Staff Software EngineerLocation: Sydney or Melbourne – HybridReports to: Group Engineering ManagerStakeholders: 80% Internal, 20% ExternalDirect Reports: None The Opportunity:This is a fast-growing fintech building the infrastructure that helps Australians keep more of what they earn. The platform simplifies complex financial admin for over 13,000 employers and nearly half a million users. You’ll play a lead role in the next chapter - engineering more innovative products, modernising core systems, and scaling a platform that’s used weekly, not yearly. This is a hands-on engineering role, focused on building, optimising, and guiding, not people management or abstract oversight. What You’ll Do:Lead cross-functional technical initiatives across teams and systems.Design and implement an architecture that scales under pressureSolve high-stakes technical problems before they hit production.Mentor senior engineers and enforce technical standards.Work closely with Product and Engineering to align tech with business.Evaluate and adopt new technologies to improve velocity, quality, and resilience What You Bring:10 years in IC software engineering, including 3 in a senior technical leadership roleDeep expertise in distributed systems, architecture, and scalabilityStrong background in CI/CD, OOP (C#.NET, Java, or C++), and one modern JS framework (React, Next.js, Angular)Experienced with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and databases (SQL Server, Postgres, Redis)Proficient in tools like DataDog, LaunchDarkly, and Twilio SegmentYou influence through technical credibility, not authority.Clear communicator who bridges engineering and business What’s on Offer:Base Salary: Up to $210,000 8.5% Bonus 11.5% SuperHybrid Working: 2–3 days onsiteHoliday Extras: 3 bonus days at Christmas, two volunteer days, birthday leaveParental Benefits: Up to 20 weeks paid leave, $3K return bonus, super on unpaid leaveWellbeing: $295 annual wellness allowance, massages, flu shots, private health cover discountsPerks: Free coffee, monthly events, referral bonuses, long-service rewardsExtras: Salary packaging for cars/devices, share plan, tailored career development Interested to learn more or ready to chat? Reach out or apply here. george.bates@latitudeit.com.au
