Software Engineer - Java, Kubernetes & Kafka

Create your best future and join the DFO squad in Connected Markets as an Engineer. What’s the role? Join the DFO squad within Connected Markets, helping build, enhance and support the shared engineering platform used by Financial Markets applications. You’ll work across Core Java, Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, Kafka, Ansible and Infrastructure as Code, building platform capability and automating how applications are deployed and operated. You’ll also work with CI/CD pipelines, observability and monitoring using technologies including Bamboo, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK and Tempo, while providing L3 production support across Linux-based environments. What do I need? Strong engineering experience with Core Java and Unix/Linux shell scripting. Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Helm and Docker, building and operating containerised workloads. Experience with Ansible and Infrastructure as Code, including roles, playbooks and templated configuration. Experience with Kafka and Avro, including topics, schemas and access control. Knowledge of CI/CD and SecDevOps practices, including Bamboo, code scanning, secrets and certificate management. Experience with Prometheus, Grafana and ELK for observability, monitoring and production support. Experience with automated testing and AI-assisted engineering tools. Exposure to Python, React, GemFire, AKS/EKS, GitHub, Artifactory, RabbitMQ, Snowflake, OPA or Unleash would be highly regarded. Why join us? We’re obsessed with becoming our customers #1 banking partner for life and we’re looking for people who are passionate about helping us achieve that goal. In return we’re committed to making Westpac the best place to work in the country. Here are just a few of the ways we’re already doing that:  Special offers on banking products and discounts from top brands, including generous employee-only mortgage rates!  Flexible work arrangements to help you achieve a greater work life balance, and a variety of leave options including Culture, Lifestyle and Wellbeing leave.  Tailored learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career within the bank.  Lots of opportunities to give back to the Community by getting involved in our many volunteering initiatives Create your future today   To get started, simply click on the APPLY button We’re all about creating a supportive and inclusive community. We welcome everyone no matter your age, gender, background, or abilities. We also provide additional support to welcome our veterans, Indigenous Australians and neurodiverse community. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, you can find more information and contact details on our FAQs and how to contact us page, under the Diversity, sustainability and flexibility section. #LI - Hybrid