Role: Lead Developer Locations: QLD, ACT, NSW, VIC Work Right: Must be Australian Citizen Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain NV1 12 months contract, possible extension - About the Role: We’re seeking an experienced

Principal Developer / Lead Backend API Developer

to lead the design, development and ongoing evolution of a

consumer API platform

that supports

web applications, portals and mobile apps

in a highly governed environment. You’ll provide hands‑on technical leadership, set engineering standards, and work closely with cross‑functional teams (frontend, platform engineering, integration and enterprise platforms) to deliver secure, scalable and reliable digital services. A major focus is the development of a recent middleware platform that will sit between the backend systems, MuleSoft services, and customer-facing portals. The successful candidate will help establish the backend team and technical practices supporting this platform. Key Responsibilities

Lead the establishment of the current middleware/backend development team. Provide technical leadership and set engineering standards and practices. Mentor and guide a small team of developers. Lead troubleshooting, debugging, and production issue resolution.



Drive high-quality software engineering outcomes. Support both portal and mobile application teams through shared middleware services. Technical Skills Required :

Leading design/delivery of

enterprise-scale backend services , API platforms and integrations. Strong expertise in

Golang ,

GraphQL , API architecture, authN/authZ patterns, and service-to-service communication. Cloud-native delivery/operations experience with

Kubernetes

and

AWS

(incl.

EKS ). Establishing engineering standards, code reviews, automated testing and delivery governance. Practical experience using

AI-assisted software engineering tools

while maintaining strong oversight/accountability. Production support and debugging of complex systems Integration experience with enterprise platforms such as

Salesforce

and

MuleSoft

(or equivalent). Peoplebank

and

Leaders IT

are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process due to your circumstances, please let us know—we’re here to support you.

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📌 Lead Developer (Brisbane)
🏢 Peoplebank
📍 Brisbane