Senior Software Engineer
Paxus ·www.paxus.com.au
Apply direct- 12 Month contract + potential to extend
- Day rate up to $1200 + Super depending on provided experience
- Hybrid working arrangement
An enterprise organisation is seeking two Senior Software Engineers to join a high-impact engineering team delivering a critical entitlements platform as part of a broader digital transformation program.
The platform is built primarily using Node.js and runs within an AWS environment, although delivered through an enterprise abstraction layer that introduces additional complexity. Engineers will need to understand how infrastructure, networking and system components interact.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs using Node.js
- Contribute across the full software development lifecycle including design, development, testing, and deployment
- Develop scalable and secure services within an identity and entitlements domain
- Work within AWS environments and navigate infrastructure and networking considerations
- Take ownership of code quality including automated unit, integration, and performance testing
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and support reliable deployment practices
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues
- Collaborate with cross-functional team members including product, data, and engineering
- Contribute to data modelling and system design decisions
- Ensure solutions are secure, performant, and maintainable
Requirements
- Strong backend development experience using Node.js
- Solid understanding of API design and development
- Experience working across the full software development lifecycle
- Strong knowledge of AWS or cloud-based environments
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Proven ability to write and maintain automated tests
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
- Experience working in enterprise environments
Desirables
- Experience with identity and access management platforms
- Exposure to Ping Identity or ForgeRock (Ping IDM)
- Familiarity with graph databases such as Neptune
- Experience with relational databases such as Aurora
- Understanding of networking concepts including gateways and load balancing
To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Melody Ghaemi via email mghaemi@paxus.com.au and quote the above job reference number.
Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.