Software Engineer - Java, DevOps Engineer

Overview

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, Hyderabad and Bangalore



Focus of the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Java Engineer to join our team supporting a key Telstra initiative. This role demands a strong background in Back end, API, Security, CI/CD tools, containerization and cloud platforms



What You'll Do


Platform Engineering - Software Engineering & IT develops and maintains Telstra's software and IT systems, working on some really cutting-edge technologies.

• Build and enhance full-stack applications, backend services, APIs, and internal tools
  
• Develop automation to simplify workflows, integrations, and repetitive engineering tasks
  
• Improve CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and release reliability
  
• Contribute to production support, incident resolution, and long-term fixes
  
• Design reusable components, templates, and shared solutions
  
• Embed security, performance, and reliability considerations into solutions by design
  
• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to uplift delivery practices
  

About You

• Over all 3-5 years of experience in Software Engineering
  
• 3 years of strong experience building backend services - Java, Spring boot, Microservices
  
• Experience designing and consuming REST APIs and integrations
  
• Ability to write clean, testable, and maintainable code
  
• Good experience in CI/CD tools like GitLab/Bamboo/Jenkins
  
• Good experience with AWS and/or Azure
  
• Good understanding of Authentication & Authorization protocols (e.g., JWT, OAuth), including certificate handling and usage to ensure robust application security.
  
• Working knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes for application runtime
  

AI-Assisted Development

• Hands-on use of GitHub Copilot or equivalent AI coding assistants
  
• Ability to write clear, structured prompts for code, automation, APIs, and infrastructure
  
• Sound judgement when reviewing AI-generated output
  
  
  
  Good to have:
  
  
  • Experience building automation for workflows, integrations, and internal tooling
    
  • Hands-on experience improving CI/CD pipelines and test automation Cloud & Runtime Fundamentals)
    
  • Scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar)
    
  • Practical understanding of observability, logging, and monitoring
    
    
  
  Behavioral & Ways of Working
  
  
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a structured and pragmatic approach
    
  • Clear and effective communication across technical and non-technical stakeholders
    
  • Comfortable thinking beyond standard solutions and experimenting responsibly
    
  • Passionate about learning new technologies and applying them in real-world scenarios
    
  • Ownership mindset from design through production
    
    
  
  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.
  • Up to 26 weeks maternity leave provided to the birth mother with benefits for all child births
  • Employees are entitled to 12 paid holidays per calendar year
  • Eligible employees are entitled to 12 days of paid sick / casual leave per calendar year
  • Receive insurance benefits such as medical, accidental and life insurances
    
  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 via the contact details found at www.telstra.com.au/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/disability-employment