Job Description
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Lead the architecture and engineering of enterprise-scale API platforms using Golang, GraphQL and AWS
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12-month contract + 12-month extension option
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Australian citizenship required | Must be able to obtain NV1 clearance
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Take on a principal-level engineering role focused on the design, evolution and operation of consumer-facing API platforms and backend services.
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You'll work across Golang, GraphQL, AWS, Kubernetes and modern platform engineering, setting technical standards and guiding architecture while still remaining actively involved in solution delivery.
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The Role
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Your Responsibilities Will Include
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Leading the design and evolution of enterprise API platforms and backend services
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Defining API architecture, engineering standards and technical practices
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Building and operating cloud-native services across AWS, EKS and Kubernetes
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Driving modern engineering practices across CI/CD, automated testing, observability and platform automation
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Mentoring engineers and guiding technical decision-making across integrated delivery teams
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About You
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We're particularly interested in:
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Robust experience leading enterprise-scale backend services,



API platforms and integrations
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Deep technical expertise in Golang, GraphQL and modern API architecture
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Strong experience with authentication, authorisation and service-to-service communication
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Cloud-native engineering experience across AWS, EKS and Kubernetes
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Experience establishing engineering standards, CI/CD, automated testing and software delivery governance
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Strong leadership and mentoring capability across multidisciplinary engineering teams
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Experience with AI-assisted software engineering tools
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Experience with Cloudflare, Salesforce, and MuleSoft would be highly regarded.
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Why Consider the Opportunity?
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This is a strong fit for someone who wants principal-level technical influence without stepping away from engineering.
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You'll shape API architecture, engineering standards and platform direction while still working closely with delivery teams across backend, integration, platform and digital channels.
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Hybrid working is available, with a minimum of three days per week in the office and flexibility for the remaining two days.

📌 Lead Backend Engineer (Canberra)
🏢 Talent
📍 Canberra