SeniorAPIPlatformEngineer-Contract

At NCS Australia, we believe in doing technology services better. Our commitment to quality, focus on people, and willingness to challenge traditional thinking set us apart. Our team brings this belief to life by partnering with our clients and communities to make tomorrow together. We are committed to creating an environment that prioritises innovation, collaboration, and purposeful work. Our diverse team is empowered to make a meaningful impact with curiosity, creativity and resilience to shape better outcomes. Join us and accept the challenge of creating a better tomorrow. Please note we would look at either a contract or permanent person for this position We are looking for a high-calibre Senior API Engineer to join a pioneering initiative focused on the next evolution of digital trade: Agentic Commerce. As consumer behavior shifts toward AI-driven interactions, we are building the infrastructure that allows AI agents to seamlessly discover, access, and transact on our products. In this role, you will be at the forefront of preparing our digital ecosystem for a future of automated commerce. You will be instrumental in evolving our API architecture to ensure it is not only functional for humans but optimized for AI discovery and the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP). Key Responsibilities * Agent-Centric Infrastructure: Build and evolve robust API infrastructure specifically designed to enable AI agents to discover and transact on products and services. * Readiness Assessment: Evaluate existing API catalogues to determine their suitability for agentic "discoverability" and high-stakes transactional capabilities. * Commerce Enablement: Implement and optimize sophisticated product feeds that power AI-driven discovery and commerce engines. * Strategic Integration: Provide technical expertise and support for Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) design and integration. * High-Level Collaboration: Partner closely with internal product squads and external global technology