Senior Java Solutions Engineer

Senior Java Solutions Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Java Solutions Engineer with hands-on experience in migrating monolithic Java applications across diverse infrastructure environments. This role is instrumental in the end-to-end migration of legacy applications from traditional data centres to modern VM-based infrastructure.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including Infrastructure, Application Development, Integration, and Security—to ensure seamless migration outcomes. The role demands strong problem-solving skills, technical leadership, and a collaborative mindset.

About the role:

• Modernise legacy Java applications (Spring Boot, Apache Tomcat) to VM-based environments
• Analyse and refactor application configurations, deployment scripts, and system services
• Collaborate with teams to configure firewalls, TLS, and Java-layer deployments
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub, and Artifactory
• Integrate and maintain AppDynamics for real-time JVM performance monitoring
• Document migration steps, rollback procedures, and test cases in Confluence
• Support functional and integration testing during infrastructure transitions
• Track progress, risks, and testing efforts using Jira
• Work in close partnership with Infrastructure, Security, and Application Development teams

About you:

• Minimum of 7+ years of hands-on experience with Java (8+), Spring Boot, JPA/Hibernate, and REST APIs
• Solid experience deploying applications using Embedded Tomcat in Linux VM environments
• Proven track record in migrating or modernizing legacy Java applications
• Sound understanding of web service protocols: REST, SOAP, SFTP, and scheduled jobs
• In-depth knowledge of infrastructure components: TLS, firewalls, DNS, and system services
• Comfortable working in Linux environments, especially Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
• Hands-on experience in integrating with IBM MQ for reliable messaging and enterprise system communication
• Strong troubleshooting skills across distributed systems
• Experienced working in DevOps-driven environments with CI/CD pipelines, version control, and automated deployments
• Team-focused with a proactive mindset and a passion for continuous improvement
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities in fast-paced and dynamic environments

Nice to have:

• Experience with Puppet for configuration management
• Experience working with financial messaging protocols such as SWIFT or ISO 20022
• Familiarity with ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) for logging and monitoring
• Exposure to data centre or cloud migration projects

If you're a seasoned Java developer with a passion for tackling complex infrastructure transitions and modernising legacy systems, we'd love to hear from you.

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The RBA makes an important contribution to the Australian economy through the pursuit of national economic policy objectives and associated activities in financial markets and banking. We also issue Australia's banknotes and operate infrastructure critical to the payments system, all of which contribute to the welfare of the Australian people.

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Come and make a bigger contribution while you build and develop your own skills too, because being more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia. The Reserve Bank of Australia is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse background, those living with a disability and from the LGBTQ+ community. We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates.