Software Engineer

Employment Type

Permanent

Closing Date

21 July 2025 11:59pm

Job Title

Software Engineer

Job Summary

Focus of the Role

As a Software Engineer, you apply broad knowledge and technical know-how in the Software Engineering domain to deliver the following responsibilities:                                                                                               

Validate design, build, test and deploy software solutions into production.      

Support your team to develop innovative software that maintains data/network security management, leveraging set processes to reduce the time between commission and production.                                      

Collaborate effectively with your team to translate customer needs into leading-edge software application products, services or systems that meet Telstra’s time, cost and quality standards.                                               

Seek diverse viewpoints from colleagues in your team, and apply analytical thinking to resolve complex problems that don’t have an immediate or ‘tried-and-tested solution.                                                                                                               

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives of our systems and processes, apply ‘best practice’ corporate testing standards and our quality assurance approach to drive improved outcomes (e.g. productivity, customer experience and/or profitability).    

Apply a continuous learning and development mindset to your work, using tried and tested methodologies but also finding opportunities to experiment to incrementally improve or resolve challenges.                                    

Take ownership of your own actions and seek guidance from more experienced engineers in order to support your development and contribute to the delivery of team/mission outcomes.



What We Offer

Performance-related pay

Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up

Global presence across 22 countries; opportunities to work where we do business.

Purchased annual leave scheme

Additional Telstra day off

Additional 30% off Telstra products and services

Toolkit provided (laptop + mobile phone + plan paid for)



What You’ll Do

Develop and maintain high-quality software applications using Java 11 &17, Utilize frameworks like Spring Boot,

Develop and maintain front-end user interface using NodeJS, Utilizing frameworks like React, NPM

Work with docker to containerize services.

Work with AWS cloud services, including ECS (Fargate), Lambda, and load balancers, to deploy and manage applications.

Implement and follow CI/CD practices using GitLab for automated build, test, and deployment processes.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design technical solutions and ensure adherence to Microservice Design patterns and Architecture.

Apply expertise in Authentication & Authorization protocols (e.g., JWT,OAuth), including certificate handling and usage to ensure robust application security.

Utilize databases such as Postgres, MySQL, and DynamoDB to store and retrieve data efficiently.

Demonstrate excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.

Stay updated with new technologies and be eager to learn and incorporate them into projects.

Identify and implement improvements to enhance the performance, scalability, and usability of the applications.



About You

Essential skills

4+ years of hands on development experience with Spring boot &React.

Strong coding skills in Java 11 & 17 using spring boot.

Strong skills in UI development using React and NodeJS

Expert in containerization using Docker.

Knowledge of cloud platforms, specifically AWS, and familiarity with serverless technology, service like ECS (Fargate), Lambda, and load balancers.

Proficiency in CI/CD practices using GitLab or Bamboo.

Familiarity with Microservice Design patterns and Architecture.

Expertise in Authentication & Authorization protocols like JWT,OAuth including certificate handling.

Experience working with databases such as Postgres, MySQL, and DynamoDB.

Should be able to work independently without any supervision in agile environment.

Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.

Willingness to learn new technologies and stay up to date with industry trends

Work with development teams and product managers to ideate software solutions.



Desirable skills

Familiarity with Redux for state management.

Knowledge of UI design principles, wireframing, and prototyping, including experience with responsive design.

Experience with container Orchestration tools like Kubernetes

Experience in Microsoft AD for authentication and authorization.

Familiarity with document databases like Amazon Document DB.

Job Description

Who We Are

Telstra is Australia’s leading telecommunications and technology company spanning over a century with a footprint in over 20+ countries. In India, we’re building a platform for innovative delivery and engagement that will strengthen our position as an industry leader. We’ve grown quickly since our inception in 2019, now with offices in Pune, Hyderabad and Bangalore.

Focus of the Role

As a Software Engineer, you apply broad knowledge and technical know-how in the Software Engineering domain to deliver the following responsibilities:                                                                                               

• Validate design, build, test and deploy software solutions into production.      

