API Developer

  • Australia
  • Brisbane
  • Permanent
  • Above market Rates

We’re looking for a motivated API Developer to join a modern, forward-thinking federal government program focused on uplifting and modernising its digital platforms to deliver trusted and highly available services to Australians.

This is an opportunity to work on a major initiative that underpins secure and reliable digital connections with partners, helping shape the way essential services are delivered now and into the future.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Strong hands-on experience in API development and modern engineering practices.
  • Proficiency in at least one of Node.js/TypeScript/ReactJS or .NET (C#).
  • Familiarity with security, performance tuning, and observability.
  • Experience with containerisation, CI/CD, and cloud environments.
  • A proactive mindset and ability to adapt in a changing environment.
  • Baseline security clearance (or higher).

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Designing and delivering REST APIs using OpenAPI 3.x standards.
  • Building clean, modular services in modern frameworks.
  • Applying performance and reliability best practices (e.g., caching, retries, rate limiting, circuit breakers).
  • Implementing robust security standards (OAuth 2.1, OIDC, mTLS, JWT).
  • Managing the full API lifecycle – from architecture and coding to observability and production support.
  • Working with modern CI/CD, containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes), and Infrastructure as Code.
  • Collaborating with partner teams to create clear documentation, SDKs, and migration guides.

Tech Environment:

  • Languages: Node.js, TypeScript, ReactJS or C# (.NET)
  • Infrastructure: AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform
  • Messaging: Kafka, Kinesis, Pub/Sub, SQS/RabbitMQ
  • Observability: OpenTelemetry, Prometheus/Grafana, ELK/OpenSearch
  • API Gateways: Kong, Apigee, AWS API Gateway or Azure APIM

Bonus if you bring experience with GraphQL, event-driven design, serverless (Lambda/Azure Functions), or service mesh patterns.

Benefits:
* 12-month contract with strong extension potential
* WFH flexibility with Brisbane base
* Exposure to modern tech stack and best practices
* Work on nationally significant digital services

Interested?
If you’re excited about building secure, scalable digital platforms that make an impact Apply now to join a team that’s shaping the future of government digital services.

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