First Nations Senior Software Engineer

About the Role As a First Nations Senior Software Engineer, you’ll apply your expert knowledge of First Nations culture to the ways of working, business and stakeholder engagement to understand and translate customer needs into new products and capability. You apply deep technical expertise and experience in software application layer solutions, to develop and deliver scalable design blueprints across the end‑to‑end software development life cycle. Your continuous learning and improvement mindset, collaboration and influencing skills are critical to success in this role. 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 30% off Telstra products and services Home toolkit provided (laptop + mobile phone + plan paid for) Flexible working – wherever you live, choose where, when and how you work so you can be at your best Time off for life events, including cultural leave, additional leave day, and parental leave with a gender‑equal policy for all parent/s, including First Nations extended family and kinship Make a Difference at Telstra Telstra’s vision for reconciliation is an inclusive Australia where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are connected and empowered to thrive. We honour the unique and enriching contributions of these communities and commit to harnessing the strength of our organisation to build digital futures with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, providing employment opportunities to lift economic participation, and creating a culturally inclusive and engaged organisation. Learn more about our RAP: RAP Document Learn more about what to expect as a First Nations candidate: First Nations Careers What You’ll Do In this role you’ll enhance trust and strengthen relationships, build a stronger sense of belonging, and offer guidance to improve the experience of the First Nations software engineer team at Telstra. You’ll draw on your knowledge and lived experience to shape the most respectful and effective way to the Product and Technology area, working on some really cutting‑edge technologies. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain high‑quality software applications using Java 11 & 17, NodeJS, and frameworks such as Spring Boot and ExpressJS Develop and maintain front‑end user interfaces using NodeJS, React, Lit and NPM Containerise services with Docker Deploy and manage applications on AWS cloud services, including ECS (Fargate), Lambda and load balancers 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 Use 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 We are specifically seeking applicants who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and are accepted by the community in which they live or formerly lived. Desired Qualifications & Skills Understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples Strong knowledge of cultural protocols to ensure respectful and effective communication with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities Solid understanding of First Nations histories, cultures and protocols Deep knowledge of Aboriginal ways of knowing, being and doing Problem‑solving and decision‑making skills Program or project management capabilities Ability to engage and collaborate effectively with senior leaders and both internal and external stakeholders Collaborative mindset to influence and drive change in complex, fast‑paced environments 9+ years of hands‑on development experience with Spring Boot, React, Java 11 & 17, NodeJS and ExpressJS Strong coding skills in Java 11 & 17 using Spring Boot, NodeJS using ExpressJS Strong skills in UI development using Web Components and experience in frontend frameworks such as React, Angular Experience in meeting Accessibility standards (ADA / WCAG 2.0+) – a must Knowledge of cloud platforms, specifically AWS, and familiarity with serverless technology (ECS Fargate, Lambda, load balancers) Proficiency in CI/CD practices using GitLab or Bamboo Familiarity with Microservice Design patterns and Architecture Expertise in Authentication and authorization protocols like JWT and OAuth, including certificate handling Experience working with databases such as Postgres, MySQL and DynamoDB Experience in NodeJS and related frameworks Familiarity with Redux for state management Knowledge of UI design principles, wireframing and prototyping, including responsive design experience Experience with container orchestration tools like Kubernetes Experience in Microsoft AD for authentication and authorization Familiarity with document databases such as Amazon Document DB Job Details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Information Technology Industries: Software Development and Technology, Information and Media Additional Information As part of your application with Telstra, you may receive communications from us. 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. All identified candidates will undergo a background check, and the results may play a role in the final decision regarding your application. Telstra works flexibly. 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. 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