Backend Developer

Contract Type:

Contract

Location:

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Industry:

Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

Salary:

$120.00 - $150.00 Hourly

Contact Email:

joanne@whizdom.com.au

Date Published:

15-Apr-2026

Reference Number:

V-62050

Backend Developer

Seeking a Backend Developer Hands on experience with programming languages like Java, Ruby, PHP and Python 

Job details

Senior Developers assess moderately complex technical issues that may arise within the development or production environments.

Senior Developers:

• promote and deliver flexible, quality service to improve customer experience

• work under the limited direction of senior staff to deliver results

• make ethical, evidence-based decisions using sound judgement

• anticipate and respond to stakeholder needs and expectations

Key duties and responsibilities

• create software and technical designs for the realisation of complex development solutions

• develop high quality code and long-term maintenance of a product's code base

• provide technical advice on software development and maintenance

• provide go-live support and maintenance for complex developments

• perform a range of analysis, design, software development, prototyping, unit testing and maintenance activities  

• undertake analysis of technical requirements to support project evaluation with proposed solutions 

• ensure compliance with endorsed software development methodologies

• identify, investigate, and resolve complex ICT issues 

• assess, communicate, monitor, and control risk

• develop team plans and goals

• prepare draft reports and corporate documentation

• manage and prioritise own and others' workloads to meet business objectives in specified timeframes

• develop and deliver on projects within the assigned area of responsibility

• perform cost analysis activities as required

• exercise appropriate delegation in accordance with legislations and guidelines.

Technical skills

• Hands on experience with programming languages like Java, Ruby, PHP and Python • RESTful API development and standards • Document and relational databases, such as MongoDB, DB2, Postgres • Node JS • 2+ years work experience as a Back-End Developer • In-depth understanding of the entire web development process in an agile environment • SecDevOps practices and principles • Infrastructure-As-Code practices and principles • Experience in microservices and reactive programming patterns

Security Required: Ability to obtain a Baseline   Security Clearance required- Baseline Clearance preferred

Contract - 12 months Contract with 2 x 12 month extension

Location  - QLD, ACT, VIC, SA , NSW and Hybrid - 3 days a week

How to Apply - Please upload your resume to apply. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks

Closing date: Monday 27 April 2026 By 9am

Call Joanne Finchett on 0480 002454 or email Joanne@whizdom.com.au for any further information
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