Software Engineer
MercSecNew South Wales, Australia
Posted December 12, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
MercSec is a specialized executive search and advisory firm focused on the information and cyber security sectors across APAC and the UK. The company delivers end‑to‑end talent solutions—technical, commercial, and leadership placements—while providing strategic advisory services to help clients secure top security professionals. With coverage of nearly 90% of the APAC market, MercSec builds deep relationships and offers proactive career guidance to candidates, enhancing their professional growth. Distinguishing itself through industry‑leading podcasts, insightful articles, and volunteer partnerships with technology NGOs, MercSec actively contributes to the security community and accelerates career development for its network.
Job Description
We are seeking a Software Engineer to execute the full lifecycle of the product development, by programming well-designed, efficient, and testable code that adheres to the Secure SDLC.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Information Technology or related field
- Between 1 and 3 years of experience in software engineering
- Experience developing server-side web applications in Java
- Experience developing Java Web Services with public API (e.g. REST, SOAP)
- Experience with relational (e.g. MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB)
- Proficient in object-oriented development
- Able to effectively and quickly adopt new technology
- Knowledge of Java frameworks, architecture, and design patterns
- Good communication skills
