Senior AWS Software Engineer

Aurec; Canberra; Híbrido; AUD 140.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Aurec is seeking a Senior AWS Software Engineer to join a Federal Government digital experience platform modernization project in Canberra. You will design, build, and operate secure APIs with AWS serverless components and advanced AI/search capabilities, while integrating with enterprise systems.

Ideal candidates have senior-level experience delivering production-grade serverless applications, expertise in TypeScript/Node.js, and a focus on secure coding and CI/CD.

Formación

• Senior-engineering experience delivering complex, production-grade serverless apps.
• Ability to design secure APIs and integrate AI/search capabilities at scale.
• Strong collaboration, code reviews, and stakeholder communication.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and operate secure APIs using AWS services and serverless patterns.
• Build AI and search services with OpenSearch and Bedrock to support large platforms.
• Integrate the new DX platform with core enterprise systems for performance and resilience.
• Develop server-side architecture with TypeScript, Node.js, and a headless CMS.
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines and IaC for automated releases across environments.
• Promote secure development practices and communicate architectural trade-offs.

Conocimientos

AWS Expertise

TypeScript

Node.js

Astro/Next.js

REST/GraphQL

CI/CD

GitHub Actions

Cloud architecture

Herramientas

API Gateway

AWS Lambda

Amazon Cognito

OpenSearch

Bedrock

Headless CMS

IaC

Next.js

Contentful/Contentstack

Descripción del empleo

Senior AWS Software Engineer | Federal Government

About the Opportunity

• Join a skilled, multi-disciplinary Agile team driving a high-profile, large-scale digital experience platform (DXP) modernisation initiative within a prominent Federal Government environment.

• Play a pivotal technical role in designing, building, and operating cutting-edge serverless architecture, integrating advanced AI and enterprise search capabilities using the latest AWS technologies.

What's on Offer

• Contract/Engagement: Initial 6-month contract + 1x 6-month extension option.

• Location & Flexibility: Canberra, ACT (Hybrid) - Fully remote working arrangements will be strongly considered for candidates with highly aligned skill sets. (AUSTRALIA ONLY)

Role & Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and operate highly secure APIs and identity services leveraging Amazon API Gateway, AWS Lambda, and Amazon Cognito.

• Build and tune advanced AI and search services utilising Amazon OpenSearch and Amazon Bedrock to support large-scale public-facing platforms and internal enterprise applications.

• Engineer robust integrations and middleware to seamlessly connect the new digital platform with core enterprise business systems, ensuring high performance, caching, and resilience.

• Construct the server-side architecture of the web platform using TypeScript, Node.js, and Astro, effectively integrating with a modern headless CMS ecosystem.

• Maintain and optimise CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), ensuring secure, automated releases through multiple environments under formal change control.

• Champion secure development practices, conduct rigorous code reviews, and clearly communicate technical risks and architectural trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this position, you will ideally bring:

• Technical Toolkit: AWS (API Gateway, Lambda, Cognito, OpenSearch, Bedrock, IAM), TypeScript, Node.js, Astro (or Next.js), REST/GraphQL APIs, Headless CMS (e.g., Contentstack, Contentful), and CI/CD (GitHub Actions).

• Experience: Demonstrated senior-level engineering experience delivering complex, production-grade serverless web applications and connecting enterprise websites to third-party business systems.

• Core Capabilities: Strong Agile delivery focus, secure coding practices, and the ability to mentor peers through code reviews. Current AWS Certifications (Developer, Solutions Architect, or Machine Learning/AI) and headless CMS certifications are highly regarded.

Eligibility & Clearance Requirements

• Security Clearance: Non required. Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents will be considered.