Employment Type
Permanent
Closing Date
17 Oct 2025 11:59pm
Job Title
Software Engineer Specialist
Job Summary
As a Software Engineering Specialist, your role centres on collaborating with your team to deliver Software Engineering products and solutions that delight our customers. You play a key role in helping to understand customer requirements and transform epics into new product and capability features. Your teamwork and collaboration skills, continuous learning and improvement mindset, and ability to adapt to feedback are critical to success in this role, as you develop your knowledge and experience in the Software Engineering Domain.
Job Description
Who We Are
We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. Our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. We're all about providing the best experience and delivering the best tech on the best network.
This includes making Telstra the place you want to work. For you, that means a having career that grows with you and working with a team powered by human connection that prioritises wellbeing and choice.
Focus of the Role
Design and support enterprise-grade application systems and infrastructure, collaborating with stakeholders to deliver robust IT solutions. The role emphasizes hands-on development using Oracle, Java, REST APIs, and Azure, while ensuring operational continuity through incident management and effective communication..
What We Offer
Performance-related pay
Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up
Global presence across 22 countries; opportunities to work where we do business.
Purchased annual leave scheme
Additional Telstra day off
Additional 30% off Telstra products and services
Toolkit provided (laptop + mobile phone + plan paid for)
What You’ll Do
Analyze, design, and support application systems architecture and infrastructure.
Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand processes and deliver IT solutions.
Develop and maintain applications using technologies such as Oracle Database, Oracle Apex, JBoss EAP, Nginx, Java, HTML, REST APIs, PL/SQL, Linux, Python, PowerShell, and Azure Services.
Utilize tools like SQL Developer, JDeveloper, SSMS, and Visual Studio for analysis and support.
Manage fault restoration, incident resolution, and change management to ensure business continuity.
Communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and third-party support teams.
Work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Demonstrate strong attention to detail and sound decision-making and problem-solving skills.
About You
Proficiency in programming languages(Java, Python) and database technologies relevant to enterprise applications.
Experience with cloud infrastructure platforms such as Azure and AWS.
Strong understanding of IT solutioning and business process alignment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under pressure.
Beneficial Experience
High degree of proficiency in procurement and supply chain data concepts and practices.
Familiarity with Telstra Change, Incident and Security systems.
Experience with Jira and Agile methodologies.
If you are looking to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!
As part of your application with Telstra, you may receive communications from us on +61 440 135 548 (for job applications in Australia) and +1 (623) 400-7726 (for job applications in the Philippines and India).
When you join our team, you become part of a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone is respected, valued and celebrated. We actively seek individuals from various backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and disabilities because we know that diversity not only strengthens our team but also enriches our work. We have zero tolerance for harassment of any kind, and we prioritise creating a workplace culture where everyone is safe and can thrive.
As part of the hiring process, all identified candidates will undergo a background check, and the results will play a role in the final decision regarding your application.
We work flexibly at Telstra. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you. When you apply, you can share your pronouns and / or any reasonable adjustments needed to take part equitably during the recruitment process.
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