Full Stack Developer - Licensing

the original; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer (Tech Lead) to lead a high-performing engineering team. You will drive architecture, mentor engineers, and deliver scalable applications across backend and frontend tech stacks, while collaborating with product owners and stakeholders to shape the technical roadmap.

You will bring 7+ years of development experience, deep Java/Spring expertise, GraphQL, and strong AWS/Kubernetes knowledge.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development with 2+ years in a Tech Lead capacity.
• Expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and the Spring Framework.
• Proven GraphQL experience including schema design and federation.
• Frontend expertise with TypeScript/JavaScript and React or Angular.
• Experience with API gateways like Kong or Apigee.
• Strong knowledge of microservices, distributed systems, and event-driven architectures.
• Cloud experience with AWS (Lambda, EKS, S3, IAM).
• CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Bitbucket Pipelines, GitHub Actions, or similar.
• Strong SQL with exposure to NoSQL databases.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments and guiding architectural decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across the full software development lifecycle.
• Drive architecture decisions and mentor developers while staying hands-on.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and stakeholders to shape the technical roadmap.
• Lead design and architecture across backend and frontend applications.
• Drive API gateway governance and engineering best practices.
• Troubleshoot production issues and lead root-cause analysis.

Skills

Technical Lead

Java/Spring

GraphQL

React/TypeScript

Kubernetes

AWS

CI/CD

SQL/NoSQL

Agile/Scrum

Stakeholder comms

Tools

Jenkins

Bitbucket Pipelines

GitHub Actions

Docker

Kong

Apigee

Job description

You’re excited by opportunities to explore your potential and try something new.

If finding complex technological solutions is your game, we've got the team for you. You're going to help us create seamless operations that result in efficiency for millions of customers.

In this role, you'll:

We currently have three Fixed Term (30/06/2030) opportunities available for experienced Senior Full Stack Developers (Tech Lead) to join a high-performing engineering team. In this role, you will provide technical leadership across the full software development lifecycle, driving architecture decisions, mentoring developers, and delivering scalable, high-quality applications across both backend and frontend technologies. You will work closely with product owners, architects, and key stakeholders to shape the technical roadmap while remaining hands‑on in development and engineering best practices. For more information please view the role description and information pack.

About you

You are a highly experienced Full Stack Developer with a strong background in modern software engineering and technical leadership. You thrive in collaborative Agile environments and enjoy mentoring developers while remaining hands‑on with coding, architecture, and delivery. You have deep expertise across backend and frontend technologies, are passionate about engineering excellence, and can confidently engage with both technical and business stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions.

You will bring:

• 7+ years of software development experience, including 2+ years in a Technical Lead or Tech Lead capacity.
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and the Spring Framework.
• Proven hands‑on experience with GraphQL, including schema design, resolvers, and Apollo Federation (or similar federation approaches).
• Strong frontend development experience with TypeScript/JavaScript and React or Angular.
• Experience with API gateways such as Kong, Apigee, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of microservices, distributed systems, and event‑driven architectures.
• Cloud experience, ideally with AWS, including Lambda, EKS/Kubernetes, S3, and IAM.
• Experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Bitbucket Pipelines, GitHub Actions, or similar tools.
• Strong SQL and relational database experience, with exposure to NoSQL databases being advantageous.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum delivery environments.
• Experience leading technical design and architecture across backend and frontend applications.
• Strong mentoring capability with a passion for developing and uplifting engineering teams.
• Experience managing API gateway governance and driving engineering best practices.
• The ability to troubleshoot complex production issues and lead root‑cause analysis activities

Desirable experience includes:

• AWS Certifications such as Solutions Architect or AI Practitioner.
• Experience with AWS Bedrock or Generative AI integrations.
• Experience with Kafka or other event‑streaming platforms.
• Strong Docker and Kubernetes experience in large‑scale environments.
• Previous experience within regulated, government, or enterprise organisations.

Experience delivering Android and iOS applications using React Native or a comparable framework.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

Flexible work optionsmay be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy

Applications close 11:59 PM on Thursday, 12 November 2026.

For more information about this role, please contact [e-mail].

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW

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