Java Developer

About the Role

Our client, a leading Government Organisation is seeking an experienced Java Developer on an intial contract until end of June 2026 with extensions. You'll work within the Core Systems team, delivering high-quality Java solutions, resolving application issues, and ensuring secure, reliable systems. This is a hands-on role where your expertise in enterprise Java and Oracle technologies will make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

As the Java Developer, you will:

• Deliver high-quality solutions that meet business requirements and align with OIR's objectives.
• Perform systems analysis, design, and development of new and existing applications.
• Resolve application support issues and provide expert advice on maintenance.
• Conduct regular system maintenance tasks to ensure performance and reliability.
• Build solutions using established standards, practices, and change/release management processes.
• Work collaboratively in a development team with a strong focus on quality, testing, and continuous integration.

Skills and Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Information Technology (or related discipline).
• 5+ years' experience in Java development, ideally with Enterprise Java (Java 17/21).

• Strong skills in:

• JSF (Primefaces or other component libraries)

• Web development (HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery)
• Hibernate/JPA and Maven
• Unit and integration testing (Mockito, PowerMock, jUnit)
• Git (Atlassian Bitbucket), Jira, Confluence

• Oracle Database (SQL, PL/SQL) and Tomcat

• Experience with:

• IntelliJ, Eclipse, or other IDEs

• Secure web app design and deployment (Unix/Windows environments)
• Continuous integration and quality-focused software development practices

If this sounds like a role for you, apply now Or please don't hesitate to reach out to Riley on or email