Job title: Software Engineer - Node.js Contract
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Job published: 11-03-2026
Job ID: 64460

Job Description

Join a high-traffic consumer platform used by millions of Australians. This is a 6-month contract supporting a modern backend environment while a core team spins up a new product initiative.

If you enjoy owning production Node services, solving real engineering problems, and working with a pragmatic senior team, this is a great contract to jump into.

 

Why join?

  • Strong day rate in a well-funded engineering program
  • Work on a large-scale consumer platform used nationwide
  • Join a senior backend team with a pragmatic engineering culture
  • Modern stack including Node.js, TypeScript, GraphQL and Azure
  • Hybrid setup - 2-3 days in Sydney office

 

What will you be doing?

  • Building and supporting Node.js backend services and APIs
  • Contributing to the BFF / API layer powering web applications
  • Improving performance, reliability and observability of production services
  • Working closely with experienced engineers on stabilisation and modernisation work

 

About you

  • Strong Node.js and TypeScript backend experience
  • Comfortable working with APIs, GraphQL or BFF layers
  • Experience supporting production systems at scale
  • Familiar with cloud environments (Azure or AWS)
  • Able to hit the ground running in an enterprise squad

 

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