Hybrid Principal Developer

at MYOB

• Job title: Principal Developer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: AWS, Cloud, Google Cloud Platform, Java, JavaScript, Node.js, Python, Go
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Melbourne, Australia

About the role

• Principal Developer API enhancing MYOB's API Platform through innovation and collaboration with diverse teams. Participating in technical design and mentoring while ensuring optimal platform operations.

Responsibilities

• Construct, innovate, and deploy new features for our API Platform.
• Work with diverse teams, offering technical mentorship and hands-on assistance to smoothly transition APIs while enhancing the API platform capabilities.
• Participate in technical design conversations, guarantee platform operations support, and enhance our Developer Portal experience.
• Apply cloud infrastructure expertise to optimise and secure our Apigee environment while championing API governance standards.
• Invent, develop, and implement new features and capabilities for our API Platform, improving functionality and performance.
• Collaborate with internal development teams, offering technical mentorship and hands-on support to onboard and migrate their APIs to the Apigee platform effectively.
• Act as a subject matter expert for the API Platform, providing insights and solutions for complex API challenges, and contributing to technical build discussions.
• Support in upholding the operational well-being, performance, security, and scalability of the API Platform, encompassing monitoring, resolving issues, and managing incidents.
• Demonstrate knowledge of cloud platforms (GCP preferred, AWS beneficial) to manage, optimise, and secure the underlying infrastructure that supports the API environment.
• Introduce and integrate DevOps principles and automation throughout the API platform lifecycle, encompassing CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and automated testing.
• Lead the improvement and maintenance of our Developer Portal, assisting in refining the experience for API consumers.
• Promote and support the implementation of API governance standards, procedures, and detailed documentation for the platform and its APIs.

Requirements

• Full-stack Developer experience with frontend and backend.
• Proficiency in API Platform, including API proxies, shared flows, policies, and security measures. Experience with Apigee would be beneficial.
• Solid working knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Proficient knowledge of DevOps methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code
• Experience in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, Node.js, Go).

Benefits

• Enjoy a flexible, hybrid workplace that brings balance to how you work
• Set up your home office with a little financial help from us, and take advantage of great corporate discounts and vouchers from top retailers
• Benefit from our partnership with Sonder, which supports the wellbeing of our team members
• Unlock your potential via in-house training and programs, LinkedIn Learning, conferences and study assistance
• Access to a variety of leave options available to support your wellbeing, including up to an additional four weeks of purchased leave, generous parental leave, domestic violence leave, transgender leave, community leave, study leave, and more
• Join our communities, built around ‘Wellness’, ‘Belonging’ and the ‘Planet’ where you can make a meaningful contribution