Senior Full Stack Developer

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The Senior Fullstack Developer designs and maintains secure, scalable web applications, APIs, and BFF services that support VicRoads' digital platforms. With expertise in both frontend and backend technologies-including React, Next.js, GraphQL, and cloud infrastructure-they ensure seamless integration between user interfaces and enterprise systems. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, the developer delivers robust, maintainable solutions aligned with best practices, while mentoring others and contributing to platform maturity. They drive innovation through CI/CD pipelines, uphold coding and security standards, and optimise performance across VicRoads' digital services. BFF Development: Architect and maintain the GraphQL BFF layer, designing secure and scalable APIs, integrating microservices using federation best practices, and implementing consistent error handling, monitoring, and versioning strategies to support frontend applications. Full Stack Development: Build full-stack features across React frontends and Node.js/TypeScript backends, ensuring seamless integration with the GraphQL BFF layer, and collaborating with UX and frontend teams to align APIs with interface requirements and optimise performance. Quality Assurance and DevOps Implement secure coding practices and protection against vulnerabilities (e.g., XSS, CSRF), contribute to CI/CD and cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS), ensure accessibility compliance (WCAG), and proactively address issues to deliver high-quality, reliable solutions. Teamwork & Collaboration: Mentor junior developers to build capability, promote best development practices, and partner with cross-functional teams to define business requirements and deliver user-centric solutions. About you You're a versatile and experienced full-stack engineer with deep expertise in the JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystem , including frameworks like React , Node.js , and Express . You've designed and built scalable GraphQL and RESTful APIs , and you understand how to architect robust web applications and microservices that perform under pressure. You're confident working across the stack-from frontend interfaces to backend services-and you bring a strong understanding of web application architecture , containerisation (e.g., Docker), and CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions or GitLab CI . You've worked with both relational and non-relational databases such as PostgreSQL , MongoDB , or DynamoDB , and you know how to choose the right tool for the job. You're comfortable deploying to AWS , leveraging services like Lambda , API Gateway , ECS/Fargate , and S3 to build scalable, cloud-native solutions. Security and reliability are part of your mindset-you understand OAuth 2.0 , JWT , and best practices for application security , performance tuning , and observability .

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At VicRoads the work you do has real impact. Our work connects people and communities. We keep Victorians moving safely and smoothly today and help them be ready for tomorrow. VicRoads empowers our people to learn and grow- focusing on impact and innovation. We reflect the diversity of Victoria and foster clever thinking to keep you and the community moving. VicRoads is progressing too. In August 2022, we started on a new chapter when the Victorian State Government partnered with Aware Super, Australian Retirement Trust, and Macquarie Asset Management to operate registration and licensing services on its behalf. We work collaboratively with the Victorian State Government to ensure we fulfill regulatory requirements, deliver State projects and safeguard customer data. The Victorian State Government retains sole responsibility for road access, infrastructure and safety. Annual Salary Range: Up to $170,000 for Senior and $140 for Midweight Employment Type : Ongoing - Full-Time Usual Work Location : QV 180 Lonsdale Street CBD/ Work from home Technical Expertise: S trong experience developing with GraphQL, Next.js, Node.js and React Are you passionate about creating products and experiences that not only meet user needs but also captivate their hearts and minds? Are you excited about the challenge of balancing customer desirability with business viability, technology feasibility and broader business strategy to deliver exceptional experiences? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you! We are seeking a talented and driven individual to join our dynamic Technology Operations team. As a team member, you will play a pivotal role in working with our business and helping to support and provide engineering services to the digital platform. You will work alongside a group of passionate professionals who are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that exceed customer expectations. Your team is part of the Technology division, a team that are truly collaborative and passionate, and work closely together to deliver outcomes that positively transform the way our customers use our services.

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