Senior AWS Software Engineer | Federal Government
About the Opportunity
Join a skilled, multi-disciplinary Agile team driving a high-profile, large-scale digital experience platform (DXP) modernisation initiative within a prominent Federal Government environment.
Play a pivotal technical role in designing, building, and operating cutting-edge serverless architecture, integrating advanced AI and enterprise search capabilities using the latest AWS technologies.
What's on Offer
Contract/Engagement: Initial 6-month contract + 1x 6-month extension option.
Location & Flexibility: Canberra, ACT (Hybrid) - Fully remote working arrangements will be strongly considered for candidates with highly aligned skill sets. (AUSTRALIA ONLY)
Role & Responsibilities
Design, develop, and operate highly secure APIs and identity services leveraging Amazon API Gateway, AWS Lambda, and Amazon Cognito.
Build and tune advanced AI and search services utilising Amazon OpenSearch and Amazon Bedrock to support large-scale public-facing platforms and internal enterprise applications.
Engineer robust integrations and middleware to seamlessly connect the new digital platform with core enterprise business systems, ensuring high performance, caching, and resilience.
Construct the server-side architecture of the web platform using TypeScript, Node.js, and Astro, effectively integrating with a modern headless CMS ecosystem.
Maintain and optimise CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), ensuring secure, automated releases through multiple environments under formal change control.
Champion secure development practices, conduct rigorous code reviews, and clearly communicate technical risks and architectural trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders.
Skills & Experience
To be successful in this position, you will ideally bring:
Technical Toolkit: AWS (API Gateway, Lambda, Cognito, OpenSearch, Bedrock, IAM), TypeScript, Node.js, Astro (or Next.js), REST/GraphQL APIs, Headless CMS (e.g., Contentstack, Contentful), and CI/CD (GitHub Actions).
Experience: Demonstrated senior-level engineering experience delivering complex, production-grade serverless web applications and connecting enterprise websites to third-party business systems.
Core Capabilities: Strong Agile delivery focus, secure coding practices, and the ability to mentor peers through code reviews. Current AWS Certifications (Developer, Solutions Architect, or Machine Learning/AI) and headless CMS certifications are highly regarded.
Eligibility & Clearance Requirements
Security Clearance: Due to the nature of this environment, an active security clearance is not required for this role; however, candidates must be Australian Citizens with the ability to obtain a baseline clearance or undergo standard national police checks if requested by the department.
How to Apply
To express your interest in this exceptional opportunity with Aurec, please click "Apply Now" and submit your updated resume (in Word format) along with a one-page pitch addressing the core criteria.
For a confidential discussion or to learn more about our Federal Government project pipeline, please contact Jamie on jamie.echeandia@ aurec.com