Staff Software Engineer (Java/React)

About the Company

Ambush is a people first company where talented, thoughtful individuals come together to build meaningful products and lasting partnerships. We believe the best work happens when people feel supported, trusted and empowered to bring their full abilities to the table.

Since 2015, because of our people first and long term mindset, we have grown into a partner relied on by some of the best companies in the world. We combine strong engineering, design and strategy with a growing strength in AI to help our clients see what is next and achieve bigger outcomes.

At the heart of everything we do is our team. We collaborate, take risks, lift each other up and take pride in doing work the right way, not settling for a quick makeshift solution. If you join Ambush, you join a group of people who want you to succeed and who show up for each other every day.

We believe in and expect real teamwork, a constant drive to be better, and delivering meaningful long term outcomes that we can be proud of together.

What we'd like to see in a candidate:

• Experience designing and building backend services using Java and the Spring Boot framework, with a strong focus on scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Experience collaborating with frontend teams and working with React-based applications, ensuring seamless integration between frontend and backend services.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design, distributed systems, and best practices for building secure and resilient backend architectures.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement high-quality, production-grade backend systems, with strong attention to application security, performance, and reliability.
• Strong understanding of software quality practices, including testing strategies, code reviews, and maintainable architecture.
• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal) are essential for effective collaboration with global teams and participation in technical discussions.
• Proven ability to work autonomously, take ownership of complex systems, and drive technical initiatives from design through production.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguous environments and deliver pragmatic technical solutions.
• Availability to travel to Australia for an expected period of time of 2-3 months.