Backend Developer (Python / API Integration) - Contract
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.
Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.