Software Developer (GoLang/ AWS)

Showtime Consulting; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Showtime Consulting in Sydney is seeking an experienced Software Developer specializing in Go (Golang) and AWS to design, build, and operate cloud-native backend services. You will work on scalable microservices, serverless components, RESTful APIs, and CI/CD pipelines, collaborating with architects, DevOps, and product teams to deliver secure and high-performing software.

The ideal candidate has 5–15 years in backend/cloud development, strong knowledge of AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, IAM,

Qualifications

• 5-15 years of software engineering experience, backend or cloud-native development.
• Proficient in Go (Golang) with proven AWS cloud experience.
• Experience designing, building, and operating scalable microservices and APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain backend applications and microservices using Go (Golang).
• Develop and support serverless solutions leveraging AWS Lambda and other AWS-native services.
• Design and optimise data models and access patterns using AWS data services.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and event-driven applications.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on architecture and technical decisions.
• Provide operational support and troubleshoot production environments.

Skills

Go (Golang)

AWS Cloud

Distributed systems

RESTful APIs

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

AWS CloudFormation

GitLab CI/CD

Job description

Company Description

Showtime Consulting is a leading provider of Shielded Cloud and Digital Solutions across Australia and New Zealand. We specialise in delivering secure, enterprise-scale technology outcomes within highly regulated environments, supporting government, enterprise, and national security programs.

Showtime Consulting is a leading provider of Shielded Cloud and Digital Solutions across Australia and New Zealand. We specialise in delivering secure, enterprise-scale technology outcomes within highly regulated environments, supporting government, enterprise, and national security programs.

We partner with organisations undertaking complex cloud modernisation, application transformation, and digital innovation initiatives, helping them build scalable, resilient, and secure technology solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Software Developer (Golang & AWS) to join a high-performing technology team delivering modern cloud-native applications and backend services within an AWS environment.

This role will focus on designing, developing, and supporting scalable microservices, serverless applications, and API-driven solutions using Go (Golang) and AWS-native technologies. Working alongside architects, developers, DevOps engineers, and business stakeholders, you will contribute to the delivery of secure, reliable, and high-performing software solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working with modern cloud technologies, and contributing to engineering excellence across the software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain backend applications and microservices using Go (Golang)
• Develop and support serverless solutions leveraging AWS Lambda and other AWS-native services
• Design and optimise data models and access patterns using Amazon DynamoDB
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and event-driven applications
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD
• Participate in solution design, architecture discussions, and technical decision-making activities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver business and technology outcomes
• Perform code reviews and champion software engineering best practices
• Identify and resolve performance, scalability, reliability, and security issues
• Create and maintain technical documentation and design artefacts
• Provide operational support, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for production environments

What You'll Need

• Strong commercial experience developing software using Go (Golang)
• Hands-on experience working within AWS cloud environments
• Experience building and supporting serverless applications
• Strong experience with AWS services including Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, IAM, CloudWatch, and S3
• Strong understanding of microservices and distributed system architectures
• Experience designing, developing, and integrating RESTful APIs
• Experience using GitLab for source control, branching strategies, and CI/CD automation
• Knowledge of software engineering principles, testing methodologies, and clean coding practices
• Strong understanding of NoSQL database design, performance tuning, and scalability considerations
• Experience working within Agile delivery environments
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills

Desirable Experience

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes containerisation technologies
• Exposure to event-driven architectures and messaging services including SNS, SQS, EventBridge, or Kafka
• Experience with observability, monitoring, and logging platforms
• Experience delivering large-scale data migration projects, including transformation and reconciliation activities
• Experience with Augur or similar cloud governance, reporting, or analytics platforms
• Relevant AWS certifications
• Previous experience working within consulting, enterprise, or government environments

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline
• 5-15 years' experience in software engineering, backend development, or cloud-native application development
• Demonstrated experience delivering production-grade Golang solutions within AWS environments
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to delivering high-quality technology outcomes