Lead Node.js API Developer - Integration Platform | Contract | Brisbane | Hybrid Flexible Full-Time | Non-Permanent Contract High-impact role on Whole-of-Government integration platform Up to 6 months with potential to extend We're recruiting for a specialist opportunity within a Queensland Government digital team that's reshaping service delivery across the state. This contract position sits within a multi-disciplinary division responsible for building, scaling, and maintaining API platforms that support cross-agency integration, enabling smarter, more connected digital services for Queenslanders. Your New Role You'll take the lead on the delivery and ongoing enhancement of a newly established Graph API (GAPI) platform - the central integration gateway enabling secure, consistent, and high-performance APIs across multiple backend systems and service providers. Working alongside a Product Manager and a talented group of engineers, you'll contribute to a federated microservices ecosystem built for scale, reliability, and collaboration. Key Responsibilities Lead development on a high-visibility, whole-of-government GraphQL integration platform. Deliver scalable Node.js microservices using TypeScript, REST, and GraphQL. Drive API gateway design, lifecycle governance, and secure data interoperability. Build and support automation pipelines using GitHub, CI/CD, and DevSecOps practices. Provide technical oversight in a federated architecture involving multiple teams. Deliver in a highly collaborative agile team focused on continuous product improvement. Participate in after-hours support/on-call work during key project phases. What You Bring Expertise in Node.js, GraphQL (Apollo Server & Federation), and TypeScript. Experience unifying APIs across disparate systems in high-security environments. Knowledge of API gateway governance, OIDC/OAuth2, and ABAC security policies. Familiarity with event-driven architectures, serverless/cloud-native environments (AWS). Test automation and JavaScript unit/integration testing experience. Comfort operating in agile and DevSecOps environments using JIRA, Confluence, and GitHub. ✅ Bonus Points For Experience supporting platforms with high availability/reliability requirements. Prior experience delivering public-facing digital government services or working with federated teams. Ready to apply? Submit your application via the link or reach out to Nathalia.Sousa@hudson.com for a confidential discussion.