Senior Developer (Geehi)

- Full-time, Fixed-term contract until June 2027
- Based in Bella Vista, NSW We are seeking a mid‑to‑senior Developer with a strong Java background and hands‑on experience working with high‑performance Oracle database platforms, particularly Oracle Exadata. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of modern application engineering and enterprise‑grade database infrastructure, helping shape robust, reliable, and scalable systems for critical business applications. The role
- Support the migration of Java-based applications (Spring Boot, Tomcat) to infrastructure environments powered by Oracle Exadata.
- Review and adapt JDBC configurations, connection pools, and system properties for Oracle compatibility.
- Validate application functionality, performance, and connectivity post‑migration.
- Work closely with DBAs and platform teams to troubleshoot performance, tuning, and connectivity issues.
- Automate environment setup and deployment processes using shell scripting and configuration tools.
- Maintain explicit and comprehensive documentation of configurations, migration steps, rollback procedures, and validations in Confluence.
- Track activities, risks, validations, and issues using Jira to support transparent project delivery.
- Work in close partnership with Infrastructure, Security, and Application Development teams.
- Contribute to the stability and performance of business‑critical applications through proactive issue identification and resolution. About you
- Ideally 5+ years of experience with Java (8+), Spring Boot, JPA/Hibernate, and REST APIs.
- Proven experience deploying Java applications using Apache Tomcat in Linux‑based VM environments.
- Hands‑on integration experience with Oracle databases, ideally including Exadata.
- Strong knowledge of JDBC, connection management, and SQL performance tuning.
- Proficient in implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub, and Artifactory.
- Understanding of core infrastructure components: TLS, firewalls, DNS, and system services.
- Proficient in shell scripting (bash or similar) for automation and environment provisioning.
- Experience with AppDynamics for JVM and database performance monitoring.
- Strong ability to troubleshoot and optimize both application logic and underlying database behaviour to resolve end‑to‑end performance issues.
- A collaborative mindset and ability to contribute effectively within a dedicated modernization team. Nice to have
- Strong analytical mindset with keen attention to detail.
- Familiarity with Puppet or similar configuration management tools.
- Ability to work independently during critical migration or validation windows. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rtaiq