Graduate Developer

NextGen; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured onboarding

Flexible working

Collaborative culture

Job summary

NextGen in Australia is seeking a Graduate Developer to contribute to software products used by lenders, brokers and customers. You will work with experienced developers, product managers, testers and designers to build your technical skills while delivering reliable, secure and customer-focused solutions.

This entry-level role offers mentoring and hands-on learning about the development lifecycle and CI/CD practices in a fintech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
• Familiarity with Java, C#, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Basic understanding of web frameworks (React/Angular/Vue) and RESTful APIs advantageous.
• Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
• Understanding of Git and an interest in CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain scalable, secure software under guidance of senior engineers.
• Write clean, maintainable code and unit tests.
• Participate in code reviews and collaborate with PMs, designers and QA to deliver features on time.
• Troubleshoot, debug and help resolve production issues; contribute to incident reviews.
• Engage in mentoring, training and hands-on learning to grow technical skills and CI/CD understanding.

Skills

Java

C#

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

SQL

Git

CI/CD

React

Angular

Vue

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Job description

Who is NextGen?

NextGen is a leader in Australian financial technology, providing innovative SaaS solutions to streamline mortgage processing and Open Banking for the nation's lenders, brokers and customers. Find out more about us here.

What does a Graduate Developer do at NextGen?

As a Graduate Developer, you will contribute to the development and ongoing improvement of software products used by lenders, brokers and customers. Working with experienced developers, product managers, testers and designers, you will build your technical skills while helping deliver reliable, secure and customer-focused solutions. This is an opportunity to start your software development career in a collaborative fintech environment, with support and guidance as you learn.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain scalable, secure and efficient software using modern programming languages and frameworks under the guidance of senior engineers.

• Write clean, maintainable code and unit tests following best practices and coding standards.

• Participate in code reviews, accept and provide constructive feedback, and work closely with product managers, designers and QA to deliver features on time.

• Troubleshoot, debug and help resolve production issues; contribute to incident reviews and follow-up actions.

• Engage in mentoring, training and hands-on learning to grow technical skills and understanding of the development lifecycle and CI/CD practices.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

• Familiarity with one or more programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript or similar.

• Basic understanding of web frameworks (e.g. React, Angular, Vue) and RESTful API concepts would be advantageous but not essential.

• Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases.

• Understanding of version control systems (particularly Git) and an interest in CI/CD pipelines.

• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Please note: Due to the nature of this role, we are only able to consider applicants who are Australian citizens or permanent residents.

What we offer

Growth: Structured onboarding, guidance from experienced developers and opportunities to build practical software development skills.

Flexible Working: Support for flexible working arrangements to help maintain work-life balance in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Supportive Culture: Join a team that values learning, psychological safety and the opportunity to make a measurable impact on products used by customers and partners.

How to apply

If you are keen to begin your software development career and contribute to fintech products, please apply with your CV and a short cover letter outlining your relevant skills, learning or project experience, and interest in the role.