Full Stack Developer

Emanate Technology; Canberra; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Emanate Technology is partnering with a federal government organisation to recruit a Senior Full Stack Developer in Canberra. The role focuses on backend development, API design, and integrations, using AWS and headless CMS technologies.

You will build APIs with API Gateway and Lambda, implement Cognito authentication, work with OpenSearch and Bedrock, and contribute to CI/CD pipelines and IaC. You will collaborate with front-end teams, content specialists and delivery teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with TypeScript and Node.js.
• Experience designing and developing REST APIs.
• Hands-on AWS experience with Lambda, API Gateway, and Cognito.
• Experience building integrations between applications and business systems.
• Familiarity with serverless architectures and cloud-native development.
• Strong understanding of application security and API design.
• Experience with IaC using Terraform, CloudFormation or AWS CDK.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and GitHub Actions.

Responsibilities

• Build and support REST APIs using AWS API Gateway and Lambda.
• Develop integrations with internal and third‑party systems.
• Implement authentication and authorization with Amazon Cognito.
• Enhance search services using Amazon OpenSearch.
• Develop AI-enabled services using Amazon Bedrock.
• Work with TypeScript and Node.js.
• Support Contentstack integrations and content delivery services.
• Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code.
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions.
• Contribute to architecture decisions, design and code reviews.
• Support production releases and platform improvements.

Job description

Emanate Technology is working with a federal government organisation looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer to help deliver a new digital platform built on modern AWS and headless CMS technologies.

This role is primarily focused on backend development and integrations rather than traditional front-end development. You'll be building APIs, authentication services, search capability and integrations with business systems, while working alongside front-end developers, content specialists and delivery teams.

It's a good fit for someone who enjoys building things properly, likes working across multiple technologies and is comfortable owning technical problems from design through to production.

What You'll Be Doing

• Building and supporting APIs using AWS API Gateway and Lambda
• Developing integrations with internal and third‑party systems
• Implementing authentication and authorisation using Amazon Cognito
• Building and improving search services using Amazon OpenSearch
• Developing AI‑enabled services using Amazon Bedrock
• Working with TypeScript, Node.js and modern web technologies
• Supporting Contentstack integrations and content delivery services
• Building and maintaining Infrastructure as Code
• Maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions
• Contributing to architecture decisions, technical design and code reviews
• Supporting production releases and ongoing platform improvements

What we're Looking For

• Strong experience building applications using TypeScript and Node.js
• Experience designing and developing REST APIs
• Hands‑on AWS experience, particularly Lambda, API Gateway and Cognito
• Experience building integrations between applications and business systems
• Experience with serverless architectures and cloud‑native development
• Strong understanding of application security, authentication and API design
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation or AWS CDK
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and GitHub Actions
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders

Nice to Have

• Experience with OpenSearch
• Experience with Bedrock or other AI services
• Experience with Astro, Next.js or similar frameworks
• Experience with Contentstack, Contentful or other headless CMS platforms
• AWS certifications
• Experience working in government or another regulated environment

What's On Offer?

• Work across a modern AWS stack with a strong focus on backend development and integrations
• Opportunity to contribute to a high‑profile website rebuild and content platform migration
• Small team environment with genuine ownership and autonomy
• No security clearance required

We are an inclusive employer committed to fostering a diverse and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people of all ages, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.