AT BAE SYSTEMS AUSTRALIA

• Do interesting work that MATTERS
• ENJOY what you do
• GROW your career
• Be YOU
  We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world’s most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.
  Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

We’re seeking a highly skilled and experienced Capability Analyst (Senior Java Developer) to join our growing technology team. In this role, you’ll be instrumental in building and enhancing robust, scalable software solutions that support key business operations and deliver exceptional user experiences. You’ll work on a variety of projects that directly impact our customers, partners, and internal teams—bringing innovation, reliability, and performance to every line of code.

ABOUT US

You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.
Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.
As Australia’s largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.
BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families. We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.
We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.
We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.
Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.
To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Lead the end-to-end development of Java-based applications, from design through deployment
• Architect and implement scalable microservices using Spring Boot and modern frameworks
• Collaborate with various teams, and other developers to deliver high-quality features
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and promote best practices across the team
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in development and production environments
• Continuously improve application performance, security, and maintainability
• Stay current with emerging technologies and contribute to technical strategy and roadmap

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in technology, engineering or relevant industry experience
• Strong proficiency in Java development and Spring/Spring Boot frameworks
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and design patterns
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools, containerization, and orchestration
• Familiarity with automation platforms
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive, collaborative approach
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain.