Job Summary
As a Staff Engineer you model the highest standards of software engineering practice in the work you do. Acting with a sense of urgency, whilst remaining flexible you put customer needs first. You actively use your breadth and depth of expertise to build capability and raise work standards in the teams you are working in.Job DescriptionWho We Are
We'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.
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
Product & Technology - Software Engineering & IT develops and maintains Telstra's software and IT systems, working on some really cutting-edge technologies.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with product owners, designers, and stakeholders to understand project requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
Design and implement responsive user interfaces using modern front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Lit).
Develop server-side applications and RESTful APIs using back-end technologies such as Java and Spring Boot or NodeJS and Express.
Integrate front-end and back-end components to create a seamless user experience.
Perform database design and development, including data modeling, queries, and optimization.
Ensure the application's performance, security, and scalability meet industry best practices and project requirements.
Test and debug web applications to identify and resolve issues.
Continuously improve and refactor code for better performance and maintainability.
Actively participating in code reviews and giving constructive feedback.
Collaborate with DevOps engineers for smooth deployment and release processes.
Stay up to date with latest technologies, frameworks, and industry trends.
Participate in code reviews, provide feedback, and mentor junior developers.
Organize and conduct showcases for product owners and stakeholders.
Mentoring engineering team
About You
Essential
10+ years in software engineering; proven senior/staff IC capability
Expertise in:
Java 11+, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, NodeJS
Microservices & API-led architecture
ReactJS / TypeScript front-end engineering
Lit Web Components
CI/CD pipelines (GitLab/Jenkins), automated testing, containerization
Cloud: AWS / GCP / Azure (GKE / EKS / AKS preferred)
Strong knowledge of observability (Dynatrace / Splunk / ELK / Prometheus)
Experience in event-driven systems, Kafka, and distributed caching
Solid understanding of security (OAuth2 / JWT / OWASP / WAF)
Adopting AI tools in development lifecycle
Highly desirable
Strong understanding or experience with UX and/or Visual Design specialties.
Experience with CI/CD practices and automation tools.
Experience writing developer centric documentation
Experience with Jira and Confluence or similar tools.
Accessibility Automation Testing
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.
We work flexibly at Telstra. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you. When you apply, you can share your pronouns and / or any reasonable adjustments needed to take part equitably during the recruitment process.
We are aware of current limitations with our website accessibility and are working towards improving this. Should you experience any issues accessing information or the application form, and require this in an alternate format, please contact our Talent Acquisition team on [email protected] or via the additional contact options found at www.telstra.com.au/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/disability-employment
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Telstra Melbourne, Victoria, AUS Office
242 Exhibition St, Melbourne, VIC , Australia, 3000
