Lead the architecture and engineering of enterprise-scale API platforms using Golang, GraphQL and AWS
12-month contract + 12-month extension option
Australian citizenship required | Must be able to obtain NV1 clearance

Take on a principal-level engineering role focused on the design, evolution and operation of consumer-facing API platforms and backend services.

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.

The Role

Your Responsibilities Will Include
Leading the design and evolution of enterprise API platforms and backend services
Defining API architecture, engineering standards and technical practices
Building and operating cloud-native services across AWS, EKS and Kubernetes
Driving contemporary engineering practices across CI/CD, automated testing, observability and platform automation
Mentoring engineers and guiding technical decision-making across integrated delivery teams

About You

We’re particularly interested in:
Strong experience leading enterprise-scale backend services, API platforms and integrations




Deep technical expertise in Golang, GraphQL and modern API architecture
Robust experience with authentication, authorisation and service-to-service communication
Cloud-native engineering experience across AWS, EKS and Kubernetes
Experience establishing engineering standards, CI/CD, automated testing and software delivery governance
Strong leadership and mentoring capability across multidisciplinary engineering teams
Experience with AI-assisted software engineering tools

Experience with Cloudflare, Salesforce, and MuleSoft would be highly regarded.

Why Consider the Opportunity?

This is a solid fit for someone who wants principal-level technical influence without stepping away from engineering.

You’ll shape API architecture, engineering standards and platform direction while still working closely with delivery teams across backend, integration, platform and digital channels.

Hybrid working is available, with a minimum of three days per week in the office and flexibility for the remaining two days.
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