Senior Backend Lead: API Platform, AI & Cloud-Native

DFP Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

DFP Recruitment is seeking a Lead Developer to lead the design, development and operation of secure, scalable backend services and APIs powering web, portal and mobile applications. This hands-on technical leadership role connects digital channels with enterprise systems including Salesforce and MuleSoft and sets engineering standards.

You will mentor developers, champion AI-assisted development, automate testing, leverage cloud-native architectures, and drive CD pipelines in AWS/Kubernetes

Qualifications

• Experience leading backend API platforms.
• Cloud-native design with Kubernetes and AWS.
• Experience with CI/CD and automated testing.
• Ability to mentor engineers and collaborate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and evolution of enterprise backend services.
• Define architecture, API standards and governance.
• Mentor backend developers and uplift capabilities.
• Collaborate with Salesforce, MuleSoft, frontend teams.
• Drive AI-assisted development and automated testing.
• Ensure reliability and security across AWS, Kubernetes, Cloudflare.
• Support architecture reviews and tech decision-making.

Skills

Golang

GraphQL

API design

Kubernetes

AWS / EKS

CI/CD

AI-assisted dev

Automated testing

Observability

Security patterns

Tools

Salesforce

MuleSoft

Job description

DFP Recruitment is seeking a Lead Developer to lead the design, development and operation of secure, scalable backend services and APIs powering web, portal and mobile applications. This hands-on technical leadership role connects digital channels with enterprise systems including Salesforce and MuleSoft and sets engineering standards.

You will mentor developers, champion AI-assisted development, automate testing, leverage cloud-native architectures, and drive CD pipelines in AWS/Kubernetes