rate of 88% places Shine in the top 10% of Professional Services Organisations globally. How do we do it? By putting you first – always. What else can you expect? On top of our one-of-a-kind culture, you’ll also enjoy some tangible perks like:

• Funding for approved training programs and certifications, such as AWS and GCP.
• Pre-approved up to $250 per year on reference books or self-paced training materials of your choice.
• Access to online training modules to keep abreast of the latest technologies.
• Financial incentives to share your expertise on our blog, at team forums and industry events.
• Lifestyle leave - you can buy extra annual leave each year, out of pre tax income.
• A tech allowance - to buy the tech you love to use outside our standard issue hardware

If you’re looking to work for leaders in technology solutions who put people first, you’ve found a match!!