Senior Software Engineer - Java

With over 13,000 employees across 20+ countries, Allianz Technology is the go-to technology partner for Allianz Group companies across the world. We're all about crafting world-class, agile, and sustainable IT solutions that power a seamless digital journey for our customers. From massive IT infrastructure projects like data centres and networks to innovative application platforms in workplace services, data science, and customer interfaces, we're at the forefront of building the future.

We're proud to be a global pioneer of change, as single centre of excellence, acting as Allianz's digital backbone worldwide. With our streamlined approach, we simplify Allianz's business operations wherever they are, by delivering full-scale, end-to-end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age.

Let’s care for tomorrow, so we can create a better future together, for everyone.

About the role

The primary purpose of this role is to support the end-to-end management of applications at AAL, including new development, enhancements and maintenance, to ensure that it meets the customer's requirements and aligns with AAL architecture, methodologies and standards.

• Drive the development of software that meets the functional and non-functional requirements of business users and taking into consideration future maintenance requirements.
• Lead the development and review processes across a squad of 3-5 developers.
• Collaborate across squads to ensure software is being built and tested in a cohesive manner.
• Build new or enhance existing Java based applications on Spring or Springboot frameworks or legacy J2EE apps.
• Lead the design build and diagnose issues on REST and SOAP based services.
• Ensure security requirements are addressed incorporating JWT, O-Auth and API security patterns where required.
• Ensure code is tested in line with quality engineering and CI/CD practices.
• Understanding of web and browser mechanics and TCP-IP/HTTP traffic.
• Able to performance tune java systems through analysis of heap and garbage collection statistics.
• Able to openly and collaboratively discuss business requirements to ensure fit for purpose solutions.
• Lead meetings with business users to gather/ validate requirements for the technology solution.
• Familiar with UML and able to ‘design’ software in an agile environment though use of collabrative tools/whiteboards/wiki pages etc.
• Mentor peers, provide technical advice and guide team members to ensure high-quality cost-effective development.
• Review and ensure that adequate supporting documentation is prepared for software code in line with AAL requirements and standards.
• Ensure that time and effort is logged in appropriate systems as required to support with accurate forecasting and allocation of work within the team.
• Proactively look to identify security and other risks in the software solution through thorough analysis and unit testing.
• Lead production support and maintenance activities for relevant applications and systems to ensure minimal disruption to business users.
• Identify opportunities to continually improve development practices that results in better efficiencies and end user experiences and drive the implementation of these.

About You

• Experience with AI-assisted/Agentic development practices, including the use of AI coding assistants (e.g. GitHub Copilot, Kiro, or Claude)
• Extensive experience in Java development (Spring/SpringBoot, J2EE), Web services (REST, JSON, SOAP, XML).
• Expert at persistance technologies (Hibernate/JPA).
• Understanding of Relational Database and SQL database tuning, transaction locking techniques and query optimisation.
• Some experience on web development (Angular, HTML, JavaScript, JSP).
• Experience in working on structured ‎‎(Iterative or Agile Scrum) SDLC process‎es.
• Strong level design skills in OO Design, UML, domain modelling etc.
• Experience in delivering software projects into production environments in Insurance or Financial Services organisations.
• Experience with end-to-end web application performance tuning including database layer.
• Familiarity with cloud providers (AWS/Azure), containers, spring boot, and container platforms such as Kubernetes or OpenShift.
• Ability to design and deploy cloud-native Java applications on AWS/Azure.
• Experience with web application security concerns including the OWASP Top 10, and ability to apply secure coding practices
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions to automate build, test, and deployment workflows.
• Ability to plan and prioritise effectively, organise tasks and manage competing resources and demands.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of communicating with clarity, impact and influence.
• Highly developed 'first principles' problem-solving skills, combined with a curious and creative mind-set.

Benefits and perks

• Inclusive Culture: Join a supportive, open-minded team focused on customer outcomes, bringing your authentic self to work every day!
• Work-life balance: Enjoy our flexible, hybrid work arrangements, and tailored workplace adjustments, where possible.
• Career Development: Access mentoring, development and global mobility opportunities for growth and success, including access to over 10,000 learning resources.
• Financial and Well-being Perks: Enjoy discounts on Allianz products, retail, tech, and travel, plus financial wellness initiatives and the Employee Share Purchase Program- own a piece of your employer!
• For more details about our benefits, visit the Allianz Careers site.

About our culture

We care about everything that makes you, you. We believe in a workplace that celebrates inclusion and equal opportunity, where people of all genders, ages, religions, sexual orientations and abilities are not only welcomed but valued for the unique perspectives and talents they bring to work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone belongs and can thrive and reach their fullest potential.

Adjustments and support

If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to ***email_hidden*** for a confidential conversation.

Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow. www.allianz.com.au/careers