Java Engineer - Back End

Overview

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Motion Recruitment has partnered with an iconic Aussie household name. Their technology team is driving some of the most exciting digital transformation initiatives in the industry, and we are looking for a highly skilled Back End Engineer to join the team. This is an opportunity to work on large-scale, high-impact projects that are reshaping the way customers interact with technology in the travel space. If you\'re passionate about building robust, scalable backend systems and have strong expertise in Java, APIs, microservices, and cloud technologies, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance server-side applications using Java and related technologies.
• Building and optimising RESTful APIs and microservices that power customer-facing applications.
• Collaborating with product managers, designers, and frontend engineers to deliver seamless end-to-end solutions.
• Writing clean, testable, and scalable code while adhering to best practices.
• Conducting code reviews and providing technical guidance to ensure quality delivery.
• Troubleshooting and resolving production issues, with a focus on performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Leveraging monitoring and logging tools such as Splunk, Datadog to maintain system health.
• Staying across emerging backend and cloud technologies to recommend innovative solutions.

Requirements

• Strong hands-on proficiency in Java and modern backend frameworks (Spring Boot, Quarkus).
• Experience developing APIs, microservices, and working with integration technologies.
• Familiarity with rule engines such as Kogito.
• Strong understanding of databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and data-driven application design.
• Experience with Git and collaborative version control workflows.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS), containerisation, Kubernetes, and service mesh environments.
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Splunk, Datadog.
• Strong grasp of non-functional requirements - security, privacy, availability, and performance.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A proactive problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments.

Why Join?

• Work on innovative projects that transform customer experiences in a complex, global industry.
• Collaborate with a highly skilled, cross-functional team.
• Hybrid working environment - balance flexibility with collaboration.

If you\'re a Back End Java Engineer with a passion for building world-class systems and want to work on projects that truly make an impact - we\'d love to hear from you.

This role is a 6 month contract with opportunity for ongoing extension across a large program of work spanning 2-3 years. It is a daily rate contract at $850 - 900 inclusive of Super per day. Please note only applicants with full working rights, Australian Permanent Residency or Citizenship will be considered for this role.

At Motion Recruitment, we\'re dedicated to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. When you join our team, you\'re joining a company that values equality, supports charitable endeavors, and is committed to environmental responsibility. We welcome individuals from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, as well as individuals from diverse backgrounds, to apply. We believe that embracing diversity strengthens our workplace culture and our ability to make a positive impact in the world.