Senior Full Stack Developer

Talenza; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 149,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Talenza is seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer to join our Melbourne-based engineering team. This hands-on role has a strong backend focus and involves API design, database work, and occasional front-end contributions.

You will collaborate with product and design teams, help shape engineering practices, mentor junior engineers, and work on scalable software with PostgreSQL, MS-SQL, C# and React.

Qualifications

• 6+ years' experience with C# and/or VB.Net.
• 6+ years' experience with PostgreSQL and MS-SQL, including optimisation and data management.
• Strong SQL skills and a solid understanding of database design, queries and optimisation.
• 3+ years' experience with React.
• Strong JavaScript, HTML5 and CSS3 skills.
• Experience with Flux or Redux.
• Familiarity with React Hooks, particularly for testing.
• Experience with front-end testing frameworks such as Jest, Mocha or Jasmine.
• Strong knowledge of performance optimisation techniques.
• Working knowledge of Figma and experience working with Product and Design teams.
• Experience with design systems or component libraries such as Material UI or NextUI is advantageous.
• AngularJS experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining backend services, APIs and server‑side logic using C# and VB.Net.
• Designing and optimising database solutions using PostgreSQL and MS-SQL.
• Optimising SQL queries, APIs and backend processes for performance, scalability and reliability.
• Contributing to front‑end development using React, JavaScript, HTML5 and CSS3.
• Collaborating with Product Managers, Product Designers and engineers to deliver high‑quality solutions.
• Participating in code reviews and contributing to engineering standards and development practices.
• Implementing unit and integration testing across backend services and supporting front‑end testing using Jest, Mocha or Jasmine.
• Working with Flux or Redux for application state management.
• Contributing to application and system performance optimisation.
• Evaluating emerging technologies and recommending improvements where appropriate.
• Mentoring, coaching and supporting more junior software engineers.
• Keeping up to date with modern technologies and software engineering practices.

Skills

C#

VB.Net

PostgreSQL

MS-SQL

SQL

React

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS3

Flux/Redux

Jest/Mocha/Jasmine

React Hooks

Figma

Material UI

NextUI

AngularJS

Performance optimisation

Design systems

Tools

Jest

Mocha

Jasmine

Material UI

NextUI

Figma

Job description

Senior Full Stack Developer

Location: Melbourne / Remote

Salary: Up to 165,000 + Super + Bonus

Talenza is partnering with a leading technology organisation to appoint a Senior Full Stack Developer to join its Melbourne-based engineering team.

This is a hands‑on senior role with a strong backend focus, where you'll design and develop scalable software, APIs and database solutions while contributing to front‑end development when required.

You'll work closely with Engineering, Product and Design teams, help shape development standards and mentor junior engineers.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Developing and maintaining backend services, APIs and server‑side logic using C# and VB.Net.
• Designing and optimising database solutions using PostgreSQL and MS-SQL.
• Optimising SQL queries, APIs and backend processes for performance, scalability and reliability.
• Contributing to front‑end development using React, JavaScript, HTML5 and CSS3.
• Collaborating with Product Managers, Product Designers and engineers to deliver high‑quality solutions.
• Participating in code reviews and contributing to engineering standards and development practices.
• Implementing unit and integration testing across backend services and supporting front‑end testing using Jest, Mocha or Jasmine.
• Working with Flux or Redux for application state management.
• Contributing to application and system performance optimisation.
• Evaluating emerging technologies and recommending improvements where appropriate.
• Mentoring, coaching and supporting more junior software engineers.
• Keeping up to date with modern technologies and software engineering practices.

You’re a senior software engineer with a strong backend background who is comfortable working across the full stack.

You’ll bring:

• 6+ years' experience with C# and/or VB.Net.
• 6+ years' experience with PostgreSQL and MS-SQL, including optimisation and data management.
• Strong SQL skills and a solid understanding of database design, queries and optimisation.
• 3+ years' experience with React.
• Strong JavaScript, HTML5 and CSS3 skills.
• Experience with Flux or Redux.
• Familiarity with React Hooks, particularly for testing.
• Experience with front-end testing frameworks such as Jest, Mocha or Jasmine.
• Strong knowledge of performance optimisation techniques.
• Working knowledge of Figma and experience working with Product and Design teams.
• Experience with design systems or component libraries such as Material UI or NextUI is advantageous.
• AngularJS experience is a bonus.

We're looking for someone who is:

• A strong technical problem solver who enjoys tackling complex challenges.
• Passionate about building secure, scalable and high‑performing software.
• Collaborative and able to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactive in learning new technologies and improving engineering practices.
• Detail‑oriented and committed to delivering high‑quality software.
• Comfortable working across the stack, with a natural strength and preference for backend development.
• Keen to mentor others and contribute to a positive engineering culture.

This is an opportunity to join a technology-focused organisation where engineering quality and continuous improvement are valued.

You’ll have the opportunity to work on technically challenging solutions, influence engineering practices, collaborate closely with Product and Design, and make a genuine impact on scalable software products.