Job Template - Engineering

Easygo; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible start times

Job summary

Easygo is seeking a senior software engineer in Melbourne to design and build scalable backend systems. You will own substantial components, review code, and collaborate with top engineers to deliver high-impact features in the entertainment domain.

You will work with Node.js, TypeScript, microservices, and modern cloud platforms, asynchronously communicating with services using WebSockets and Pub/Sub. Flexible start times, strong growth culture, and mentorship are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of hands-on software engineering with backend focus.
• Experience with Node.js, microservices, Docker, and cloud services (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Proficiency in TypeScript, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch.
• Experience with CI/CD tools for automated deployments.
• Strong architecture and design skills; excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Actively engage in hands-on coding, testing, and debugging for scalable backend systems.
• Lead technical discussions and propose solutions to improve team performance.
• Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge with the team.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to translate requirements into robust software.
• Drive initiatives to improve code quality, performance, and maintainability.

Skills

Backend development

Node.js

Microservices

Docker

Cloud services

CI/CD

WebSockets

Pub/Sub

TypeScript

GraphQL

PostgreSQL

Elasticsearch

Code architecture

Communication

Problem solving

Full-stack awareness

AWS

Azure

GCP

Education

Bachelor's in CS

Master's in CS

Tools

AWS CodePipeline

GitHub Actions

Job description

Easygo leads the world in crafting top-tier entertainment experiences. Within our engineering organization, we foster a continuous learning environment, constantly pushing the boundaries of large-scale software design and development. Our culture revolves around fostering growth, nurturing learning, and upholding excellence in engineering, ensuring we consistently set the benchmark for engineering mastery.

Are you a passionate and ambitious software engineer ready to dive into an environment that fosters innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth? We're seeking talented individuals who are eager to tackle complex problems, build scalable solutions, and collaborate with some of the finest engineers in the entertainment industry.

• Complex Projects, Creative Solutions: Dive into intricate projects that challenge and push boundaries. Solve complex technical puzzles and craft scalable solutions.
• Accelerate Your Growth: Access mentorship, training, and hands-on experiences to level up your skills. Learn from industry experts and gain expertise in scaling software.
• Collaborate with Industry Leaders: Work alongside exceptional engineers, exchanging ideas and driving innovation forward through collaboration.
• Caring Culture, Career Development: We deeply care about your career. Our culture prioritizes your growth with tailored learning programs and mentorship.
• Embrace Challenges, Celebrate Success: Take on challenges, learn from failures, and celebrate achievements together.
• Shape the Future: Your contributions will shape the future of entertainment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Actively engage in hands-on coding, testing, debugging, and troubleshooting to ensure code quality, scalability, and maintainability.
• Write efficient, scalable, and maintainable code, adhering to coding standards and best practices.
• Lead technical discussions and propose solutions that drive team performance and contribute to team and company OKRs.
• Innovate within the team by pushing for improvements and driving constructive changes to enhance team performance and efficiency.
• Analyze complex problems and provide effective solutions, contributing to team goals and initiatives.
• Lead and independently completed medium-sized projects or components from start to finish.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and take initiative in technical discussions.
• Share knowledge and best practices with the team, fostering a collaborative and learning-oriented environment.
• Mentor junior engineers by providing guidance and constructive feedback to support their growth.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, product managers, and engineering teams to effectively communicate technical concepts.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering, with a primary focus on backend development.
• Experience with technologies such as Node.js, Microservices, Docker, Cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and related technologies.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., AWS Code Pipeline, GitHub Actions) for automating the deployment process.
• Proficiency in Subscriptions technology (WebSockets, Pub/Sub), TypeScript, GraphQL, database technologies such as PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch.
• Strong understanding of code architecture and design principles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with teams and stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset to address complex technical challenges and devise innovative solutions.
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn new technologies to grow as a full-stack engineer.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Svelte + SvelteKit or other server-side rendering frameworks (e.g., React + NextJS, Vue + Nuxt, Quasar, etc).

If you're passionate about growth, innovation, and working with the best, we'd love to have you on our team!

Please note: we allow for flexible start and finish times