Senior Java Engineer

Overview

Nortal is a strategic digital transformation partner for leading companies and governments worldwide. We take on the problems that matter and work only on engagements we believe in — from digitising governments and transforming healthcare systems to helping Fortune 500 companies build competitive advantage through technology.

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer who shapes the technical direction of delivery, not just contributes to it. You will work in Java across complex, distributed systems, advise on architectural decisions, and be the person the team leans on when something is difficult. You will also be close to the client, presenting, advising, and building trust. Engineers at this level at Nortal are expected to evaluate AI tools for their team and build shared ways of working that make everyone around them more effective.

What you'll do

• Identify technical solutions, analyse end-to-end flows in distributed systems, and provide design direction for other engineers
• Take technical ownership of backend delivery, help guide and support other developers, delegate tasks where needed, and contribute to backlog planning
• Implement new tools and frameworks, review code for defects and standards, and advise on new technologies and framework versions
• Identify project and personnel conflicts and bring them to delivery leadership
• Participate in mid-level technical leadership meetings with the client and contribute to bids and proposals at a technical level
• Evaluate AI tools for the team, build shared AI configurations, and mentor others on effective AI use, assessing whether tools and data sources meet compliance requirements for the project's data classification

What you bring

• At least 10 years of professional software engineering experience, including substantial hands-on experience with Java backend development
• Expert-level proficiency in Java, with meaningful experience in other languages and their major frameworks and libraries
• Experience designing, developing, or maintaining complex enterprise systems and platforms. Experience with government e-services is an advantage; experience with ERP, banking, or financial systems is also relevant
• A strong understanding of backend development, including distributed systems, REST APIs, security, and event-driven architecture
• Experience working with relational databases, including SQL schema design and optimisation; experience with Oracle databases is an advantage
• Understanding of different programming methodologies (functional vs. object-oriented, imperative vs. declarative) and when to apply each
• Proficient in CD and DevSecOps, able to introduce and set up practices, and comfortable running Agile processes for a team
• Comfortable presenting project status and concerns directly to the client
• Good communication skills in English (spoken and written)

About Nortal

For over 25 years, we've been shaping digital transformation, delivering complex solutions for global enterprises and public sector organisations. Today, we are at the forefront of an AI-driven transformation era, helping organisations turn data into real business value. We combine deep domain expertise with data and AI to design solutions that deliver immediate impact and scale for the future.

We believe complexity doesn't have to mean complicated, and that the best solutions are those that work in the real world, not just on paper. That's why our clients trust us with their most ambitious, business-critical initiatives.

Our recruitment process typically includes an initial intro call, followed by technical and capability interviews. We will walk you through the steps when we connect.