Network Software Engineering Specialist

Employment Type

Permanent

Closing Date

31 Oct 2026 11:59pm

Job Title

Network Software Engineering Specialist

Job Summary

Provide the software design, development, testing and deployment of feature releases to support the development of new software capability

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 and Bangalore

Focus of the Role

As a Network Software Engineer, you’ll develop, maintain and support telecom service applications and microservices within a cloud-based environment. You’ll work across the software delivery lifecycle, from solution development and deployment through to production monitoring, incident resolution and ongoing performance improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain Java-based applications and microservices.
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines to enable reliable application deployments.
• Deploy and support applications across AWS cloud environments.
• Monitor production systems and perform log analysis using Splunk.
• Troubleshoot production incidents, perform root cause analysis and implement sustainable fixes.
• Support application release, change and deployment activities.
• Improve system reliability, performance and operational efficiency through automation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile/Scrum delivery environment.
• Maintain appropriate technical documentation and support testing and quality assurance activities.

Technical Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with Java and Microservices development
• DevOps engineering and CI/CD pipeline design and management
• AWS services including ECS, EC2, S3, Auto Scaling and Parameter Store
• Splunk monitoring and log analysis
• Production support, troubleshooting and incident management
• GitLab and Bamboo
• Application deployment and release management
• Infrastructure and deployment automation
• API integration and service orchestration
• Performance monitoring and optimisation
• Cloud security and vulnerability management

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong experience developing and supporting Java-based microservices in cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience managing CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.
• Experience supporting production applications, including incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Good understanding of application reliability, performance monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum engineering teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work across development and operational activities.
• Exposure to testing practices and Test-Driven Development (TDD).
• Telecom domain knowledge, particularly Broadband, Voice or Service Provisioning, would be advantageous.

If you are looking to take the next step in your career, 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