Employment: Permanent Role
Experience: 7+ years
Location: Sydney, Australia - Hybrid
Eligibility: Candidates must have the right to work in Australia (Citizen, PR, Valid Visa holders).
Role Summary:
We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer to lead the design and implementation of cloud-native API platforms. This hands-on role involves building secure, scalable APIs on AWS, developing microservices in Golang, and driving Infrastructure as Code (Terraform). You will mentor engineers, influence architecture, and collaborate with platform, security, and delivery teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop high-performance microservices in Golang and REST/JSON APIs.
Design and implement scalable cloud architectures and enterprise API platforms on AWS.
Manage API Gateways and API management platforms, including security, traffic policies, and governance.
Implement Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) for multi-environment deployments with reusable modules.
Drive reliability, observability, and automation across cloud and API platforms.
Provide technical leadership and mentor engineering teams.
Required Skills:
AWS Cloud: VPC, EC2, EKS/ECS, IAM, ALB/NLB, S3, RDS, CloudWatch.
API Platforms: Hands-on experience with Kong Enterprise, API Gateway, or similar solutions.
Golang: Expertise in building efficient, scalable microservices.
Terraform: Experience with multi-environment deployments, CI/CD integration, and reusable modules.
Nice to Have:
Experience with Kubernetes (EKS) or service mesh architectures.
Exposure to BFSI, FinTech, or regulated environments.
Familiarity with API standards like OpenAPI or AsyncAPI.
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