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

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Work Location: Hybrid remote in Melbourne VIC