Senior back end developer job in australia 2026 with visa sponsorship

This opportunity is designed for experienced backend engineers seeking visa-sponsored employment in Australia's high-growth digital economy. A rapidly scaling Digital Media and Entertainment company based in Sydney is hiring a Senior Back End Developer to strengthen its core platform infrastructure.

The role offers Australian Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) visa sponsorship for qualified international candidates and provides exposure to large-scale, high-concurrency systems serving global users. This position is ideal for professionals looking to combine technical leadership with long-term career progression in Australia.

As a Senior Back End Developer, you will operate as both a technical leader and systems architect, owning the design and scalability of mission-critical backend services. You will work on distributed microservices and high-performance APIs that underpin a content delivery and subscription platform handling massive data throughput.

The role demands deep expertise in backend architecture, performance optimisation, and cloud-native development, along with the ability to guide teams and influence platform-wide engineering decisions in a production-critical environment.

The hiring firm is an established and fast-growing player in the Digital Media and Entertainment sector, recognised for building platforms that support global audiences at scale. With a strong engineering culture and continued investment in cloud and distributed systems, the company is committed to innovation, reliability, and technical excellence.

The organisation actively supports international talent through structured onboarding and Australian visa sponsorship, offering overseas professionals a clear pathway to working and living in Sydney's thriving technology ecosystem.

• Lead architectural decisions for scalable, fault-tolerant backend microservices
• Design and develop high-performance APIs and core business logic using Node.js (TypeScript) or similar technologies
• Ensure systems handle extreme concurrency, data streaming, and low-latency requirements
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, promoting best practices and code quality
• Design and optimise data models across SQL and NoSQL databases with caching strategies
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment strategies
• Support serverless architectures, containerisation, and cloud resource optimisation
• Diagnose and resolve complex production issues across distributed systems

• Minimum 6 years of professional backend development experience
• At least 2 years of operating in a Senior or Lead engineering role
• Expert proficiency in Node.js (TypeScript) or comparable backend languages
• Strong experience with microservices, REST, and/or GraphQL APIs
• Proven production experience with serverless architectures
• Advanced knowledge of SQL and NoSQL database optimisation
• Hands-on experience with AWS or similar cloud platforms
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving capabilities
• Eligibility for Australian subclass 482 visa sponsorship

This role offers international backend engineers a premium opportunity to work on globally scaled systems while securing visa sponsorship in Australia. With a senior-level mandate, exposure to cutting-edge distributed technologies, and a Sydney-based role in a high-impact industry, this position provides both technical challenge and long-term relocation potential for experienced professionals ready to advance their careers in Australia.