Senior Full Stack Java Developer (Team Lead) – Banking & Consulting Environment
Position available for WHV or newly arrived candidates to Australia.
Our client is a well‐established consulting organisation delivering technology solutions across large-scale banking and financial services programmes. They partner with major institutions to modernise application stacks, enhance digital capability and drive engineering excellence across complex, high‐volume environments. This engagement sits within a fast‐moving delivery team focused on building scalable, customer‐facing applications and uplifting engineering standards.
Role Overview
We're seeking a hands‐on Senior Full Stack Java Developer who can lead from the front—combining strong technical capability with team leadership and design ownership.
Responsibilities
* Lead architectural and technical design discussions across the development lifecycle.
* Design, develop and maintain high‐performance, scalable Java‐based applications.
* Take ownership of full‐stack delivery across back‐end services and front‐end interfaces.
* Drive best practice in coding standards, performance optimisation and application reliability.
* Work closely with UI/UX, product and engineering teams to deliver seamless user experiences.
* Conduct code reviews, mentor developers and uplift overall team capability.
* Manage delivery timelines and contribute to planning and estimation.
Requirements
* 5+ years of full‐stack development experience, with a strong focus on Java.
* Proven experience leading or mentoring development teams within delivery environments.
* Deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot for building scalable back‐end services.
* Solid experience with Angular.
* Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
* Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, including testing, performance and clean code principles.
* Experience working with SQL and relational databases.
* Excellent problem‐solving ability with a detail‐oriented approach.
* Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with both technical and non‐technical stakeholders.
Benefits & Compensation
* 6‐month contract with strong extension potential.
* Competitive day rate of $300–$350 per day.
* Sydney‐based role with hybrid working flexibility.
* Opportunity to work within a consulting‐led delivery environment on major banking initiatives.
* Exposure to modern full‐stack technologies and engineering best practices.
* A collaborative team culture with real ownership.
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