Senior Software Engineer – Cloud & APIs
Summary
A senior contractor (12 months + extension) designs, builds, deploys and supports scalable cloud applications and complex APIs on AWS using Golang, TypeScript and Python. Day-to-day work spans Terraform IaC, Docker/Helm/Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling, with mandatory Australian citizenship and NV1 clearance.
Salary: $130.00 - $140.00 p/h
Closing Date: 2pm Monday 14 September 2026
face2face reference: 678170
Locations: Across Australia
Contract Duration: 12 months + 12-month extension/s
Why Join?
- Lead complex full-stack engineering projects across modern cloud technologies
- Design and build scalable solutions using AWS, APIs and Kubernetes
- Work across the full software development lifecycle with strong ownership
- Contribute to high-impact digital solutions supporting essential services
- Collaborate with experienced developers, stakeholders and QA teams
- Build your expertise across cloud, DevOps, automation and modern development
About the Role
Working across AWS, APIs, Kubernetes and modern DevOps technologies, this senior role will design, develop, deploy and support scalable applications and integrations while collaborating with stakeholders and development teams to deliver quality outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, deploy and support applications, systems and integrations
- Develop complex APIs and services using languages such as Golang, TypeScript and Python
- Implement infrastructure using Terraform and modern Infrastructure as Code practices
- Build and manage containerised applications using Docker, Helm and Kubernetes
- Develop CI/CD pipelines and contribute to code reviews and engineering standards
- Collaborate with stakeholders and QA teams to deliver and test complex solutions
Skills & Experience
- Extensive hands-on experience with AWS infrastructure and cloud services
- Strong expertise in Terraform and Infrastructure as Code
- Proven experience developing APIs using REST and GraphQL
- In-depth experience with Docker, Helm and Kubernetes
- Strong DevOps experience with GitHub/GitLab, Artifactory, Jira and HashiCorp Vault
- Experience developing automated unit, component, integration and functional tests
Australian Citizenship & ability to obtain Negative Vetting 1 security clearance is a mandatory requirement for this position.
If you have any questions or would like more details, don’t hesitate to reach out to Urvish Kahar at urvish.kahar@f2frecruitment.com.au.