AWS Developer/Lead (Node.JS)

Job Title: Senior AWS Microservices Developer

Location: Melbourne
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: Daily Rate

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior AWS Microservices Developer to design, develop, and maintain cloud-native, serverless applications on AWS. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience building scalable microservices using Node.js, AWS serverless technologies, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, high-performing, and reliable cloud solutions while following modern DevOps and Agile practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain AWS-based microservices and serverless applications.
• Build scalable solutions using Node.js 20.x and AWS Serverless Application Model (AWS SAM).
• Develop RESTful APIs and event-driven architectures using AWS services.
• Provision and manage cloud infrastructure using AWS CloudFormation.
• Implement secure, reliable, and highly available cloud-native solutions.
• Collaborate with architects, DevOps engineers, product owners, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Implement and support CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices.
• Perform code reviews, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and production support.
• Ensure applications meet security, scalability, reliability, and operational best practices.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives where required.

Required Skills \& Experience

• 5+ years of software development experience, including at least 3+ years of hands-on AWS development.
• Strong experience developing microservices using Node.js 20.x.
• Hands-on experience with AWS Serverless Application Model (AWS SAM).
• Strong experience provisioning and managing infrastructure using AWS CloudFormation.
• Solid understanding of microservices, serverless, and event-driven architectures.
• Experience developing RESTful APIs.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services including AWS Lambda, API Gateway, EventBridge, CloudWatch, and S3.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and Agile delivery methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and performance optimization skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Docker and container orchestration using ECS or EKS.
• Knowledge of AWS security best practices.
• Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and observability tools.
• Experience in the Energy or Utilities sector is highly desirable.
• AWS Certified Developer – Associate or AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate is an advantage.
• Previous experience leading technical initiatives or mentoring development teams is desirable.

Pay: From $130,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

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Work Location: Hybrid remote in Melbourne VIC