• Support your team to develop innovative software that maintains data/network security management, leveraging set processes to reduce the time between commission and production.                                      

• Collaborate effectively with your team to translate customer needs into leading-edge software application products, services or systems that meet Telstra’s time, cost and quality standards.                                               

• Seek diverse viewpoints from colleagues in your team, and apply analytical thinking to resolve complex problems that don’t have an immediate or ‘tried-and-tested solution.                                                                                                               

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives of our systems and processes, apply ‘best practice’ corporate testing standards and our quality assurance approach to drive improved outcomes (e.g. productivity, customer experience and/or profitability).    

• Apply a continuous learning and development mindset to your work, using tried and tested methodologies but also finding opportunities to experiment to incrementally improve or resolve challenges.                                    

• Take ownership of your own actions and seek guidance from more experienced engineers in order to support your development and contribute to the delivery of team/mission outcomes.

What We Offer

Performance-related pay

Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up

Global presence across 22 countries; opportunities to work where we do business.

Purchased annual leave scheme

Additional Telstra day off

Additional 30% off Telstra products and services

Toolkit provided (laptop + mobile phone + plan paid for)

What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain high-quality software applications using Java 11 &17, Utilize frameworks like Spring Boot,

• Develop and maintain front-end user interface using NodeJS, Utilizing frameworks like React, NPM

• Work with docker to containerize services.

• Work with AWS cloud services, including ECS (Fargate), Lambda, and load balancers, to deploy and manage applications.

• Implement and follow CI/CD practices using GitLab for automated build, test, and deployment processes.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design technical solutions and ensure adherence to Microservice Design patterns and Architecture.

• Apply expertise in Authentication & Authorization protocols (e.g., JWT,OAuth), including certificate handling and usage to ensure robust application security.

• Utilize databases such as Postgres, MySQL, and DynamoDB to store and retrieve data efficiently.

• Demonstrate excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.

• Stay updated with new technologies and be eager to learn and incorporate them into projects.

• Identify and implement improvements to enhance the performance, scalability, and usability of the applications.

About You

Essential skills

• 4+ years of hands on development experience with Spring boot &React.

• Strong coding skills in Java 11 & 17 using spring boot.

• Strong skills in UI development using React and NodeJS

• Expert in containerization using Docker.

• Knowledge of cloud platforms, specifically AWS, and familiarity with serverless technology, service like ECS (Fargate), Lambda, and load balancers.

• Proficiency in CI/CD practices using GitLab or Bamboo.

• Familiarity with Microservice Design patterns and Architecture.

• Expertise in Authentication & Authorization protocols like JWT,OAuth including certificate handling.

• Experience working with databases such as Postgres, MySQL, and DynamoDB.

• Should be able to work independently without any supervision in agile environment.

• Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.

• Willingness to learn new technologies and stay up to date with industry trends

• Work with development teams and product managers to ideate software solutions.

Desirable skills

• Familiarity with Redux for state management.

• Knowledge of UI design principles, wireframing, and prototyping, including experience with responsive design.

• Experience with container Orchestration tools like Kubernetes

• Experience in Microsoft AD for authentication and authorization.

• Familiarity with document databases like Amazon Document DB.

• We're amongst the top 2% of companies globally in the CDP Global Climate Change Index 2023, being awarded an 'A' rating. If you want to work for a company that cares about sustainability, we want to hear from you.

As part of your application with Telstra, you may receive communications from us on +61 440 135 548 (for job applications in Australia) and +1 (623) 400-7726 (for job applications in the Philippines and India).

When you join our team, you become part of a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone is respected, valued and celebrated. We actively seek individuals from various backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and disabilities because we know that diversity not only strengthens our team but also enriches our work. We have zero tolerance for harassment of any kind, and we prioritise creating a workplace culture where everyone is safe and can thrive.

As part of the hiring process, all identified candidates will undergo a background check, and the results will play a role in the final decision regarding your application.

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