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Paxus

AWS Engineer

Paxus
Australia · Contract · Mid-Senior

AWS Engineer
Contract until 31 July 2026 (extensions likely)
Location: Canberra or Melbourne (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)
Clearance: Baseline required

Overview:
We're looking for an experienced AWS Engineer to support the development and deployment of cloud-based solutions in a government environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Build AWS application components and Infrastructure as Code based on approved designs
  • Deliver low-level designs across integrations, data services, and dashboards
  • Develop, test, and deploy code across multiple environments (Dev to Production)
  • Perform unit testing to ensure quality and reliability
  • Work closely with DevOps for deployment and integration
  • Configure security, firewall rules, and monitoring (CloudWatch)
  • Implement backup and recovery strategies
  • Maintain clear technical documentation

Requirements:

  • Strong AWS engineering experience
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code
  • Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience working across multiple environments
  • Strong understanding of cloud security and monitoring
  • Ability to work in a structured, government environment
  • Baseline clearance (mandatory)

Apply now if you meet the requirements.

Desired Skills and Experience

AWS Engineer
Contract until 31 July 2026 (extensions likely)
Location: Canberra or Melbourne (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)
Clearance: Baseline required

Overview:
We're looking for an experienced AWS Engineer to support the development and deployment of cloud-based solutions in a government environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Build AWS application components and Infrastructure as Code based on approved designs
Deliver low-level designs across integrations, data services, and dashboards
Develop, test, and deploy code across multiple environments (Dev to Production)
Perform unit testing to ensure quality and reliability
Work closely with DevOps for deployment and integration
Configure security, firewall rules, and monitoring (CloudWatch)
Implement backup and recovery strategies
Maintain clear technical documentation

Requirements:

Strong AWS engineering experience
Experience with Infrastructure as Code
Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
Experience working across multiple environments
Strong understanding of cloud security and monitoring
Ability to work in a structured, government environment
Baseline clearance (mandatory)

Apply now if you meet the requirements.

To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Ian Cardinal on +617 3472 6580 or email [email protected] and quote the above job reference number.


Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.

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Posted
Mar 30, 2026
Type
Contract
Level
Mid-Senior
Location
Canberra
Company
Paxus

Industries

Government Administration

Categories

Consulting

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