Spatial AWS Cloud Developer

Join a supportive and innovative team who specialise in providing DEECA and other Victorian Government entities with Enterprise Spatial Services. This is a great opportunity for those looking to develop their skills and experience building infrastructure as code in an AWS Cloud environment. This role offers opportunities to learn about spatial systems and gain experience integrating them through API development.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications 

Mandatory

• A relevant tertiary degree or industry recognised qualification in Information Systems (or similar)
• Demonstrated experience developing software using Python, including adherence to coding standards, testing practices, and maintainable code design.
• Proven experience using version control systems, such as Git, including branching strategies, pull requests, and collaborative workflows.
• Demonstrated experience and certification in AWS architecture, development, deployment, and operations, including hands‑on use of core AWS services, security best practices, and cloud‑native application design.
  

Desirable

• Experience working in an ITIL environment
• Experience with Agile development framework
• Hands-on experience with spatial databases, such as PostGIS, Amazon Aurora/PostgreSQL.
• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs, including authentication and integration patterns.
• Experience with AWS infrastructure-as-code, especially CloudFormation, CDK.
• Experience building and deploying containerised applications (e.g., Docker, ECS).
• Experience with logging, monitoring, and debugging cloud applications.
• Experience creating automated data pipelines, including ETL/ELT (e.g., AWS Lambda, Step Functions).
• Experience working with Geospatial Information Systems in a cloud environment
• Familiarity with geospatial data formats and standards, such as GeoJSON, WMS/WFS, vector/raster tiles, and OGC API standards.
• Experience developing or maintaining web-based user interfaces

This is a fixed term position available for a period of 12 months. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

How to Apply:

If you are a current DEECA employee, please apply via DEECA Careers. 

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Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday, 17th May 2026.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

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Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave. For more information visit applying for a role with us.