Senior Backend API Lead – Golang, GraphQL, Cloud

Peoplebank; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoplebank is seeking a seasoned Principal Developer / Lead Backend API Developer to steer the design and evolution of a consumer API platform that powers web applications, portals and mobile apps within a governed environment.

You will provide hands-on technical leadership, set engineering standards and collaborate with frontend, platform engineering, integration and enterprise teams to deliver secure, scalable digital services.

Qualifications

• Experience leading the design and delivery of enterprise-scale backend services and API platforms.
• Proficiency in Go (Golang) and GraphQL; strong API architecture and authN/authZ patterns.
• Cloud-native delivery with Kubernetes and AWS (incl. EKS).
• Experience establishing engineering standards, code reviews, testing and governance.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted software engineering tools while maintaining governance.
• Production support and debugging of complex systems.
• Integration experience with enterprise platforms such as Salesforce and MuleSoft.

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 portal and mobile teams through shared middleware services.

Skills

Golang

GraphQL

API architecture

authN/authZ

Kubernetes

AWS

EKS

AI-assisted software engineering

Production support

Salesforce

MuleSoft

Enterprise-scale backend

Tools

MuleSoft

Salesforce

EKS

Job description

Peoplebank is seeking a seasoned Principal Developer / Lead Backend API Developer to steer the design and evolution of a consumer API platform that powers web applications, portals and mobile apps within a governed environment.

You will provide hands-on technical leadership, set engineering standards and collaborate with frontend, platform engineering, integration and enterprise teams to deliver secure, scalable digital services.