" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eSoftware Engineer\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"21944\"\u003e Data Engineering, Cloud Data Platforms \u0026amp; DevOps \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"21946\"\u003e Sydney \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"21947\"\u003e Contract or Temp \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 20/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eInitial 6 months contract, possible extension\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRemote friendly, flexible work\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eJava, AWS, Springboot\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSoftware Engineer \u0026ndash; Java \u0026amp; AWS\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e6-Month Contract | Sydney / Melbourne / Brisbane / Perth (Remote)\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e$700-750 a day including super DOE\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e We\u0027re partnering with a leading global technology organisation to find an experienced Software Engineer to join a team responsible for a critical cloud provisioning platform.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The platform manages the lifecycle of customer environments, from activation and updates through to suspension and deletion. The team is focused on improving service reliability, reducing manual operational support and building automation and tooling to make the platform more efficient and resilient.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is a hands-on engineering opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems, investigating production failures and turning recurring issues into long-term engineering solutions.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Role\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You\u0027ll combine backend development with production troubleshooting and continuous improvement, taking ownership of issues from initial investigation through to resolution. Alongside supporting day-to-day operations, you\u0027ll identify patterns across recurring failures and lead initiatives to improve tooling, automation and service reliability.\u003cbr\u003e Key responsibilities include:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eInvestigating and troubleshooting provisioning failures across backend services and AWS-based distributed workflows.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePerforming root-cause analysis using application logs, metrics, dashboards and service behaviour to identify recurring issues and potential risks.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeveloping and maintaining Java and Spring Boot microservices and REST APIs.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorking with AWS Step Functions and messaging services, including SQS and SNS, to investigate and safely recover failed workflows.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentifying opportunities to reduce manual intervention through automation, improved tooling and more efficient recovery processes.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTaking ownership of technical issues, developing longer-term solutions and driving improvements through to implementation.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupporting internal requests relating to customer environment provisioning, lifecycle management and deletion.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContributing to metrics reporting, backlog management, runbooks, documentation and engineering best practices.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCollaborating with engineers across the team to improve operational processes, share knowledge and strengthen platform reliability.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout You\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e5\u0026ndash;7 years of software engineering experience, with a strong focus on backend development.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong hands-on experience with \u003cstrong\u003eJava, Spring Boot and REST APIs\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical AWS experience, particularly with \u003cstrong\u003eStep Functions\u003c/strong\u003e, alongside exposure to SQS and SNS.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience supporting production services, investigating incidents and troubleshooting distributed systems.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong analytical and debugging skills, with the ability to identify root causes and recognise patterns across recurring failures.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA proactive approach to problem-solving, with the confidence to take ownership and drive solutions rather than simply resolve symptoms.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience building tools, scripts or automation to improve operational efficiency and reduce repetitive manual work.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong communication skills, including the ability to document technical findings, explain impacts and share knowledge with others.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Experience with SQL databases, Gradle, OpenAPI, contract testing and monitoring tools such as Splunk, SignalFx or similar would be beneficial.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy Join?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork on a business-critical cloud platform with a direct impact on customer experience and service reliability.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTackle complex engineering challenges across distributed systems and AWS workflows.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake a tangible contribution by building automation and tooling that reduces operational overhead.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eJoin a collaborative and growing engineering team that values ownership, problem-solving and continuous improvement.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnjoy remote-friendly working arrangements from anywhere on Australia\u0027s east coast, with standard business hours and no on-call roster.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eContract Details\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c/strong\u003e Initial 6-month contract\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStart date:\u003c/strong\u003e Ideally 2 November 2026\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c/strong\u003e Remote-friendly, anywhere on Australia\u0027s east coast\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorking hours:\u003c/strong\u003e Standard business hours, 38 hours per week\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtension:\u003c/strong\u003e Potentially available, subject to business requirements and approvals; not guaranteed\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEligibility:\u003c/strong\u003e Applicants must hold Australian citizenship or permanent residency.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eInterview Process\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eTechnical interview\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHiring manager discussion\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ol\u003e If you\u0027re a hands-on Java engineer who enjoys getting to the root cause of complex problems, taking ownership of production systems and building automation that drives lasting improvements, we\u0027d love to hear from you.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4479983\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "