Lead Software Engineer – Java (Canberra | Hybrid | NV1 preferred)
We're partnering with a leading tech firm delivering secure, scalable digital solutions for the public sector. Their Canberra engineering team is growing, and they're looking for a
Lead Software Engineer (Java)
to drive technical delivery, mentor engineers, and shape high-quality software solutions.
What You'll Do
* Lead design and delivery of
Java/Spring Boot
solutions for secure, scalable applications
* Guide the team through the
full software development lifecycle
, including mentoring, code reviews, and quality standards
* Collaborate with
cybersecurity, DevOps, and data specialists
to ensure integration and compliance
About You
* Advanced experience with
Java 8+, Spring Boot, Spring Data, REST, J2EE, Hibernate, SOAP, SQL, Oracle
* Exposure to
ReactJS, JavaScript, cloud technologies
* Proven track record in
technical leadership and solution design
* Familiarity with
systems integration, web services, SAFe Agile, and release/change management
* Desirable:
Configuration management experience, government/large-scale enterprise projects, NV1 Clearance
Why You'll Love It
* Flexible hybrid work, trusted from day one
* Inclusive culture celebrating diversity and innovation
* Career growth and mentoring opportunities
* Wellbeing perks including volunteering leave, wellbeing days, and generous parental leave
Interested? Reach out at to learn more or apply.