Java Developer in Melbourne

What is a Java Developer?

Java is a widely-used – and one of the most popular – programming language used to create applications on websites, in video games, and in various software applications.

A Java Developer is a developer who specialises in using Java to design and build Java-based applications. They often work alongside software engineers and web developers in order to integrate their code into a larger project.

Java Developer job description

Java Developers are primarily responsible for programming and building Java-based products or solutions. However, they may also be responsible for:

Being actively involved in the product development lifecycle

Testing and debugging new applications and/or code

Creating and maintaining technical documents

Enduring design meets project requirements

Maintaining and updating existing code/applications

What skills and qualifications should a Java Developer have?

While a tertiary education in software development, mathematics, or computer science is recommended, it is not required. Instead, candidates should be able to demonstrate:

Experience working with Java, JavaScript, Java applets, servlets, and JavaBeans

Experience working with Java frameworks

Knowledge of HTML5, and CSS3

Understanding of relational databases; SQL/NoSQL and ORM

Soft skills should include:

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Project management

Translating technical concepts to non-tech clients

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Salary for Java Developer in Melbourne

88200 - 126000

25th Percentile

88200

The applicant has limited or no experience in the position and is still developing their skills.

Demand: Low

50th Percentile

103950

The applicant has an average level of experience and has most of the necessary skills.

Demand: Moderate

75th Percentile

126000

The applicant has above-average experience, has (nearly) all necessary skills, and may also have specialised qualifications.

Demand: High

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Position title

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Junior .Net Developer

73500

80850

88200

.Net Developer

88200

103950

126000

Senior .Net Developer

141750

153825

162750

Technical Lead .Net Developer

156450

164850

176925

Principal .Net Developer

167475

179025

195300

Junior JAVA Developer

73500

80850

88200

Senior JAVA Developer

145950

157500

173250

Junior Front End / JavaScript Developer

73500

84525

96600

Front End / JavaScript Developer

96600

120750

137550

Senior Front End / JavaScript Developer

148050

161175

177450

Junior Node.js / Full Stack JavaScript Developer

73500

84525

96600

Node.js / Full Stack JavaScript Developer

96600

120750

137550

Senior Node.js / Full Stack JavaScript Developer

147525

159600

167475

Junior Python Developer

73500

80850

88200

Python Developer

88200

103950

126000

Senior Python Developer

141750

153825

162750

Software Development Manager

179550

209475

249375

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