Software Developer

Employment Type

Permanent

Closing Date

24 Aug 2026 11:59pm

Job Title

Software Developer

Job Summary

As a Software Engineer, you thrive on working with your team to design, build and deliver innovative software products and solutions that delight our customers. You apply broad knowledge in software application layer solutions and the software development lifecycle, to experiment, solve problems and own solutions that transform epics into new product features and capabilities. Your continuous learning and improvement mindset and collaboration skills are critical to success in this role, as you continue to deepen your knowledge and expertise in the Software Engineering Domain.

Job Description

Who 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.

Sitting in a one of Telstra’s most business-critical teams, as Software Developer, you will work on projects and initiatives that effect and ensure relationships with our critical partners are managed and serviced accordingly. You will be analytic and evolve the most feasible solution based on the requirements of various projects and programs. You will assist with the development of software solution in order to provide legally compliant solution to meet Telstra’s legal and regulatory obligation, as well as building successful solution that provides business benefit

About You

As a Software Engineer, you thrive on working with your team to design, build and deliver innovative software products and solutions that delight our customers. You apply broad

knowledge in software application layer solutions and the software development lifecycle, to experiment, solve problems and own solutions that transform epics into new product features and capabilities. Your continuous learning and improvement mindset and collaboration skills are critical to success in this role, as you continue to deepen your knowledge and expertise in the Software Engineering Domain.

Your key responsibilities and major tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Design, develop and maintain high-quality software solutions across multiple platforms.

• Write clean, efficient code with strong test coverage, while conducting code reviews and ongoing system maintenance.

• Translate business and customer requirements into user stories, technical solutions and delivery plans.

• Contribute to roadmap planning through accurate estimation, prioritisation and project delivery management.

• Build and enhance automated build, test and deployment processes to improve development efficiency.

• Provide technical leadership by researching new technologies, defining best practices, producing documentation, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes.

Essential:

• Be an Australian Citizen. Candidates with PR or other Visa types will not be considered.

• We are looking for a developer who has good experience across Java development including Java Springboot and Angular.

• Demonstrated technology capability and a passion for learning and discovering new technologies.

• Able to communicate effectively with stakeholders for reporting and business engagement.

• Able to pivot and prioritise work and projects based on demand while delivering to a schedule.

• Ability to work under pressure to deliver to near-term deadlines.

• Ability to work in a matrix organisation, taking direction from both line and project management.

• Self-starter, able to get up to speed quickly and work independently while also being a team player to achieve the teams collective goals and project deadlines

Highly Desirable

• Previous experience working with container technologies such as Docker and associated orchestration engines like Kubernetes would be desirable

• Experience working with API gateways is desirable.

• Previous experience working with Big Data technologies such as Spark (Scala), Kafka and other applications would be desirable.

• Good working knowledge with relational and non-relational database backends such as MySQL, Cassandra/HBase, Coucbase etc.

• Good knowledge of working with DevOps tools such as – Bamboo, Jira, BitBucket/GitLab, SonarQube, Coverity etc.

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