WFH Software Engineer

Schedule: 9 AM to 6 PM Monday to Friday

Timezone: Sydney

Position Summary

A Software Engineer delivers and maintains software and data solutions for external clients across the full software lifecycle. The role focuses on designing and developing production-ready applications, cloud-native systems, and data pipelines that are reliable, secure, and scalable. In addition to hands-on engineering, the Software Engineer supports integration, deployment, and ongoing maintenance, ensuring solutions continue to meet operational needs and align with organisational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Solution development: Design, build, and test client-focused applications, APIs, and services.
• Lifecycle ownership: Contribute to software systems throughout their lifecycle, from requirements and design through to deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Cloud engineering: Architect, implement, and support cloud-based solutions (primarily AWS).
• Data engineering: Build and maintain data pipelines, ETL workflows, and database solutions.
• Client collaboration: Work directly with client stakeholders to refine requirements, design solutions, and provide technical guidance.
• Integration & deployment: Ensure seamless integration of software into client environments, with robust deployment practices.
• Quality assurance: Deliver secure, maintainable, and well-documented systems, following best practice engineering standards.
• Support & improvement: Provide operational support for deployed systems, proactively identifying opportunities for optimisation and enhancement.

Delegation / Level of Authority

• Decision-making scope: Make day-to-day technical decisions within agreed project frameworks and in agreement with the development team.
• Escalation: Raises significant issues, risks or architectural decisions to the respective Software Delivery Lead if necessary.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Delivery: Timely and successful completion of software deliverables across the full lifecycle.
• Quality: Reliability, maintainability, and security of deployed solutions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Positive feedback from clients on delivery, collaboration, and support.
• Compliance: Adherence to governance, security, and industry standards.
• Sustainability: Effective ongoing maintenance and continuous improvement of client systems.

Requirements

• Proficiency in one or more core backend programming languages (e.g., Python, Rust, or similar).
• Experience building and maintaining production systems throughout the software lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (ideally AWS; Azure or GCP experience considered) and cloud-native design principles.
• Data engineering experience, including pipelines, ETL workflows, and database development.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerisation (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Strong problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and system reliability.
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Demonstrated experience in integrating with frontend systems (ideally with JavaScript/TypeScript).

Preferred

• Prior consulting or technology services delivery experience.
• Experience with PostgreSQL databases.
• Experience with gRPC.
• Experience in frontend development (Javascript/Typescript).
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

Reporting & Team Structure

• Reports to: Software Delivery Lead
• Direct reports: None
• Key internal relationships: Project and/or Product Leads, Development Team, Leadership Team

Independent Contractor Perks

• HMO Coverage for eligible locations
• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring

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