About the job Senior API Engineer
About us
Trideca is a strategy, data and digital partner for technology transformation across Australia. We have worked with some of Australia's leading enterprise companies (including NAB, Suncorp, Optus, Medibank, AGL and many more), to help transform and empower their businesses.
Working for Trideca, you will be challenged to think outside the box and do things you have not done before. We tackle unique challenges and work on innovative projects for our enterprise clients across various sectors. As part of the Trideca team, you will be able to embrace opportunities for growth with emerging technologies, in a fast-paced, collaborative, and rapidly growing environment across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.
At Trideca, we cut through red tape to get things done efficiently. Join us for a dynamic career where you can make a real impact. You can learn more about us here: https://www.trideca.com.au/;
About the role
Were hiring two Senior Java API Developers to join a key project in the financial products space, specifically focused on life insurance enhancements. The ideal candidate will bring strong Java and Spring Boot skills, along with a pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset.
This is an existing solution with clear architecture in place, so we're looking for developers who can hit the ground running, collaborate confidently with third-party stakeholders, and help us drive the next phase of delivery.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop scalable, secure RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot.
- Build efficient backend services and microservices with Java, ensuring performance and maintainability.
- Implement API standards, versioning, and integration best practices.
- Ensure API security using OAuth2, JWT, and API gateways.
- Optimize application performance and troubleshoot system issues across environments
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Agile/Scrum settings.
- Contribute to architectural decisions and solution designs.
- Mentor junior developers and conduct code reviews.
- Support CI/CD deployment pipelines using tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Maintain clear technical documentation and ensure compliance with quality and security standards.
Essential requirements
- A minimum of 6+ years' experience as a Java Developer, ideally in enterprise or financial services environments
- Deep hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture
- Experience working in Agile delivery teams and navigating external dependencies with third parties
- Working knowledge of Kafka (basic is fine you don't need to be an expert)
- Previous exposure to life insurance or broader financial services products
- Familiarity with automation frameworks (while you won't maintain them, you'll need to use existing ones for functional testing)
- Comfort working in a regulated or compliance-focused environment
Our Values
Clients Come First
We obsess over our clients; they mean everything to us and are central to everything we do. We take the time to understand them, so we can deliver outstanding experiences and create moments of WOW.
We Celebrate Our Differences
We are stronger and more successful when we include and appreciate different backgrounds, ideas, and experiences. Diversity helps us be more creative, solve problems better, and achieve more. By valuing everyone's unique contributions, we create a cohesive workplace where everyone can thrive and grow.
Achieve Greatness Together
Business is a team sport, and we are here to win. We respect, value, and inspire each other to bring our best to raise the bar. We will high-five you when you've nailed it and have honest discussions when you don't.
Own Your Space
We own our space, relationships, and client outcomes. We are fully committed and accountable to ourselves and each other; we deliver what we commit to. We adopt a commercial outlook and expect everyone to think and make decisions like we are the CEO.
Encourage Open Debate
We encourage discussion and debate while relentlessly focusing on our overarching vision and purpose in line with our core values; the outcome each and every time is a total commitment to execute what has been decided.
Have Fun, Go Nuts
No explanation is required, have fun, go nuts.
We also believe that the unique contributions of everyone at Trideca is the driver of our success. To ensure that our products and culture continue to embrace everyone's perspectives and experiences, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We are passionate about creating a workplace that fosters active participation and provides an equal playing field, where merit and accomplishment are the sole criteria for success. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We celebrate the diversity of our workforce and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and included.