Job Description
About Peoplebank/n /nPeoplebank, part of RGF Staffing ANZ, is a leading talent solutions provider. We place the brightest IT & digital professionals into some of the region’s top employers. We are expert recruiters who have been placing IT & digital specialists with some of the most dynamic and recognised organisations in the Asia Pacific region for over 34 years./n /n

About the Role
/n /nOur Federal Government Client is seeking a Senior AWS Software Engineer (Developer)./n /n /nThis is a 6-month initial contract with 1 x 6-month extension option, located in Canberra, ACT, with remote working arrangements considered for highly suitable candidates./n /n /nThe Federal Government client is rebuilding its digital experience platform using Contentstack, Astro, TypeScript and AWS cloud technologies. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, building and operating scalable APIs, cloud-native services, search capabilities, AI solutions and integrations supporting the Museum's new digital platform./n /n As the selected candidate, you will:/n /n
- Design, build and operate APIs using Amazon API Gateway, AWS Lambda and other serverless AWS services. /n
- Implement authentication and authorisation solutions using Amazon Cognito, OAuth2 and OIDC. /n
- Design, build and optimise search capabilities using Amazon OpenSearch Service. /n
- Develop AI-enabled services using Amazon Bedrock, including RAG, Knowledge Bases and Guardrails. /n
- Build and manage AWS infrastructure as code using Terraform, AWS CDK or CloudFormation. /n
- Develop integrations with third-party platforms including Shopify, Tessitura and custom collection management systems. /n
- Build and maintain server-side components using Astro, TypeScript and Node.js. /n
- Develop against Contentstack APIs, SDKs and webhooks. /n




- Support content and asset migration activities into Contentstack. /n
- Maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and support deployments across multiple environments. /n
- Conduct code reviews, testing, release activities and technical documentation. /n
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to architecture and technical decision-making. /n To be successful in this role you should have:/n /n
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with AWS Lambda, Amazon API Gateway and Amazon Cognito. /n
- Strong experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using AWS CDK, Terraform or CloudFormation. /n
- Experience designing secure authentication and authorisation solutions using OAuth2, OIDC and PKCE. /n
- Proven experience working with Amazon OpenSearch Service in production environments. /n
- Experience developing AI and Generative AI solutions using Amazon Bedrock. /n
- Strong TypeScript and Node.js development experience. /n
- Experience developing REST APIs and GraphQL services. /n
- Experience building integrations and middleware with third-party systems. /n
- Experience implementing monitoring, logging and observability solutions using CloudWatch and AWS services. /n
- Experience working with CI/CD pipelines, preferably GitHub Actions. /n
- Strong understanding of secure development practices, testing and code review processes. /n
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.



/n It is desirable if you have:/n /n
- AWS Certified Developer Associate, AWS Solutions Architect Associate, Skilled or equivalent AWS certification. /n
- AWS AI, Machine Learning or Generative AI certifications. /n
- Experience with Contentstack CMS, Contentstack Launch, Automate or Developer Hub. /n
- Experience with Astro framework. /n
- Experience in Australian Government or highly regulated environments. /n
- Experience with Elasticsearch/OpenSearch relevance tuning and vector search. /n
- Experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and AI governance practices. /n Australian Citizenship is preferred. No security clearance is required for this role./n /n Benefits of being a Peoplebank candidate:/n /n
- Personalised Attention: You'll be assigned a dedicated Account Manager to support your unique needs. /n
- User-Friendly Services and Ongoing Support: Easy online timesheet lodgement, plus full access to contractor care, payroll, and admin support throughout your contract. /n
- Choice and Flexibility: A wide variety of contracting options tailored to your preferences and circumstances. /n
- Industry-Leading Payroll Services: Enjoy the reliability of accurate, on-time weekly payments. /n
- Contractor Satisfaction Focus: Our goal is to be your top choice for IT contracting and permanent roles, with your success at the centre of everything we do. /n Apply now for immediate consideration – contact Zoe Binarao on 02 6245 1739 quoting Job Reference: #270414./n /n /n 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 recruitm

📌 Senior AWS Software Engineer (Canberra)
🏢 Peoplebank
📍 Canberra