Lead API Integration Developer

• Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne address
• 12+12 month contract - 37.5hrs per week
• Lead API integration of enterprise systems

Our client, an independent Federal Government agency responsible for implementing and administering the National Disability Insurance Scheme, require the services of a Lead API Integration Developer.

Duties of the Lead API Integration Developer

• Lead the design, development & operation of the digital platform services & APIs that power web applications, portals & mobile applications;
• Provide technical leadership for the API platform that connects digital channels with enterprise systems, including Salesforce & MuleSoft-based integrations, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, reliable & aligned with long-term architecture objectives;
• Work closely with architects, frontend development teams, platform engineers, Salesforce teams & integration specialists, establishing engineering standards, guiding technical decision‑making & mentoring developers while remaining actively involved in solution delivery;
• Drive the adoption of modern engineering practices, including AI‑assisted software development, automated testing, cloud‑native architectures & continuous delivery approaches.

Skills and Experience required

• Demonstrated experience leading the design, development & delivery of enterprise‑scale backend services, API platforms & integration solutions;
• Strong technical expertise in Golang, GraphQL, API architecture, authentication & authorisation patterns, service‑to‑service communication & modern integration approaches.
• Demonstrated experience designing & operating cloud‑native applications using Kubernetes, AWS services including Amazon EKS, & contemporary platform engineering practices;
• Demonstrated experience leveraging contemporary AI‑assisted software engineering tools to accelerate delivery;
• Experience designing & operating consumer‑facing API platforms that support multiple digital channels, including web, portal & mobile applications (desired);
• Experience implementing & supporting Cloudflare technologies, including Zero Trust, Access, Tunnels & edge security capabilities (desired);
• Experience designing integration architectures involving Salesforce, MuleSoft or comparable enterprise platforms (desired);
• Experience working within government, regulated or highly governed technology environments (desired).

How to Apply
For a copy of the full job description, including the application instructions, please get in touch with Ben at Recruitment Hive by clicking the Quick Apply button. Alternatively you can reach Ben on (02) 6299 1006 6299 1006) to discuss further.

Please note that applications close on Monday the 21st of September 2026 at 11am.

Recruitment Hive welcome late applications to be considered for future opportunities.

Job ID: BC678472 | LH-07533

We Value Diversity
The Recruitment Hive is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience and are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. We encourage people with disability, indigenous, veterans and people of all backgrounds and abilities to express their interest in this role.