Senior Engineer + Lead Backend Engineer (.NET, Java, AWS)

Innova Search; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Innova Search is hiring Senior and Lead Backend Engineers to own backend systems behind the product. You will shape system design, make technical decisions and see the impact as the product evolves.

Role offers a permanent full-time position with a hybrid workplace in Sydney CBD (3 days in the office). You must be based in Sydney with full working rights; sponsorship or remote work is not available.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of backend engineering experience, ideally .NET, Java or similar.
• Designing and running large-scale cloud apps and microservices on AWS.
• Experience with relational databases, distributed systems, and automated testing.
• Excellent API design skills with REST or GraphQL.
• Proven ownership, squad leadership, and high-quality work.
• Startup or scaleup experience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Shape system design and make technical decisions for the product.
• Take ownership of backend services and drive engineering deliverables.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evolve architecture and processes.

Skills

Backend engineering

Cloud architecture on AWS

Relational databases

API design (REST/GraphQL)

Ownership / squad leadership

Testing practices

Startup/scaleup experience

Job description

Innova Search is working exclusively with an established Australian business investing in its next stage of growth.

The Opportunity

We're hiring Senior and Lead Backend Engineers for a growing team with real ownership over the systems behind the product. You'll shape system design, make technical decisions and see the impact of your work as the product evolves.

What you'll bring

• 8+ years experience in backend engineering, preferably .NET, Java or similar
• Experience designing and running large-scale cloud applications and microservices on AWS infrastructure
• Experience with relational databases, distributed systems and automated testing
• Excellent API design skills, using REST or GraphQL
• Comfortable taking ownership and driving the squad
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work
• A strong work ethic, a positive attitude and a genuine interest in technology
• You learn quickly, explore new tools and keep your skills current
• Must have experience working for a startup or scaleup as this is a very fast-paced, high-growth environment where priorities move quickly

What's on offer

• Significant influence over technical decisions and product evolution
• Permanent full-time role
• Hybrid in Sydney CBD office 3 days

You must be based in Sydney with full working rights - no opportunity for sponsorship or remote.

Due to the high volume of applications, we will only be able to call those who are shortlisted for the next stage. Thank you for your patience while we review applications.

About Innova

Innova is a technology search firm based in Australia. We operate across software, product, architecture, data and AI, from executive appointments through to the delivery teams. We work with high-growth, PE-backed and ASX listed businesses. Every search is founder-led by a specialist in the function being hired.