Position: Senior Java Developer

About The Business

Wellcom is a global creative production agency. We are a collective of content, production, and technology experts, working across Australasia, Asia, Europe, and the United States. We provide creative solutions across mediums including digital, print, photography, and video. Our client list spans global brands, local businesses, and creative agencies. We champion efficiency while pushing for the best result, working harder and smarter to streamline the advertising process. With an ethos rooted in reliability and flexibility, we help our clients create meaningful connections with their customers.

About The Role

As a Senior Java Developer at Wellcom, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining our Wellcom technologies and applications. Reporting to the Director of Technology, you will combine strong hands-on development skills across Java and Python with deep expertise in AWS services to deliver scalable, serverless applications that directly support our end to end creative and production workflows.

Collaborating closely with the broader development and production teams, you will proficiently translate requirements and user stories into clear project scopes, while actively supporting sprint planning and prioritisation efforts.

Your solid background in cloud-native development, serverless architecture, and modern application design will enable you to confidently lead technical initiatives, troubleshoot complex challenges, and help shape the future of Wellcom’s technology landscape.

Role Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain scalable, high-performance applications using Java, Python and AWS services.
• Build and optimise serverless applications leveraging AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, SNS, S3, and CloudFront.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering through to deployment and support.
• Collaborate with the Client Delivery Manager and Head of Development to translate business needs into innovative technical solutions that advance production efficiency and client engagement.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code, following best practices and documentation standards.
• Maintain technical documentation related to software design, architecture, and implementation.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, particularly in serverless computing and cloud-native development.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues in cloud-native environments.
• Contribute to architectural design discussions and decisions, advocating for scalable, resilient, and secure solutions.
  
  

Requirements

• 8+ years of hands-on Java development experience delivering complex enterprise projects.
• Strong proficiency in Python programming.
• Proven practical experience with AWS services, including Lambda, DynamoDB (and Streams), API Gateway, SNS, S3, and CloudFront.
• Solid understanding of serverless application patterns and event-driven architecture.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

If you were here in the last month you may have:

• Collaborated with the broader development team and Director of Technology to define sprint goals and prioritise upcoming work.
• Conducted R&D and solution analysis to inform technical recommendations.
• Scoped and initiated development of a third-party hardware integration within our production software.
• Supported the phased rollout of our software platform across multiple studio and agency locations.
• Participated in a Melbourne team social event at local rooftop venue, Mirror Mirror.
  
  

What we do at Wellcom to support the wellbeing of our people:

• Professional development opportunities to support career growth including lunch and learns, workshops, and hands-on development.
• Employee Assistance Program for general wellbeing check-ins, or working through challenging circumstances.
• Access to our online wellness platform and app designed to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing needs.
• Recognition and awards programs to celebrate our people and acknowledge their achievements and success.
• Our new office in South Melbourne was designed with our wellbeing in mind, with lots of natural light, internal gardens, and spaces for collaboration.
  
  

Ready to apply?

To submit your interest in this role, click on the Apply button and complete all of the application questions.

We warmly welcome applications from First Nations People. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation or expression, national origin & disability. We are committed to providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities to ensure their full participation in the application, recruitment process, and the workplace. If you need assistance or accommodations of any kind, please indicate this in your application. We would love to hear from you!