Senior Software Engineer - FTC

Sportsbet Pty Ltd.; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Hybrid working policy

Career development programs

Hack Days

Massages & nail appointments onsite

Free breakfast & fruit

End of trip facilities with table-tenn

Free flu jabs

Job summary

Sportsbet Pty Ltd. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for an ~8‑month fixed-term contract in Melbourne. You will work as a hands-on full-stack engineer, partnering with Product to shape technical solutions and deliver great customer experiences.

The role offers an opportunity to step up as a Pod Leader within a new pod structure. You’ll lead design and delivery of complex features, mentor teammates, and champion engineering practices across the stack, including AWS, REST APIs, microservices,

Qualifications

• Strong full-stack engineering experience with React on the front end and Java on the back end.
• Proven experience leading technical design and implementation of complex features.
• Experience with modern engineering practices and technologies (AWS, REST APIs, microservices, event-driven architecture, Kafka, Docker, CI/CD, automated testing and observability).

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end design and delivery of complex features from exploration to production.
• Collaborate with Product and stakeholders to unpack problems and develop scalable solutions.
• Lead the engineering pod, triage work, set technical direction, and ensure timely delivery.
• Contribute hands-on across the stack while championing quality, reliability and security.
• Mentor engineers, lead code reviews, share knowledge and drive collaboration.

Skills

React Frontend

Java Backend

Tech design lead

Mentoring engineers

AWS

REST APIs

Microservices

Kafka

Docker

CI/CD

Observability

Tools

Jenkins

Kubernetes

Job description

• Be part of one of the most innovative companies in Australia with industry leading technology
• A place to truly be yourself and thrive in your career from the beginning
• Recognised and endorsed as an employer for all women by Work180 – ranking within the top 101 workplaces for 2026

About Us

At Sportsbet, we’re united behind our purpose to Bring Excitement to Life for over 2.4 million customers. We do this by delivering fun, challenging the status quo, and living our values. As part of the global Flutter Group, we’re a major player internationally—but in Melbourne, Sydney and Darwin, we’re a tight‑knit team of 1,300+ teammates (with over half in Tech & Data Science).
Our commitment to responsible gambling is genuine and demonstrated through the wide range of responsible gambling initiatives and tools. We’re proud to be the leaders in responsible gambling in our industry, not just locally, but globally.

We are one of the top workplaces for Women through WORK180. WORK180 is a leading platform that independently assesses employers on policies, benefits and practices that support women and underrepresented groups at work. We remain committed to making Sportsbet the best place to work and encourage you to explore our employer profile on the WORK180 website to learn more about what we offer.

About The Role

This is your chance to make an impact as a Senior Software Engineer at Sportsbet, joining us on a fixed-term contract for approximately 8 months to cover parental leave. We’re looking for a hands‑on full‑stack engineer who loves getting stuck into complex problems, leading implementation and turning ideas into great customer experiences. You’ll partner closely with Product to explore what’s possible, shape smart technical solutions and drive them through to delivery. As part of our new pod structure, you’ll also have the opportunity to step up as a Pod Leader, helping triage work, set technical direction and support two fellow engineers.

Responsibilities Include:

• Own it end-to-end, leading the design and delivery of complex features from technical exploration through to production.
• Partner with Product and technical stakeholders to unpack problems, challenge thinking and turn ideas into scalable, maintainable solutions.
• Play a key engineering leadership role within your pod, helping triage work, set direction and keep delivery moving.
• Get hands‑on across the stack while championing quality, reliability, security and strong engineering practices.
• Lift the capability of the team through mentoring, thoughtful code reviews, knowledge sharing and plenty of collaboration.

About You

While we are big on development and offer on the job training, we want to set you up for success.

You’re a pragmatic, curious and hands‑on engineer who’s just as comfortable diving into the code as you are leading a technical conversation. You enjoy solving meaty problems, bringing clarity when things are still taking shape and working side‑by‑side with Product to find the best way forward. You’re someone who naturally brings others along for the ride, sharing your knowledge, supporting fellow engineers and helping the whole team raise the bar.

What You Will Bring:

• Strong full-stack engineering experience, with React on the front end and Java on the back end.
• Proven experience taking the lead on technical design and implementation, turning complex problems into high-quality solutions.
• Solid experience across modern engineering technologies and practices, including AWS, REST APIs, microservices, event-driven architecture, Kafka, Docker, CI/CD, automated testing and observability.
• Experience with streaming/video technologies and an understanding of betting or wagering products and environments is favourable.
• A track record of mentoring engineers, influencing technical decisions and partnering with Product stakeholders to get great outcomes.

The Perks

We work hard and play hard, so along with a competitive salary here’s some of our other perks:

• 25 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Hybrid working policy (Monday and Friday from home)
• Access to outstanding career development programs, including expert‑led internal training and external learning opportunities
• Hack Days - where your creativity and collaborative ideas lead to exciting new ideas and projects for our customers.
• Weekly concierge service including free massages and nail appointments – all onsite in our Melbourne office!
• Free breakfast, daily fresh fruit and weekly rotating socials, from Thursday office drinks to fun team events
• End of trip facilities with onsite table tennis and pool tables
• Discounted health insurance and free flu jabs yearly.

Our Focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We don’t just support diversity – we celebrate it! This is a workplace where you can thrive and feel safe to bring your whole authentic self to work.

What’s the Green Tick Feeling?

Well,it’sdifferent for everyone,yetunites us all.It’sthe feeling you get when you succeed, no matter what success looks like to you. It'sall the little andbig thingsthat make you feel likeyou’rethriving when working at Sportsbet.
We’rean inclusive employer who welcomes you for who you are, as you are – so, if you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know in your application. We also know flex means different things to different people, so let us know how we can support you to be your best.