Senior Backend Engineer: Golang, GraphQL, Cloud Native

Peoplebank; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

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Job summary

Peoplebank is seeking a Senior Software Developer for a leading government agency, delivering backend services in Golang with GraphQL. This hybrid role in Canberra/ACT involves Kubernetes and AWS EKS, authentication and API security, and collaboration with Salesforce, MuleSoft, frontend and architecture teams.

You will ensure platform reliability, observability and security while leveraging AI-assisted development tools and contributing to secure, scalable cloud-native solutions.

Qualifications

• Backend development experience with scalable services.
• Experience with secure auth and API security.
• Familiarity with cloud-native architecture and observability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain secure, scalable backend services using Golang and GraphQL.
• Support Kubernetes/AWS EKS cloud-native applications.
• Implement authentication, authorisation and API security.
• Leverage and validate AI-assisted development tools.
• Collaborate with Salesforce, MuleSoft, frontend and architecture teams.
• Ensure platform reliability, observability, security and operational excellence.

Skills

Golang

GraphQL

Tools

Kubernetes

AWS EKS

Salesforce

MuleSoft

Job description

Peoplebank is seeking a Senior Software Developer for a leading government agency, delivering backend services in Golang with GraphQL. This hybrid role in Canberra/ACT involves Kubernetes and AWS EKS, authentication and API security, and collaboration with Salesforce, MuleSoft, frontend and architecture teams.

You will ensure platform reliability, observability and security while leveraging AI-assisted development tools and contributing to secure, scalable cloud-native solutions.