Junior Software Engineer

Tabcorp; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible holidays

Parental leave

Event tickets

Wellbeing program

Retail discounts

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Tabcorp in Sydney is seeking an early-career Backend Engineer to build and maintain backend applications using Node.js and TypeScript, joining an experienced team to keep critical gaming platforms running smoothly.

With 1.5 to 2 years of hands-on commercial experience, you will work on APIs, troubleshoot production issues, and contribute to reliability and continuous improvement, while growing your skills in cloud, containers, and modern development tools.

Qualifications

• 1.5–2 years of hands-on commercial experience developing backend applications using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Experience building, supporting and troubleshooting production APIs and backend services.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain backend applications using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Troubleshoot production issues across live environments.
• Support and enhance APIs and services.
• Collaborate with engineers during agile delivery activities.
• Improve system performance and reliability.
• Contribute to modern engineering and automation practices.

Skills

Node.js

TypeScript

Backend development

APIs

Troubleshooting

Cloud

Containerisation

SQL

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Why this role matters

Want to be part of technology that powers a fast-moving gaming environment? This is your opportunity to build on your existing backend engineering experience while working on systems used every day across the business. You'll join an experienced team, contribute to meaningful technology outcomes, and continue developing your expertise in modern software engineering practices.

Why this role matters

Want to be part of technology that powers a fast-moving gaming environment? This is your opportunity to build on your existing backend engineering experience while working on systems used every day across the business. You'll join an experienced team, contribute to meaningful technology outcomes, and continue developing your expertise in modern software engineering practices.

This role is suited to an early-career engineer who already has 1.5 to 2 years of hands-on commercial experience developing backend applications with Node.js and TypeScript and is ready to take the next step in their career.

How You'll Be Part Of The Action

Reporting to the Software Engineering Lead, you'll help build and support backend technology that keeps critical gaming platforms running smoothly. Working alongside experienced engineers, you'll contribute to both system reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Build and maintain backend applications using Node.js and TypeScript
• Troubleshoot production issues across live technology environments
• Support and enhance application programming interfaces and services
• Collaborate with engineers during agile delivery activities
• Improve system performance and technical reliability
• Contribute to modern engineering and automation practices

What You'll Need To Succeed

You enjoy solving problems, learning quickly and working in a collaborative environment. We'd love to hear from you if you bring a strong backend foundation, proven commercial experience with Node.js, and a genuine appetite for growth.

• Minimum 1.5 to 2 years of hands-on commercial experience developing backend applications using Node.js and TypeScript
• Proven experience building, supporting and troubleshooting production APIs and backend services in a commercial environment
• Strong capability troubleshooting complex technical issues
• Ability to manage changing priorities and competing demands
• Experienced in database concepts and structured query language
• Interest in cloud, containerisation and modern development tools

Please note, this role requires commercial Node.js experience. Experience gained solely through university studies, personal projects, bootcamps or training courses will not meet the requirements of the position.

What's In It For You

We know that when we belong, we thrive. That’s why we offer:

• Time for moments that matter - from birthdays to cultural leave, flexible public holidays, and 5 days bonus leave
• 18 weeks paid parental leave for every new parent, no matter your role
• Ticketing to some of the country’s biggest racing and sports events.
• Access to our leading wellbeing app and programs to help you be your best
• A range of corporate discounts and special offers with leading retailers
• A diverse and inclusive culture where everyone belongs

Get to know us

We’re Tabcorp - home to TAB, Sky Racing, and MAX, shaping the future of our industry through digital innovation and cutting-edge technology. With a strong retail presence and a growing digital footprint, we connect customers wherever they play. We’re innovators and big thinkers in a fast-paced, exciting sector, committed to safer gambling and responsible play. Here, you’ll belong where the action is and make Tabcorp your home ground.