Senior AWS Software Engineer | Federal Government

About the Opportunity

- Join a skilled, multi-disciplinary Agile team driving a high-profile, large-scale digital experience platform (DXP) modernisation initiative within a prominent Federal Government workplace.

- Play a pivotal technical role in designing, building, and operating cutting-edge serverless architecture, integrating advanced AI and enterprise search capabilities using the latest AWS technologies.

What's on Offer

- Contract/Engagement: Initial 6-month contract + 1x 6-month extension option.

- Location & Flexibility: Canberra, ACT (Hybrid) - Fully remote working arrangements will be strongly considered for candidates with highly aligned skill sets. (AUSTRALIA ONLY)

Role & Responsibilities

- Design, develop, and operate highly secure APIs and identity services leveraging Amazon API Gateway, AWS Lambda, and Amazon Cognito.

- Build and tune advanced AI and search services utilising Amazon OpenSearch and Amazon Bedrock to support large-scale public-facing platforms and internal enterprise applications.

- Engineer robust integrations and middleware to seamlessly connect the new digital platform with core enterprise business systems, ensuring high performance, caching, and resilience.

- Construct the server-side architecture of the web platform using TypeScript, Node.js, and Astro,



effectively integrating with a modern headless CMS ecosystem.

- Maintain and optimise CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), ensuring secure, automated releases through multiple environments under formal change control.

- Champion secure development practices, conduct rigorous code reviews, and clearly communicate technical risks and architectural trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this position, you will ideally bring:

- Technical Toolkit: AWS (API Gateway, Lambda, Cognito, OpenSearch, Bedrock, IAM), TypeScript, Node.js, Astro (or Next.js), REST/GraphQL APIs, Headless CMS (e.g., Contentstack, Contentful), and CI/CD (GitHub Actions).

- Experience: Demonstrated senior-level engineering experience delivering complex, production-grade serverless web applications and connecting enterprise websites to third-party business systems.

- Core Capabilities: Strong Agile delivery focus, secure coding practices, and the ability to mentor peers through code reviews. Current AWS Certifications (Developer, Solutions Architect, or Machine Learning/AI) and headless CMS certifications are highly regarded.

Eligibility & Clearance Requirements

- Security Clearance: Non required. Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents will be considered.

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