Mid/Snr Software Engineer

at; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Australian EdTech company is seeking a Mid/Senior Software Engineer to join their team and enhance school processes globally. The role focuses on product development using PHP and Laravel, managing AWS infrastructure, and promoting collaboration within the team. Ideal candidates have strong communication skills, a background in software engineering, and at least 5 years of relevant experience. This position offers flexible work arrangements and a dynamic startup culture.

Benefits

Flexible work-from-home options

Friendly startup culture

Learning opportunities with senior leadership

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of commercial experience building software products.
• Strong ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience designing and managing cloud infrastructure in AWS.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy solutions for global customers.
• Build and debug product features primarily in PHP/Laravel.
• Manage cloud infrastructure including configuration and deployment automation.

Skills

PHP

Laravel

AWS

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Qualification in Software Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Job Overview

Our client 'Paperly' is seeking a Mid/Senior Software Engineer to join their team! Are you ready to be at the forefront of EdTech innovation? Join Paperly, a leading Australian company, as a Senior Software Engineer and play a crucial role in revolutionising school processes globally.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, contribute to product development, and grow with a fast-scaling venture-backed startup.

About Our Client

Paperly is a pioneering Australian EdTech company on a mission to streamline and automate manual processes in schools worldwide. Backed by venture capital and experiencing rapid growth, Paperly offers a dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact and be part of an exciting global journey.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Product Development: Design, develop, and deploy solutions, working closely with engineers and product managers to deliver features to global customers.
• Technical Expertise: Build and debug product features primarily in PHP/Laravel, with opportunities to work with other languages and environments.
• Cloud Infrastructure Management: Play a key role in managing AWS infrastructure, including environment configuration, deployment automation, and security best practices.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Facilitate knowledge sharing and advocate for engineering needs to non-technical team members.
• Leadership and Innovation: Take initiative in achieving goals, improving processes, and identifying opportunities for cross-team collaboration.
• Customer Support: Assist with escalations from customer onboarding and support teams, ensuring optimal user experience.
• Agile Practices: Actively participate in agile ceremonies and code reviews, contributing to a collaborative development environment.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Strong Technical Foundation: Robust computer science and software engineering fundamentals, with a passion for algorithms and performance.
• Backend Expertise: Highly competent in backend development, with deep knowledge of PHP & Laravel.
• Cloud Proficiency: Hands-on experience designing and managing cloud infrastructure in AWS.
• Versatile Skill Set: Comfortable working across both application and infrastructure layers of a product.
• Solution-Oriented Mindset: Ability to identify solution options, weigh trade-offs, and propose scalable software architectures to solve business problems.
• Effective Communication: Strong ability to communicate technical concepts to various audiences, including non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Excel at breaking large projects into manageable tasks and delivering through collaboration.
• Relevant Experience: At least 5 years of commercial experience building software products.
• Qualifications: Qualification in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• Security Clearance: Ability to provide a National Police Certificate or Working with Children Check.

What We Offer

Our client offers an attractive remuneration package and other benefits, such as:

• Flexible work-from-home options for a better work-life balance
• A relaxed, friendly startup culture that fosters creativity and innovation
• Unparalleled learning opportunities in a fast-growing environment
• Direct collaboration with senior leadership, including the CEO

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. Your unique perspective could be exactly what we're looking for!

All information received will be kept strictly confidential and will be used only for employment-related purposes.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.