Senior API Engineer – Financial Services | Contract Opportunity | Excellent Pay Rates
Your New Company
Join a leading financial organisation renowned for its innovation and customer-centric approach. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to high-impact fintech projects in a dynamic, agile environment, while enjoying competitive contract rates and working with cutting-edge technologies.
Your New Role
As an API Engineer, you will be part of a collaborative development team responsible for designing and building microservices using Node.js and Golang. You will play a key role in implementing integration strategies, setting up CI/CD pipelines in GitLab, and deploying containerised applications in AWS using AWS container services.
You will work closely with architects and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing APIs that support core financial services.
Requirements
- Proven experience as an API Engineer, ideally within the financial services domain
- Strong hands-on experience with Node.js and Golang for microservices development
- Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and experience with GitLab
- Experience with Docker and container-based deployment in AWS
- Familiarity with AWS services and cloud-native integration strategies
- Experience working with architects to design integration solutions
- Agile delivery experience, with exposure to Scrum leadership
What You'll Need to Succeed
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced agile environment
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
- A proactive mindset with a passion for clean, scalable code and cloud-native development
What You Will Get in Return
- A highly competitive daily rate
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge fintech projects
- Flexible working arrangements
- Exposure to a modern tech stack and cloud-first architecture
- A collaborative and inclusive team culture
What You Need to Do Now
If you're an experienced API Engineer ready to take on a rewarding contract role in the financial sector, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Kanika Behl at [email protected] for a confidential discussion.
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- Posted
- Oct 21, 2025
- Type
- Contract
- Level
- Mid-Senior
- Location
- Melbourne
- Company
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