Senior Software Engineer Adelaide based preferred - Open to Candidates from Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne6-Month Contract with potential extensionsHybrid Work Model, Travel to Mining site About the role: We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with strong Python backend expertise and experience in cloud technologies, DevOps, and frontend development. If you're passionate about building high-quality, scalable applications and staying ahead of industry trends, this role is for you. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain high-performance backend applications using PythonOptimize application performance, quality, and responsivenessIdentify and fix bottlenecks, bugs, and scalability issuesEnsure clean, maintainable, and well-structured codeStay updated with the latest technologies and best practices Tech Stack & Skills Required: Backend: Python (Proficiency Required)Frontend: React (Preferred)Cloud: AWS (App EndPoint, API Mgmt, Fargate, Lambda, ECS/EC2, S3, etc.)Database: DynamoDBDevOps: CI/CD pipelines, Terraform (Advantageous), Docker & KubernetesSoftware Principles: Design patterns, best practices, and architecture What We're Looking For: 5+ years of professional software development experienceStrong understanding of software design principles & best practicesAbility to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholdersBachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (preferred)To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Ian Cardinal on or email 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.