Software Engineer

Jacobi Strategies Pty Ltd; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity & bonus

Hybrid work

Growth opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

Jacobi Strategies Pty Ltd in Brisbane is seeking a junior software engineer to contribute to the core platform by building features for institutional multi-asset investment management. You will collaborate with engineers across Brisbane, London, and San Francisco.

The role emphasizes strong software development practices, REST API work, debugging, and a curious, fast-learning mindset in a hybrid startup environment. Nice-to-have skills include Databricks, Spark, Git, AWS, and Terraform.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field.
• 0–3 years of software development experience.
• Proficiency in Java and Python with strong development practices.
• Experience interacting with REST APIs.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Jacobi’s core platform by building and maintaining production features.
• Architect and implement solutions to client requirements.
• Collaborate with a global team across Brisbane, London, and San Francisco.
• Get exposure to a broad range of leading-edge technologies.

Skills

Java

Python

REST APIs

Problem solving

Communication

Adaptability

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Git

AWS

Terraform

Databricks

Apache Spark

Job description

Jacobi builds an open-architecture SaaS platform for institutional multi-asset investment management—portfolio construction, risk analytics, custom workflows, and client-ready reporting on a shared data foundation. You’ll join engineers across Brisbane, London, and San Francisco shipping production software used by investment teams worldwide.

In the role, you will:

• Contribute to Jacobi’s core platform by building and maintaining production features used by institutional investment teams.
• Architect and implement solutions to custom requirements for key clients
• Collaborate with a global expert team across Brisbane, London, and San Francisco
• Get exposure to a broad range of leading edge technologies

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary with equity and bonus potential
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements
• Great potential for your personal growth and development within the organisation
• Relaxed and supportive team-based environment which encourages new ideas and autonomy

Must have:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a related field (e.g. Computer Science, Software Engineering)
• 0-3 years experience in software development
• Proficiency in Java and Python with strong software development best practices
• Experience interacting with REST APIs
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills with a keen eye for detail
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced start-up environment
• Curious with a passion for learning

Nice to have:

• Databricks and Apache Spark experience
• Prior experience in client-facing roles and client engagement
• Knowledge and use of Git
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferably) and IaC tools (e.g. Terraform)
• Study, experience or knowledge in economics or finance