Senior Full Stack Engineer — Backend Focus (Remote)

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

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.