Lead Developer

Peoplebank; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoplebank is seeking an experienced Principal Developer / Lead Backend API Developer to design, develop and evolve a consumer API platform that supports web apps, portals and mobile apps in a highly governed environment.

You’ll provide hands-on technical leadership, set engineering standards, and work with frontend, platform engineering, integration and enterprise platforms to deliver secure, scalable digital services.

Qualifications

• Leading enterprise-scale backend services design and delivery.
• Strong expertise in Golang and GraphQL, API architecture, and authN/authZ patterns.
• Experience with cloud-native delivery on Kubernetes/AWS and delivery governance.

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.

Skills

Golang

GraphQL

API architecture

AuthN/AuthZ

Service-to-service

AI-assisted software engineering

Tools

Kubernetes

AWS

EKS

Salesforce

MuleSoft

Job description

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, MuleSoft 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, GraphQL, API architecture, authN/authZ 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 MuleSoft (or equivalent).

Only applications submitted on or before 12nn, 30 Oct may be considered.

Note: We may use Aida (AI-assisted screening) as part of the initial application screening process.

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.