Senior Network Software Engineering Specialist

Employment Type

Closing Date

Job Title

Who We Are

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain high-quality applications using Node.js and JavaScript.
• Build scalable backend services and business capabilities using microservices architecture.
• Design and develop RESTful APIs and integrate with internal and third-party services.
• Develop clean, maintainable and secure code following software engineering best practices.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and optimise application performance and scalability.
• Perform unit testing, debugging and code reviews to maintain software quality.
• Own CI/CD, test automation, deployment, monitoring and production support within the team.
• Collaborate with DevOps and cross-functional teams to deliver solutions into production.
• Identify integration risks and troubleshoot issues across interconnected systems.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to continuous improvement across engineering practices.

Technical Skills

• Node.js
• JavaScript
• Express.js / Koa.js
• Microservices Architecture
• RESTful APIs
• SQL / NoSQL
• MySQL / PostgreSQL
• MongoDB / Redis
• Mocha / Jest
• Git
• Docker
• AWS / Azure
• Jenkins / Bamboo
• CI/CD
• Authentication & Authorization
• Web Security
• Performance Optimisation
• Essential Skills & Experience
• Strong hands-on experience in Node.js and JavaScript development.
• Strong understanding of asynchronous programming, including callbacks, Promises and async/await.
• Experience designing and developing scalable RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Experience working with SQL and/or NoSQL databases and database optimisation.
• Strong understanding of software testing, debugging and application performance optimisation.
• Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows.
• Understanding of web security, authentication, authorisation and secure application development.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure and containerisation using Docker.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• 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. We are aware of current limitations with our website accessibility and are working towards improving this. Should you experience any issues accessing information or the application form, and require this in an alternate format, please contact our Talent Acquisition team on [email protected] or via the additional contact options found at www.telstra.com.au/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/disability-employment

Qualifications

• Node.js
• JavaScript
• Express.js / Koa.js
• Microservices Architecture
• RESTful APIs
• SQL / NoSQL
• MySQL / PostgreSQL
• MongoDB / Redis
• Mocha / Jest
• Git
• Docker
• AWS / Azure
• Jenkins / Bamboo
• CI/CD
• Authentication & Authorization
• Web Security
• Performance Optimisation
• Essential Skills & Experience
• Strong hands-on experience in Node.js and JavaScript development.
• Strong understanding of asynchronous programming, including callbacks, Promises and async/await.
• Experience designing and developing scalable RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Experience working with SQL and/or NoSQL databases and database optimisation.
• Strong understanding of software testing, debugging and application performance optimisation.
• Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows.
• Understanding of web security, authentication, authorisation and secure application development.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure and containerisation using Docker.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• 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.
• We are aware of current limitations with our website accessibility and are working towards improving this. Should you experience any issues accessing information or the application form, and require this in an alternate format, please contact our Talent Acquisition team on [email protected] or via the additional contact options found at www.telstra.com.au/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/disability-employment