Software Engineer

iSelect; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

One day work from home

9-day fortnight

ME leave

Volunteer Day leave

Free coffee on Mondays

Additional leave purchase

Return To Work bonus

Quarterly recognition program

Job summary

iSelect (Compare the Market) is seeking a Software Engineer to contribute to scalable, secure digital products within an Agile team. You’ll develop and maintain high-quality software, participate in DevSecOps practices, and collaborate closely with product owners and architects to deliver business outcomes.

You’ll work on modern tech stacks including React/Java, Node.js, and AWS, with a focus on automation, CI/CD, and continuous improvement in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software development experience in full-stack environments.
• Experience with AWS cloud technologies, serverless and event-driven architectures.
• Experience with modern CI/CD practices, observability, and end-to-end software development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance software solutions that deliver value to customers as part of an Agile team.
• Write clean, well-tested code and participate in code reviews.
• Contribute to technical design discussions, technology selection, and automation/CI/CD with security focus.
• Collaborate with product owners, project managers and solution architects to deliver outcomes.
• Stay current with industry trends and participate in knowledge sharing.
• Utilize AI-powered tools to improve development efficiency and code quality while maintaining governance.

Skills

Full-stack development

JavaScript

Java

Node.js

AWS

CI/CD

AI-assisted development

Tools

React

Java

Node.js

AWS

Serverless

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 Software Engineer, you'll contribute to the development and ongoing enhancement of software solutions that deliver real value to our customers. Working as part of a collaborative Agile team, you'll apply modern engineering practices to build secure, scalable and high-quality applications while continuously improving the way we deliver technology.

Software Development: Develop and maintain scalable, secure and reliable digital products and services. Write clean, well-tested code, follow established engineering standards, and contribute to code reviews to support the delivery of high-quality software.

Technical Strategy & Innovation: Contribute to technical design discussions, technology selection and solution development. Participate in Agile ceremonies and embrace DevSecOps principles, with a focus on automation, CI/CD, security and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication: Collaborate effectively with developers, product owners, project managers and solution architects to deliver business outcomes. Communicate technical concepts clearly and contribute to a positive and high-performing team culture.

Continuous Learning & Growth: Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies and engineering best practices. Actively participate in knowledge sharing, team initiatives and professional development opportunities.

AI & Emerging Technologies: Utilise AI-powered tools and emerging technologies to improve development efficiency, automate routine tasks, enhance code quality, and accelerate software delivery while maintaining security, governance and engineering standards.

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
• Free coffee on Mondays
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Return To Work bonus for returning parents
• Quarterly Award and Recognition program

What Sets You Apart

• 3+ years of software development experience in full-stack environments.
• Expertise in JavaScript (React) and/or Java, and Node.js.
• Experience with AWS cloud technologies, serverless and event-driven architectures.
• Experience with modern CI/CD practices, observability, and end-to-end software development.
• Exposure to AI-assisted development tools and a passion for leveraging emerging technologies to improve productivity, code quality, testing, and software delivery outcomes.
• 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 Holdings, 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 Holdings without your consent.