* 12-month contract with extension options
* Canberra-based role
* Baseline security clearance required
Position Overview
An opportunity is available for a Senior API Developer to play a key role in the design, development, and delivery of secure, scalable integration solutions within a complex technology environment. This position sits within a technology delivery function and contributes to the transition of critical system integration capabilities in-house. The role will support the development of modern healthcare-focused APIs, ensuring interoperability, data integrity, and compliance with industry standards, while working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality digital outcomes.
Key Duties
* Design, develop, and support secure, scalable RESTful APIs using Java-based frameworks
* Develop and maintain APIs aligned with HL7 FHIR standards to ensure system interoperability
* Implement robust authentication and authorisation mechanisms (e.g. OAuth 2.0)
* Build and enhance applications with a focus on privacy, compliance, and data integrity
* Develop, test, and maintain APIs including unit, REST, and performance testing
* Contribute to containerised deployments using Docker and Kubernetes environments
* Design and support CI/CD pipelines aligned with DevOps and GitOps practices
* Collaborate with stakeholders, vendors, and integrators on system integration and data mapping
* Apply DevOps principles to improve system reliability, monitoring, and auditability
* Support full application lifecycle including development, testing, deployment, and operations
* Contribute to continuous improvement of development standards, tooling, and practices
* Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and support to team members
Skills and Experience Required
* Strong experience in Java development and REST API design
* Demonstrated experience with HL7 FHIR and healthcare application development
* Experience implementing OAuth and secure API practices
* Proven capability in testing practices including unit, REST, and performance testing
* Experience with containerisation and deployment pipelines (Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD)
* Strong understanding of DevOps/GitOps processes, logging, monitoring, and audit practices
* Experience with API integration, including data mapping and transformation
* Knowledge of privacy, compliance, and regulatory considerations in system design
* Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and technical teams
* Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work with limited direction
* Understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and ability to communicate sensitively and effectively
* Australian Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance and national police check
Application Process
If you would like to apply, please contact Emma on 0480 804 *** or email ************@
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