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Bilue is a digital consultancy that designs and builds smart, user-friendly technology for some of Australia's most well-known businesses. From mobile apps to beautifully designed web platforms and digital experiences, we create solutions that drive impact and deliver exceptional customer outcomes.
Our culture is people-first and purpose-driven. We're a down-to-earth, values-led team with offices in Sydney and Melbourne, and a growing presence in Manila. We genuinely enjoy working together, whether we're solving tough tech problems, brainstorming creative solutions, or grabbing a coffee between meetings. Curiosity is encouraged. Collaboration is second nature.
We value excellence, not ego, and back each other to do great work without micromanagement. With low politics and high trust, it's a place where delivery people, designers, and engineers genuinely connect, and where everyone has a voice, space to grow, and a little fun along the way.
About the Role
As a mid level Back-end Engineer at Bilue, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality, scalable digital products for our clients. This is a great opportunity for someone with Kotlin, Java and Spring Boot experience who is looking to contribute meaningfully to real-world projects, and continue developing their technical capabilities in a supportive and fast-paced environment.
* Develop, test, and maintain scalable and secure back-end services using Kotlin, Java and Spring Boot
* Collaborate with front-end developers, delivery managers, and QA engineers to implement full-stack solutions
* Participate in agile ceremonies, code reviews, and pair programming sessions
* Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code that aligns with industry best practices
* Contribute to system design conversations and propose improvements to architecture and workflows
* Debug and resolve issues in production and development environments
* Ensure the high performance and responsiveness of applications
About You
You're a curious and capable developer who enjoys working on complex challenges and delivering scalable solutions. You value collaboration, take pride in clean code, and are looking to continue growing your backend expertise as part of a high-performing team dedicated to building quality products for clients.
* 4–5 years of professional experience in back-end development with Kotlin, Java and Spring Boot
* Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and service-oriented architecture
* Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and ORM tools like Hibernate
* Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines
* Basic knowledge of containerisation and deployment tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
* Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
* Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
* Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
* Familiarity with messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
* Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, ELK, Grafana)
* Understanding of microservices and distributed systems
* Awareness of performance and security best practices in back-end development
Life at Bilue
* Client-focused: We are dedicated to delivering exceptional value to our clients while supporting each other to achieve collective success.
* Flexible work: We offer 1-2 days per week in the office, balancing flexibility with the expectation that you'll go the extra mile for our clients when needed.
* Professional development: We're committed to your personal and professional growth, offering continuous learning through Go1 (which provides unlimited access to a wide range of courses), along with support from our dedicated internal performance coach.
* Annual events: We organise annual events to foster in-person connection and team collaboration.
* Flat structure: We operate with a flat structure, where our casual, approachable executive leadership team (ELT) ensures everyone's voice is heard.
* Internal communities: We build and nurture internal communities for knowledge sharing and collaboration, keeping everyone connected and informed.
Bilue = Big + Blue Ocean. Are you ready to set sail? Apply now
NB. This is a full-time position based in Sydney. To be considered, candidates must have unrestricted working rights in Australia.
We believe that having balanced and diverse teams is fundamental to our success. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, neurodiversity or disability status.
We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering, Consulting, and Information Technology
* Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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