Full Stack Engineer (JAVA)

Job Description

• Permanent
• Gold Coast – 2 days a week in office and 3 days WFH
• Looking for a Strong Full Stack Java Engineer.
  
  

Our hypothesis is, if you provide people great work and an excellent environment combined with a lifestyle, engineers are more likely to join, stay and grow.

We are reimaging our digital platforms to deliver the best customer experience in the market, and you could be part of a team that is instrumental in delivery cutting edge technology into the hands of millions of our customers.

The Gold Coast Engineering team is responsible for the technology that is the powerhouse for Consumer and Business Banking Digital Technology.

How will I help?

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, secure backend services using Java 14, Spring Boot, and other relevant frameworks.
• Collaborate closely with front-end engineers and designers to translate user stories into performant and user-friendly web applications.
• Create, implement, and maintain RESTful APIs using Spring Boot, ensuring seamless data exchange across platforms.
• Develop and optimize database solutions using relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases.
• Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and participate in code reviews to guarantee code quality and maintainability.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Java technologies and best practices, including Java 14 features.
• Foster a collaborative environment by actively participating in knowledge sharing and technical discussions.
  
  

What’s in it for me?

You’ll play a significant part of the future of a business that has been around for over 200 years. Our purpose is to create better futures together. So, we’ll back you in the development of your career, internal career prospects, and flexible working. You’ll also keep learning to grow your career, backed by a fantastic team of people with a can-do, supportive structure. Whatever shape your family takes, we offer generous paid and unpaid parental leave for your nominated primary and support carers. This includes leave to organise adoptions, surrogacy, and foster care arrangements. And we continue to pay your super contributions while you take all the time you need to get your new family settled.

What do I need?

• Proven experience as a Full Stack Java Developer with a strong understanding of Java principles and object-oriented programming.
• Expertise in Spring Boot framework and experience building RESTful APIs.
• Solid foundation in relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and familiarity with NoSQL databases.
• Experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit) and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a passion for building high-performance and reliable systems.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  
  

What’s it like to work there?

We are a collaborative team of passionate people with a shared ambition to make a difference for our customers, our communities and each other. At Westpac, making a difference means creating impact, unlocking our own and each other’s passions, and transformative success stories to create better futures together.

As well as competitive remuneration and a great culture, joining the Westpac family gives you access to a wide range of employee benefits to help you manage your priorities - whether that means family life, work/life balance, ambition to grow or all the little perks in between.

We’ll empower you to shape your career path. Through personalised upskilling, mentoring, and training opportunities, you’re in control of where you start and how you’ll grow.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to have created a culture and work environment that values diversity and flexibility – and champions inclusion.

Hear from some of our people and their experiences working with us.

How do I apply?

Start here. Just click on the APPLY or APPLY NOW button.

At Westpac, we’re all about creating a supportive culture and ensuring our workplaces, branches, products, and services are accessible and inclusive for everyone—our customers, employees, and the wider community. If you’re interested in discussing workplace flexibility, please feel free to mention it in your application.

We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, veterans and reservists, and Indigenous Australians to apply. If you have questions about the recruitment process, please email [email protected] .

Do you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process?

We can provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability and/or neurodiversity. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process at any stage, please email [email protected]

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