Java Developer in Perth

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 Perth

85260 - 121800

25th Percentile

85260

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

Demand: Low

50th Percentile

100485

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

Demand: Moderate

75th Percentile

121800

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

Demand: High

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25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Junior .Net Developer

71050

78155

85260

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85260

100485

121800

Senior .Net Developer

137025

148698

157325

Technical Lead .Net Developer

151235

159355

171028

Principal .Net Developer

161893

173058

188790

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71050

78155

85260

Senior JAVA Developer

141085

152250

167475

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71050

81708

93380

Front End / JavaScript Developer

93380

116725

132965

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143115

155803

171535

Junior Node.js / Full Stack JavaScript Developer

71050

81708

93380

Node.js / Full Stack JavaScript Developer

93380

116725

132965

Senior Node.js / Full Stack JavaScript Developer

142608

154280

161893

Junior Python Developer

71050

78155

85260

Python Developer

85260

100485

121800

Senior Python Developer

137025

148698

157325

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173565

202493

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