Senior Software EngineerApache Spark, Kafka, Elastic stack, Kubernetes, Java12 Months Contract - Starting from July 2025Location: Canberra, SydneyHybrid working arrangementAbout the roleSoftware development projects, writing optimised code, and providing technical leadership.Key ResponsibilitiesThe Software Engineer will work collaboratively with a cross-functional team and be responsible for the following:Delivering high quality pipeline and API code aligned to approved designs and industry best practice implementations.Technical release co-ordination, within the team for weekly releases and to all clients for cutover releases.Proactive management of potential API outages to internal and external clients.Performing other tasks as required by the team to meet business objectives.Experience5+ years in senior software engineer rolesCommercial experience with Apache Spark, Kafka and the Elastic stack (Kibana, Logstash, Elasticsearch)Experience in choosing & writing efficient processing algorithms.Previous experience with containerisation and associated tools (including Rancher, Kubernetes)Experience with automated testing frameworks.Knowledge and SkillsExcellent development skills in JavaAn understanding of continuous delivery techniques and tools (including Jenkins).Ability to work with business analysts and testers to define feature files (which explain data processing logic).Ability to write complex applications that use data from both SQL and NoSQL data stores (and optimise these applications for speed).Strong stakeholder engagement and leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to be able to work collaboratively with a cross-functional team.Eligibility requirementsYou must be an Australian Citizen and have, or able to obtain and maintain, a Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) security clearance.To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Rashmi Kapse on + or email and quote the 269595 job reference number.Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.