Software Engineer (Java & Goland) - NV1

Develop secure, high-performance software and microservices for mission-critical environments using Java, cloud, and DevOps technologies.

07th October, 2026 Company Description

Showtime Consulting is a leading provider of Shielded Cloud and Digital Solutions across Australia and New Zealand. We specialise in delivering secure, enterprise-scale technology solutions across cloud, infrastructure, cybersecurity, business applications, and digital transformation programs.

We partner with government and enterprise organisations to build high-performing technology teams that deliver scalable, efficient, and future-ready business solutions.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to design, develop, and deliver scalable software solutions across a range of enterprise and mission-critical platforms.

This ideal for a hands-on engineer with strong Java development expertise, experience building APIs and microservices, and a passion for creating secure, high-performing applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to architectural decisions, and play a key role throughout the full software development lifecycle.

You will work closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions while ensuring quality, performance, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust, scalable, and secure software solutions across multiple platforms.
• Build and maintain high-quality, well-tested, and maintainable codebases.
• Develop and deploy APIs and microservices using modern development frameworks.
• Participate in software architecture, technical design, and solution planning activities.
• Review code, provide technical guidance, and contribute to engineering best practices.
• Break down business and product requirements into user stories and technical deliverables.
• Automate software build, testing, and deployment processes.
• Support CI/CD pipeline development and continuous delivery initiatives.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve application and platform issues.
• Collaborate with customers, stakeholders, and technical teams to design practical solutions.
• Produce technical documentation, design artefacts, and operational support documentation.
• Research emerging technologies and contribute to innovation initiatives.
• Support system performance tuning, optimisation, and platform reliability improvements.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Identify, manage, and elevate risks that may impact project delivery.

What You'll Need

• Strong commercial experience developing enterprise applications using Java.
• Experience designing and developing REST APIs and microservices using frameworks such as Spring Boot.
• Experience working within the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices.
• Experience with containerisation technologies including Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.
• Experience working with messaging technologies such as Kafka and ActiveMQ.
• Strong understanding of relational and non-relational databases including:
  • MySQL
  • MongoDB
  • ClickHouse
• Experience with version control and source code management tools such as Git, BitBucket, or GitLab.
• Experience working with DevOps tooling including:
  • Bamboo
  • Jira
  • SonarQube
  • Veracode
• Experience developing secure, high-performance, and scalable applications.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced delivery environment.

Preferred Skills

• Commercial experience developing applications in Golang.
• Experience working with high-performance network protocols and data processing systems.
• Experience with API gateway technologies such as WSO2 or NGINX.
• Experience working within complex government, defence, or secure enterprise environments.
• Exposure to cloud-native architectures and containerised application delivery.
• Experience contributing to technical roadmaps, strategic initiatives, and innovation programs.

Security Clearance Requirements

Candidates must be Australian Citizens and hold a current NV1 or NV2 Australian Government Security Clearance to be considered.