Employment Type
Permanent
Closing Date
13 Nov 2026 11:59pm
Job Title
Senior Software Engineer - Java, IAM, Security
Job Summary
Job Description
Who We Are
We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. Our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. We're all about providing the best experience and delivering the best tech on the best network.
This includes making Telstra the place you want to work. For you, that means a having career that grows with you and working with a team powered by human connection that prioritises wellbeing and choice.
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
What is the focus of the role?
Senior Java/Microservices Developer role is to design technical architecture solutions and include integration and authentication across systems; manage the development lifecycle to ensure the delivery of highly secure solutions that are optimized for performance and built to scale; articulate design considerations, trade-offs, benefits, and recommendations for a technical architecture.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java/Spring Boot microservices and React-based Single Page Applications (SPAs).
Architect secure, resilient, and cloud-native solutions that integrate across multiple systems and business domains.
Design and implement authentication, authorization, identity federation, and multi-factor authentication solutions.
Build reusable UI components, shared libraries, and platform capabilities to accelerate development.
Translate business requirements, UX designs, and wireframes into high-quality, maintainable, and accessible code.
Integrate front-end applications with backend services, APIs, SDKs, and third-party platforms.
Implement advanced authentication capabilities, including biometric and facial recognition integrations where required.
Optimize applications for performance, scalability, reliability, and cross-browser compatibility.
Contribute to software quality through automated testing, code reviews, and adherence to engineering standards.
Support CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices to enable efficient and reliable software delivery.
Troubleshoot production issues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead technical discussions, design reviews, and engineering decision-making.
Mentor and guide engineers, fostering knowledge sharing and engineering excellence.
Collaborate effectively with product managers, designers, architects, and geographically distributed teams.
Leverage AI-assisted development tools and modern engineering practices to improve productivity, quality, and delivery outcomes.
Identify opportunities to apply AI and GenAI technologies to enhance customer experiences, engineering workflows, and operational efficiency.
About You
Primary Skills:
Engineering & Development
8+ years of software engineering experience.
Strong proficiency in Java (Java 8/17) and Spring Boot.
Deep understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.
Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs.
Strong knowledge of software design principles, design patterns, and clean architecture.
Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases.
Identity & Security
Strong experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions.
Expertise in OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), SAML, JWT, Federated…