Join a growing financial services organisation to drive their backend platform strategy and play a key role in shaping their architecture and API strategy. You will be responsible for leading the design and delivery of an enterprise-grade API platform, building scalable microservices in AWS and ensuring backend systems are secure, performant and reliable. This role is ideal for someone with the drive and passion to own systems, build them and contribute to an exciting growth journey. Responsibilities: Lead the design and delivery of their API platform. Build and maintain scalable, modular microservices in AWS Optimise backend systems for speed, reliability, and compliance. Mentor developers and improve workflows, CI/CD, and best practices. Stay up to date with new technologies and guide their adoption Drive innovation, including integrating AI capabilities into the platform. What you'll bring: Strong backend engineering experience in Python (Nice to have Go, Java or similar languages) Proven experience with APIs, microservices and secure integrations Knowledge of authentication/authorisation standards (OAuth2) Passionate and driven with previous experience of designing and scaling complex applications Solid AWS/cloud architecture experience Excellent communication and leadership skill What's in it for you: A key technical leadership role in a scaling business Hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 days wfh) Equity options Great mission-driven team where you can play a key role in their next stage of growth Please click apply today if the above sounds like you! You must have full-working rights in Australia and reside in Sydney to be considered for this role.