Java Developers

Are you a Java Developer looking for your next challenge? Auto & General is inviting talented developers of all levels – from emerging junior talent to seasoned senior professionals – to join our innovative teams.

Your new team

Auto & General is constantly seeking talented Java Developers to join our innovative teams. Our Java development roles are pivotal in building the best digital online experience for Auto & General’s customers, developing cutting-edge applications that allow them to seamlessly buy and manage their policies online. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development of robust internal applications used by our staff to support critical business operations.

Our development teams are dedicated to building highly available and reliable Java microservices, deployed on AWS, which are fundamental to our business.

You will typically be working in one of several cross-functional Agile teams, supported by dedicated Product Owners and Scrum Masters. All software at Auto & General is delivered via Agile methodologies and deployed through modern DevOps/CI pipelines to AWS.

The role

Design and develop fit-for-purpose solutions to achieve sprint goals and deliver value to our business partners.

Leverage your experience to lead solution designs and development of our modern architecture.

Help build out our CI/CD pipeline and AWS deployment infrastructure.

Take ownership of the product, contribute improvement and innovation ideas.

Establish and own best practice testing across unit, integration and end to end tests.

Work collaboratively within a cross functional Agile team, contributing to development, deployment and support activities as required.

* Perform other reasonable and relevant activities as requested from time to time to meet operational requirements

What experience you’ll bring

Essential:

At least 2+ years of Software Development or relevant industry experience

Excellent knowledge of Java

Solid understanding of micro-service architecture and message bus design patterns

Experience in SQL and ORM technologies

Experience in or knowledge of Spring Boot and Spring Cloud

Experience in or knowledge of application and system monitoring tools

* Ability to work in the Atlassian suite of products. JIRA, Confluence and Bitbucket

Advantageous:

Understanding of cloud deployment with Docker and AWS

Understanding of security implications for web applications (OWASP)

Experience in or knowledge of GitLab DevOps Platform

A background in financial services applications is an advantage

Location

Close to a variety of public transport and easy parking options, the Toowong office has excellent end of trip facilities (including secure bike storage and showers), outdoor spaces and plenty of modern collaborative areas to work and connect with colleagues.

Conveniently based at Toowong Village tower with views of the mountains and the Brisbane River, our location is only 4 km from the city and provides access to retail, restaurants and other amenities.

The benefits of working at A&G

Be rewarded - we recognise high performance and reward our people for their hard work through bonuses and other perks.

Work flexibility - with options to work from home two days per week.

Options for leave - life happens, so we’ve got volunteer days, an additional paid ‘ME’ day, paid parental leave and the opportunity to purchase additional leave to cover all of the big stuff.

Grow with us - we’ve got learning and professional development opportunities to suit everyone.

Give back - our A&G Difference program gives you the power to change our community for the better through volunteering, fundraising and donation opportunities for causes that you’re passionate about.

Take care of yourself - your wellbeing is important to us and our healthy mind and body hub, mental-health support and fitness discounts will help you be your best self.

Celebrate the wins - we love sharing our successes and celebrating together - join us and you’ve got a ticket to our many on-site events throughout the year, family fun days and annual celebrations.

Save money - as well as discounts on insurance products, we’ve teamed up with some incredible retailers, hospitality providers and others to bring you discounts on your purchases, no matter where you are in Australia.

About us

Auto & General (A&G) is the fastest-growing major Motor and Home insurer in Australia, providing insurance products and solutions to safeguard a brighter future for our customers and community.

Our range of general insurance products including Car, Motorcycle, Home, Contents Pet and Travel products are delivered through our multi-award-winning brand Budget Direct and partnerships with leading brands - ING, Qantas, Virgin Money and Coles Insurance.

We’re excited about the future and we’re always on the lookout for talented, passionate individuals who can help us achieve our goal of being Australia’s best insurer! If this sounds like you, apply today.

Auto & General values individual differences and believes in fostering an inclusive culture that creates a great place to work for all.

\*A note from Auto & General to recruitment agencies: We politely ask that you avoid making any approaches or sending any unsolicited resumes to our Recruitment Team or Hiring Leaders across our business. Auto & General is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.