Back End Developer

Bridge IT Engineering; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridge IT Engineering is seeking a Principal Developer / Lead Backend Developer for a Federal Government department. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on delivery, focused on enterprise backend services and API platforms that support web, portal and mobile applications.

The position requires strong experience in API architecture, CI/CD, automated testing, and platform engineering, with additional credit for Salesforce/MuleSoft integrations and Cloudflare familiarity.

Qualifications

• Experience building enterprise-scale backend services and API architectures.
• Strong CI/CD, automated testing and modern platform engineering.
• Technical leadership and mentoring of development teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and evolution of enterprise backend services and API platform.
• Provide technical direction while remaining hands-on in delivery.
• Mentor and guide delivery teams on best practices and tooling.

Skills

Backend architecture

Leadership

Mentoring

CI/CD

Cloud

Tools

Salesforce

MuleSoft

Cloudflare

Job description

Principal Developer / Lead Backend Developer | Federal Government

Contract: 12 months + 12-month extension option

Working arrangements: Hybrid – minimum 3 days per week in office

Clearance: Must be able to obtain an NV1

Bridge IT is looking for an experienced Principal Developer / Lead Backend Developer to join a Federal Government department with offices in multiple locations. This is a technical leadership role with a strong hands-on focus, leading the design, development and evolution of enterprise-scale backend services and the API platform supporting the departments web, portal and mobile applications.

We’re looking for experience across:

• Enterprise-scale backend services & API architecture
• CI/CD, automated testing & modern platform engineering
• Technical leadership and mentoring of development teams
• AI-assisted software development tools and practices
• Salesforce / MuleSoft integrations highly regarded
• Cloudflare experience would also be beneficial

This would suit a Principal Developer, Lead Developer, Lead Backend Engineer, API Technical Lead or Software Engineering Lead who can provide technical direction while remaining actively involved in delivery.

*only shortlisted candidates will be contacted