Backend Developer (Python / API Integration) - Contract

  • Australia
  • Sydney
  • Contract
  • Negotiable

Location: Sydney (Hybrid – 2 days WFH)
Duration: 6-month contract

We’re partnering with one of Australia’s leading universities undergoing a major digital transformation, and they’re looking for a Backend Developer with strong API and integration experience to join their team.

This is not a typical CRUD backend role – you’ll play a key part in building and optimising a central API layer that connects multiple enterprise systems and powers critical digital platforms.

🔧 What you’ll be doing

  • Design, build and maintain scalable APIs using Python (FastAPI preferred)
  • Develop a unified API / middleware layer to integrate multiple internal and external systems
  • Ingest and transform data from third-party platforms and integration services
  • Implement secure authentication and authorisation (OAuth2, JWT, etc.)
  • Optimise API performance, caching, and response times
  • Work closely with frontend teams, integration specialists, and business stakeholders
  • Contribute to system design, best practices, and performance improvements

🧠 What we’re looking for

  • Strong backend development experience with Python (FastAPI, Flask, or Django)
  • Proven experience building and working with APIs and system integrations
  • Experience handling data ingestion, transformation, and external system connectivity
  • Solid understanding of API security, authentication, and best practices
  • Experience working in integration-heavy environments (middleware, webhooks, ETL, etc.)
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure preferred) and modern development practices (CI/CD, Git)

➕ Nice to have

  • Experience integrating with Microsoft Dynamics / Power Platform
  • Exposure to CMS or forms platforms (e.g. Squiz or similar)
  • Experience with enterprise integration tools (e.g. Talend, Boomi, MuleSoft)

💡 Why apply?

  • Work on a large-scale digital transformation within a leading university
  • Own and shape a critical API layer across multiple systems
  • Collaborative, cross-functional environment
  • Hybrid working model with flexibility

If you’re a backend engineer who enjoys solving integration challenges and building scalable APIs, this is a great opportunity to make a real impact.

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