Hybrid Backend Engineer (Java/Python/Ruby) – APIs & Microservices

Hitech Asia Pacific; Federal; Hybrid; AUD 83,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Government is seeking an experienced Backend Developer to design, develop and maintain scalable backend services and APIs within a modern, agile delivery environment. The role offers a long-term contract and hybrid work arrangements across multiple locations in Australia.

Ideal candidates will have strong experience with Java, Python, Ruby or Node.js, RESTful APIs, microservices, and databases such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB or DB2, along with DevOps, SecDevOps and CI/CD practices.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with backend languages such as Java, Python, Ruby or Node.js.
• Experience developing RESTful APIs and working with microservices architectures.
• Understanding of Agile, DevOps, SecDevOps and CI/CD practices.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing scalable backend services and APIs.
• Writing high-quality, maintainable code and supporting ongoing system improvements.
• Performing analysis, development, testing and deployment activities.
• Troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to deliver secure, reliable solutions.

Skills

Java

Python

Ruby

Node.js

RESTful APIs

Microservices

CI/CD

DevOps

SecDevOps

Agile

Tools

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

DB2

Job description

Federal Government is seeking an experienced Backend Developer to design, develop and maintain scalable backend services and APIs within a modern, agile delivery environment. The role offers a long-term contract and hybrid work arrangements across multiple locations in Australia.

Ideal candidates will have strong experience with Java, Python, Ruby or Node.js, RESTful APIs, microservices, and databases such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB or DB2, along with DevOps, SecDevOps and CI/CD practices.