The Department is seeking a dedicated Full Stack Developer to join a dynamic development team that manages solutions on the Department's AWS Cloud Ecosystem. You will be working with a large group of technical specialists across different areas and will be instrumental in building scalable, secure and high-performing cloud applications.
It is essential that you have experience working across user interface development, server logic, databases and integrations within an AWS Cloud environment.
The primary project that you will be working on relates to developing AI tools that augment and enhance staff capabilities.
Established domain knowledge with AI product development and experience with relevant AWS Cloud services is highly desirable.
About the Role
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement full-stack web applications using Next.js (App Router or Pages Router) with React and TypeScript
- Develop modular, scalable UI components and server actions/API routes
- Containerise Next.js applications using Docker and production-grade multi-stage builds and ensure that container images are optimised for size, cold-start performance, and security
- Deploy and manage applications on Amazon EKS using manifests, Helm charts, or CDK
- Promote and implement development best practices using modern, automated, and repeatable approaches.
- Ensure all work complies with relevant legislation, policies, requirements, and compliance standards
- Maintain awareness of emerging development practices and industry trends and apply relevant innovations to improve organisational capability.
- Collaborate effectively with delivery, business, platform and security teams, to understand development requirements
- Communicate clearly and effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders, including documenting solution designs, and ongoing support procedures.
- Actively contribute to a positive team culture by mentoring, coaching, and upskilling colleagues in development practices.
- Participate effectively in Agile delivery environments, contributing to planning, estimation, sprint activities, and continuous improvement within SCRUM or similar frameworks.
Our Ideal Job Seeker
Skills and experience:
Mandatory:
- 5+ years’ experience with full stack development, delivering enterprise applications in an AWS cloud environment
- Hands-on experience building, maintaining and optimising web applications in JavaScript/TypeScript and relevant frameworks e.g. Next.js
- Hands-on experience building, maintaining and optimising server-side logic and APIs e.g. Node.js, python, GraphQL, REST
- Hands-on experience building, maintaining and optimising database schemas and queries of optimum performance and security e.g. SQL and RDS
- Strong experience with deploying applications to Amazon EKS
- Experience with implementing logging, metrics, and tracing using CloudWatch for containerised applications hosted on Amazon EKS
- Strong proficiency with SQL, JavaScript and Node.js ecosystem
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Ansible)
- Strong knowledge of AWS security principles
- Strong experience with DevOps/GitOps, automation/scripting tools and CI/CD and version control.
- Minimum tertiary level qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent
Desired:
- Relevant AWS certifications or equivalent e.g. AWS Certified Developer
- Experience developing generative AI products
- Experience working in complex enterprise cloud environments
- Highly developed problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
- Experience working in an Agile delivery environment
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
- Open minded and able to pivot to diverse development work
- Understanding of accessibility (WCAG) standards
- Knowledge of automated testing frameworks
Location and Contract Term: This role can be based in Canberra, Newcastle, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Melbourne . 12 month contract with 2 x 12- month contract extension options pending budget and delegate approval.
Security Requirements: Applicants must be Australian Citizens and hold a baseline security clearance.
How to Apply: Applications close 4 June.
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
Please note you may need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates
Call Kelly 0480 002 457 or email kelly@whizdom.com.au for any further information
