Software Developer - APIs & Microservices

N2S.Global; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

N2S.Global in Sydney, Australia seeks an experienced Software Developer / API & Microservices Engineer to design, develop, and support large-scale enterprise integration solutions and telecoms platforms.

You will build secure, scalable APIs with TypeScript/Node.js, apply API governance, manage CI/CD pipelines, and deploy in Kubernetes-based environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cloud-native applications; strong debugging and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in backend software development.
• Strong experience developing enterprise APIs and microservices.
• Proven expertise with cloud-native deployments and Kubernetes.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade APIs and microservices.
• Develop and manage integrations with enterprise applications and external systems.
• Implement API governance, security, and best practices across platforms.
• Create and maintain API specifications using OpenAPI/Swagger standards.
• Develop, optimize, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
• Deploy and support applications within Kubernetes-based environments.
• Produce technical documentation, operational runbooks, and support procedures.
• Troubleshoot production issues and participate in application lifecycle management.
• Perform code reviews and contribute to engineering standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with architects, DevOps engineers, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.

Skills

TypeScript

Node.js

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

OpenAPI/Swagger

Git

GitLab

CI/CD Automation

Kubernetes

OAuth 2.0

OIDC

MongoDB

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Software Developer / API & Microservices Engineer with strong expertise in TypeScript, Node.js, API Development, Microservices Architecture, Kubernetes, and API Management Platforms to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and supporting large-scale enterprise integration solutions and telecommunications platforms.

This role requires hands-on experience building secure, scalable APIs and backend services while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust cloud-native applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade APIs and microservices.
• Develop and manage integrations with enterprise applications and external systems.
• Implement API governance, security, and best practices across platforms.
• Create and maintain API specifications using OpenAPI/Swagger standards.
• Develop, optimize, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
• Deploy and support applications within Kubernetes-based environments.
• Produce technical documentation, operational runbooks, and support procedures.
• Troubleshoot production issues and participate in application lifecycle management.
• Perform code reviews and contribute to engineering standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with architects, DevOps engineers, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.

Required Technical Skills

• TypeScript
• Node.js

API & Integration Technologies

• REST APIs
• Google Apigee or other API Management Platforms
• Git
• GitLab
• CI/CD Automation
• DevOps Practices
• Automated Testing Frameworks

Security

• OAuth 2.0
• OpenID Connect (OIDC)
• API Security Best Practices

Databases

• MongoDB

Highly Desirable Skills

• Telecommunications Domain Experience
• 4G/5G Networks
• OSS/BSS Systems

Messaging & Caching

• Kafka
• Redis

Observability & Monitoring

• Grafana

Advanced DevOps & Security

• DevSecOps Practices
• Container Security
• Secrets Management
• GitOps
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Preferred Background

Candidates with experience in the following roles are encouraged to apply:

• Software Developer
• Senior Software Developer
• Node.js Developer
• API Developer
• Integration Developer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in backend software development.
• Strong experience developing enterprise APIs and microservices.
• Proven expertise with cloud-native deployments and Kubernetes.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills