Senior Software Developer for Aerospace and Safety-Critical Systems

Job Description: Software Developer (Aerospace)

Location: South Yarra, Melbourne, Australia (Open to relocation)

Experience: 7–10 years

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Software Developer to build and maintain Java-based, microservices-driven software for aerospace and safety-critical systems. The role requires strong expertise in Java, Kotlin, CI/CD pipelines, and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) development within large-scale distributed environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java/Kotlin applications for aerospace and safety-critical systems.

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• Build and support microservices architectures for large-scale distributed platforms.
• Develop Spring Boot–based services and integrate Kafka pub/sub and WebSocket communication.
• Contribute to HMI (Human-Machine Interface) modernization using modern frameworks.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, Bitbucket, and Gradle.
• Ensure high code quality through automated testing and adherence to safety-critical standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, DevOps, and system engineers.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 7–10 years of hands-on experience as a Software Developer.
• Strong expertise in Java with working knowledge of Kotlin.

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• Solid experience with microservices and distributed systems.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling (Jenkins, Git, Bitbucket, Gradle).
• Exposure to HMI development and hybrid communication models.
• Experience working in safety-critical or regulated environments.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace domain experience.
• Familiarity with safety-critical software compliance standards.
• Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance.