Software Engineer Specialist

Employment TypePermanent

Closing Date17 Oct 2025 11:59pm

Job TitleSoftware Engineer Specialist

Job Summary

As a Software Engineering Specialist, your role centres on collaborating with your team to deliver Software Engineering products and solutions that delight our customers. You play a key role in helping to understand customer requirements and transform epics into new product and capability features. Your teamwork and collaboration skills, continuous learning and improvement mindset, and ability to adapt to feedback are critical to success in this role, as you develop your knowledge and experience in the Software Engineering Domain.Job DescriptionWho We AreWe're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. Our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. We're all about providing the best experience and delivering the best tech on the best network.This includes making Telstra the place you want to work. For you, that means a having career that grows with you and working with a team powered by human connection that prioritises wellbeing and choice.
Focus of the Role
Design and support enterprise-grade application systems and infrastructure, collaborating with stakeholders to deliver robust IT solutions. The role emphasizes hands-on development using Oracle, Java, REST APIs, and Azure, while ensuring operational continuity through incident management and effective communication..
What We OfferPerformance-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 schemeAdditional Telstra day offAdditional 30% off Telstra products and servicesToolkit provided (laptop + mobile phone + plan paid for)What You’ll Do

• Analyze, design, and support application systems architecture and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand processes and deliver IT solutions.
• Develop and maintain applications using technologies such as Oracle Database, Oracle Apex, JBoss EAP, Nginx, Java, HTML, REST APIs, PL/SQL, Linux, Python, PowerShell, and Azure Services.
• Utilize tools like SQL Developer, JDeveloper, SSMS, and Visual Studio for analysis and support.
• Manage fault restoration, incident resolution, and change management to ensure business continuity.
• Communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and third-party support teams.
• Work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and sound decision-making and problem-solving skills.

About You

• Proficiency in programming languages(Java, Python) and database technologies relevant to enterprise applications.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure platforms such as Azure and AWS.
• Strong understanding of IT solutioning and business process alignment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under pressure.

Beneficial Experience

• High degree of proficiency in procurement and supply chain data concepts and practices.
• Familiarity with Telstra Change, Incident and Security systems.
• Experience with Jira and Agile methodologies.

If you are looking to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!
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