Build systems that matter. Solve complex problems. Work with people who care, about the code and each other! At Objective, we create software that makes a difference. With over 400 people across Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and the United Kingdom, we build cloud-first SaaS platforms that power how governments and regulated industries operate — securely, reliably, and at scale. Our systems handle complex workflows, sensitive information, and high-trust environments , where quality, security, and performance are critical. Our role: We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Sydney team. This is not a feature-factory role. You’ll be working on real customer problems, building systems that deliver deliver meaningful outcomes through thoughtful engineering, strong design, and long-term thinking . As part of a collaborative, high-performing team, you’ll contribute across the stack while also shaping technical decisions, architecture, and engineering practices. This role reports to the Development Manager and does not have people management responsibilities. What you’ll be doing: Design and build scalable, secure, production-grade applications and services. Develop across the stack using Java (Spring Boot) and React. Contribute to architecture, system design, and technical direction. Balance speed, quality, and long-term maintainability. Improve observability, performance, and system reliability. Collaborate closely with product and design to deliver meaningful outcomes. Mentor engineers through code reviews, feedback, and knowledge sharing. Continuously improve tools, practices, and ways of working. Experience applying AI in production to solve real customer problems and deliver meaningful outcomes. Your skills and experience: We know great engineers come from different paths. You might bring: Experience building modern SaaS or large-scale web applications Strong backend engineering skills (Java / Spring Boot) Frontend experience with React (or similar frameworks) Solid understanding of APIs, databases, and system design Experience with testing, CI/CD, and cloud environments (AWS preferred) If you do not tick every box, do not let that stop you. We value potential, learning agility, coachability and diverse perspectives just as much as experience, and we encourage you to apply. At Objective, we recognise and celebrate our diverse team as pivotal to our strong employee engagement and our high-performing culture, underpinned by Our Values . We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristics or on any other basis prohibited by applicable laws in the regions where we operate. To ensure a positive experience, please inform our Talent Team of any adjustments or accommodations you may require during the recruitment process, so we can support you effectively. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
