We're seeking a Software Engineer to transform architectural concepts into production systems across our full technology stack. You'll build and maintain in-house platforms, infrastructure, integrations, APIs, Lambda functions, and both backend and frontend applications while ensuring governance and compliance standards.
Primary Responsibilities
Technical Delivery
- 5+ years full-stack software engineering experience
- Hands-on experience in AWS with experience in ECS, Kubernetes, Lambda.
- Proficiency in backend technologies (Kotlin, Java, Spring Boot, or similar)
- Experience with frontend frameworks (Svelte, React, Vue, or similar)
- Strong proficiency in CI/CD/Pipeline with GitLab
- Strong proficiency in IaC (AWS CDK, Terraform, OpenTofu, etc) on AWS
- Understanding of RESTful API design, GraphQL design and microservices architecture
- Understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases
Key Requirements
Architecture & Compliance
- Proven ability to translate high-level concepts into scalable technical implementations
- Experience implementing security controls and compliance requirements in production
- Understanding of authentication, authorization, encryption, and audit logging
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks and regulatory requirements
- Experience with system integration and event-driven architectures
Technical Capabilities
- Backend framework (Kotlin/Java preferred)
- Frontend framework (Svelte, React preferred)
- Cloud platform (AWS)
- GitLab pipelines
- Infrastructure as code experience (AWS CDK, Terraform, OpenTofu)
Key Attributes
- Self-directed, pragmatic problem solver who balances technical excellence with business needs, communicates effectively across teams, writes maintainable code, and stays current with technology trends.
Work Environment
You will be working in a complex ministry environment characterized by:
- Multiple ongoing modernization initiatives (e.g. Data platforms, agency systems) alongside legacy system maintenance
- Diverse technology stack including Kotlin, Java, Pega and cloud infrastructure (GCC/AWS)
- Government security and compliance requirements that shape technical decisions
- Resource constraints requiring pragmatic approaches that balance immediate needs with long-term sustainability
Work Location: In person