Senior Software Engineer

iSelect; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual celebrations

Flexible work arrangement

ME leave

Volunteer Day leave

Additional leave

Return To Work bonus

Quarterly Award

Job summary

iSelect, part of Compare the Market brands, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to drive design, development, and maintenance of robust software solutions. You will set technical direction, promote best practices, and mentor engineers in a collaborative, innovative environment.

The role emphasizes AI enablement, cloud-native architectures, and participation in Agile ceremonies, with a hybrid work setup and opportunities for impact across large-scale products.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development in full-stack environments.
• Strong expertise in JavaScript (React) and/or Java, and Node.js.
• Experience with AWS cloud technologies and AI capabilities.
• Understanding of data engineering concepts to support AI-driven solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and maintenance of scalable software solutions.
• Influence architecture decisions and promote best practices across teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive continuous improvement and innovation.
• Collaborate with product owners and architects to deliver value.

Skills

Full-stack development

JavaScript (React)

Java / Node.js

AWS cloud

AI / ML capabilities

CI/CD / Observability

Data engineering concepts

Hybrid delivery models

Tools

AWS

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Who We Are

iSelect and Compare the Market are trusted, well-known brands dedicated to helping millions of Australians compare and buy personal finance and household products such as insurance, energy, and loans. Together, we provide a seamless, customer-focused experience that makes it easier for Australians to find the right products to suit their needs.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will provide technical leadership and expertise, driving the design, development, and ongoing maintenance of robust software solutions.

You will ensure technical excellence through modern development practices, robust coding standards, strategic technology use, and alignment with business goals. This role actively contributes to architectural decisions, promotes best practices, and supports a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the engineering teams.

Software Development & Technical Leadership

• Design, develop, and deliver scalable, secure, and reliable digital products and services. Ensure adherence to best practices for software architecture, coding standards, testing, and documentation. Review and refine code written by team members, facilitating continuous improvement and maintaining high-quality software solutions.

Technical Strategy, Innovation & AI Enablement

• Provide technical guidance, influencing decisions on technology stack, design patterns, architectural strategies, and the adoption of AI capabilities. Contribute to the design and integration of AI/ML-powered features (e.g., intelligent automation, recommendation engines, or data-driven insights). Actively participate in Agile ceremonies and foster innovation by recommending modern technologies and practices. Drive the adoption of DevSecOps principles, emphasizing automation, CI/CD, security, and scalable AI solutions.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication

• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders including developers, product owners, project managers, and solution architects. Communicate complex technical and AI-related concepts clearly and effectively, facilitating collaborative decision-making and alignment across cross-functional teams.

Continuous Learning & Mentorship

• Actively pursue personal development to stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and AI advancements. Mentor junior engineers, fostering skill growth, knowledge sharing, and professional development within the engineering team.

What’s In It For You

At Compare the Market and iSelect, we’re all about helping people make smart choices – and joining us might just be yours.We offer an environment where your ideas are heard, your contributions are valued, and your growth genuinely matters. Collaboration is part of our DNA and you’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking team where you can do meaningful work (and be recognised for it!)

We’re guided by three shared values that shape how we work, how we treat each other, and how we show up for our customers - Drive, Noble Intent and All Together.

Plus, we offer a range of great perks to help you thrive both in and out of work:

• Vibrant and social community who have annual celebrations, family fun days and regular events
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including the option of one day working from home each week or a 9-day fortnight
• Enjoy additional leave days - ‘ME’ leave and ‘Volunteer Day’ leave
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Return To Work bonus for returning parents
• Quarterly Award and Recognition program

What Sets You Apart

• 5+ years of software development experience in full-stack environments
• Strong expertise in JavaScript (React) and/or Java, and Node.js
• Extensive experience with AWS cloud technologies, including serverless and event-driven architectures
• Experience building or integrating AI/ML capabilities (e.g., APIs, LLMs, data pipelines, or intelligent automation) into applications
• Understanding of data engineering concepts and workflows to support AI-driven solutions
• Proficient in modern CI/CD practices, observability, and end-to-end software development
• Experience in regulated industries and hybrid delivery models is desirable

At Compare the Market and iSelect we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we embrace diversity.

This role is available to candidates with unlimited Australian working rights only. Sponsorship is not available.

iSelect and Compare the Market, brands of iCompare Group, are committed to protecting your privacy. All applications and personal information are kept confidential and securely stored in line with Australian privacy laws, used only for recruitment purposes, and not shared with third parties outside iCompare Group without your consent.