Developers (x5) | Cloud-Native | Node.js | AWS | NV1 Clearance

Locations: ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, VIC
Duration:24 months from 1 July 2025, with 2 x 12-month extension options
Clearance:NV1 security clearance is mandatory
Rate: c.$130–$140 per hour + GST
Employer: Major Australian Government Department

Join a high-impact digital transformation program for a major government department delivering secure, scalable, and modern services to the Australian public. We are looking for five talented Developers to help drive the design and delivery of cloud-native applications across a national footprint.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop modern, cloud-native applications using Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS Lambda.
• Design, build, and maintain high-performance microservices with a focus on performance and scalability.
• Implement unit testing with frameworks such as Mocha and Chai.
• Participate in Agile delivery processes including sprint planning, demos, and retrospectives.
• Contribute to DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong skills in TypeScript and Node.js.
• Proven experience building and deploying serverless solutions on AWS.
• Solid understanding of test-driven development (TDD) and clean coding practices.
• Hands-on experience with API Gateway, DynamoDB, and S3.
• Comfortable working in Agile teams with fast-paced delivery cycles.

Nice to Have

• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code tools such as AWS CDK, CloudFormation, or Terraform.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps toolchains and secure software development practices.

Why You’ll Love It

• Work on projects of national significance that impact millions of Australians.
• Be part of a collaborative, modern engineering team within the public sector.
• Enjoy competitive daily rates ($130–$140 p/h + GST).
• Flexible work arrangements across multiple Australian states.
• Long-term engagement with extension potential up to 4 years.