At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and development of a cutting-edge consumer API platform.
- Company: Join a diverse and inclusive tech company focused on innovation.
- Benefits: 12-month contract with potential extension, competitive salary, and professional growth.
- Other info: Mentorship opportunities and a chance to shape engineering standards.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by leading a talented team in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Expertise in Golang, API architecture, and cloud-native operations required.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
- Role: Lead Developer
- Locations: QLD, ACT, NSW, VIC
- Work Right: Must be Australian Citizen
Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain NV1
12 months contract, possible extension -
About the Role:
We’re seeking an experienced
Principal Developer / Lead Backend API Developer to lead the design, development and ongoing evolution of a consumer API platform that supports web applications, portals and mobile apps in a highly governed environment.
You’ll provide hands‑on technical leadership, set engineering standards, and work closely with cross‑functional teams (frontend, platform engineering, integration and enterprise platforms) to deliver secure, scalable and reliable digital services.
A major focus is the development of a new middleware platform that will sit between the backend systems, Mule Soft services, and customer-facing portals.
The successful candidate will help establish the backend team and technical practices supporting this platform.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the establishment of the new middleware/backend development team.
- Provide technical leadership and set engineering standards and practices.
- Mentor and guide a small team of developers.
- Lead troubleshooting, debugging, and production issue resolution.
- Drive high-quality software engineering outcomes.
- Support both portal and mobile application teams through shared middleware services.
Technical Skills Required
- Leading design/delivery of enterprise-scale backend services , API platforms and integrations.
- Strong expertise in
- Golang ,
Graph QL , API architecture, auth N/auth Z patterns, and service-to-service communication.
- Cloud-native delivery/operations experience with
- Kubernetes and
- AWS
(incl.
EKS ).
- Establishing engineering standards, code reviews, automated testing and delivery governance.
- Practical experience using
AI-assisted software engineering tools while maintaining strong oversight/accountability.
- Production support and debugging of complex systems
- Integration experience with enterprise platforms such as
- Salesforce and
- Mule Soft
(or equivalent).
Peoplebank and
Leaders IT are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
If you need adjustments to the recruitment process due to your circumstances, please let us know—we’re here to support you.
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Golang Lead Developer employer: Peoplebank
Peoplebank is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of Melbourne's vibrant manufacturing sector. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities while working alongside industry experts on transformative projects that make a real impact. Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work arrangements, ensuring a healthy work-life balance as you contribute to cutting-edge digital manufacturing solutions.
