Senior Cloud Engineer – AWS, TypeScript, Fargate (Contract)

PAXUS; Sydney; On-site; AUD 192,000 - 251,000; Full time

Job summary

Paxus is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer for a cloud-native role in Sydney CBD. The contract runs through 30 June 2027 and includes a daily rate with super.

The project covers full development lifecycle from design to testing, with emphasis on DevOps, deployment and modern AWS-based solutions. You will work across TypeScript/Node.js, containerised AWS Fargate deployments, CI/CD pipelines, and AI-assisted tooling.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience in AWS cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience with AWS Fargate and containerisation.
• Strong TypeScript and Node.js development skills.
• Experience building and managing DevOps pipelines and CI/CD automation.
• Experience with application deployment and configuration.
• A strong testing mindset, with the ability to own quality in an environment without a dedicated QA team.
• Experience leveraging AI development tools, ideally Claude.
• Familiarity with Ping as an IAM platform.
• Candidates from a payments background.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deliver cloud-native applications using AWS.
• Develop applications using TypeScript and Node.js.
• Build and deploy containerised solutions using AWS Fargate.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and DevOps processes.
• Leverage the DHP experience layer for deployment and configuration.
• Take ownership of testing, automation and code quality throughout the development lifecycle.
• Use AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering productivity and delivery.
• Collaborate with the broader Identity & Access team and technical stakeholders.

Skills

AWS cloud environments

TypeScript

Node.js

CI/CD automation

DevOps

Testing mindset

AI development tools

Payments background

Tools

AWS Fargate

Job description

Paxus is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer for a cloud-native role in Sydney CBD. The contract runs through 30 June 2027 and includes a daily rate with super.

The project covers full development lifecycle from design to testing, with emphasis on DevOps, deployment and modern AWS-based solutions. You will work across TypeScript/Node.js, containerised AWS Fargate deployments, CI/CD pipelines, and AI-assisted tooling.