Senior Developer - 2 Year Fixed Term Contract

Impactful work that helps make a difference to the Australian people
2 Year Fixed Term Contract
This is an exciting time to join the RBA and contribute to an organisation that is committed to promoting the economic welfare of the Australian people.
The Reserve Bank of Australia are looking for a switched-on team player who is keen to drive solutions for complex problems individually and in a team-based environment. In the Senior Developer position, you will get some of the best learning experiences, with advanced tools and team members who are passionate about protecting the security and stability of our technology estate. An innovative, curious work force with a solid belief in delivering value and efficiency through our work, we strongly believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace and support workplace flexibility.
About the role:
Perform systems analysis and design of changes to systems
Maintain a working knowledge of tools and software packages used
Work collaboratively with business stakeholders and peers to refine business requirements and to ensure they are met
Comply with and contribute to the development of the Bank's policies, standards, and guidelines for software development, as well as tool selection
Contribute to Developer Knowledge Base
Lead the identification/breakdown of development components and tasks, as well as estimations
Support cross team collaboration
Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation
Undertake the coding for systems, as well as integration software services and perform code reviews for other developers
Ensure written unit and integration tests for all developed code follow Bank's standards and maintain test coverage
About you:
In-depth knowledge of Java technologies (e.g., Spring Boot etc)
Experience developing on Microsoft Azure/AKS
Interest and experience in at least one of the following areas: -
Queue based technology like IBM MQ
Backend application w/database development
Real-time APIs, microservices, integration technologies
Application development w/payment systems and ISO messaging standards
Secure coding practices and high availability/performance systems
Have a curious and accountable mindset
Have experience in Git and Azure DevOps
Be More

Working for an organisation that truly makes a difference to the people of Australia, we can offer development and career opportunities in a collaborative environment that supports your growth, wellbeing and promotes flexibility. Your individual growth and success drives the RBA forward as an organisation. Be more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.

Why RBA?

The RBA makes an important contribution to the Australian economy through the pursuit of national economic policy objectives and associated activities in financial markets and banking. We also issue Australia's banknotes and operate infrastructure critical to the payments system, all of which contribute to the welfare of the Australian people. Made up of specialists across a wide range of fields, our people, values, and culture play a critical role in achieving our objectives. Striving to be Open & Dynamic, we consider and incorporate different perspectives, work across teams and are transparent with each other, whilst delivering quality together effectively and focusing on outcomes by prioritising, testing, learning, and refining as we go. Our people conduct themselves with a high degree of integrity, while striving for excellence in the work they perform and the outcomes they achieve. We encourage intelligent inquiry and we treat one another with respect while promoting the public interest through our efforts. We know it is the growth and success of our people that drives the RBA forward. Come and make a bigger contribution while you build and develop your own skills too, because being more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.

The Reserve Bank of Australia is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse background, those living with a disability and from the LGBTQ+ community. We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates.
Application Close :
May 15, 2025
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