Software Engineer

Kogan.com; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AI‑Native Engineering culture

Learning budget

Health & Wellness program

Team discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Kogan.com is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to join our engineering team in Australia. You will build and support backend services using C#/.NET, optimize SQL Server queries, and develop APIs across core business systems.

You’ll tackle production issues, improve performance, and drive scalable solutions in a fast-moving environment. Strong ownership and problem-solving skills are essential as you contribute to architecture decisions and automation initiatives that help power our data-heavy

Qualifications

• Strong C#/.NET experience with real-world backend systems.
• Deep knowledge of SQL Server, including queries and performance tuning.
• Experience with Entity Framework and API development.
• Ability to diagnose complex production issues and deliver sustainable fixes.
• Proven track record in building scalable, reliable backend services.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain backend services using C#/.NET and EF.
• Design and optimise SQL Server queries, views, and indexes.
• Develop and integrate APIs across critical business systems.
• Troubleshoot production issues across applications and databases.
• Improve system performance and reliability for high-volume platforms.
• Automate repetitive tasks and improve engineering tooling.

Skills

C#/.NET

Entity Framework

SQL Server

REST APIs

Distributed systems

Problem solving

Ownership

Job description

Kogan.com is a pioneer of Australian eCommerce, and the software we build is used by millions of customers every day. You'll join a fast-moving engineering team with real ownership, shipping to production daily and using AI as part of how we work.

We’re looking for a Backend Software Engineer with strong C#/.NET and SQL Server experience to help build, improve and support the systems behind some of Kogan.com’s most critical business operations.

You’ll work across backend applications, databases, APIs and integrations, solving complex problems in a live environment and building long-term solutions that improve reliability, performance and scalability.

What You’ll Do:

• Build and enhance backend applications and services using C# and Entity Framework.
• Design, optimise and troubleshoot SQL Server queries, stored procedures, views, indexes and data models.
• Build and maintain APIs and integrations across critical business systems.
• Investigate complex production issues across applications, databases and integrations and deliver permanent fixes.
• Improve system performance, reliability and scalability across high-volume, business-critical platforms.
• Build automation that reduces manual work and improves operational efficiency.
• Improve monitoring, tooling and engineering processes across the environment.
• Work closely with Engineering, Finance and Operations to turn business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Maintain high levels of data integrity across financial, inventory and operational systems.
• Take ownership of solutions from investigation and design through to implementation and production support.
• Contribute to technical improvements and longer-term architecture decisions.

What You Bring:

• Strong commercial experience with C#/.NET and Entity Framework.
• Strong SQL Server capability, including complex queries, stored procedures, indexing and performance optimisation.
• Experience building or supporting backend systems, APIs and integrations.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across applications, databases and distributed systems.
• Experience working with business-critical or data-heavy production environments.
• Understanding of REST APIs, service layers and system integrations.
• Ability to identify root causes and build sustainable solutions rather than rely on short-term fixes.
• Strong ownership, prioritisation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A continuous improvement mindset with an interest in automation, scalability and system reliability.

Why Kogan.com?

• AI-Native Engineering: AI is deeply embedded in how our Engineering teams build and operate. We’re moving beyond standalone LLM use into agentic workflows, AI-assisted development and automation integrated into real engineering systems and processes. Engineers have access to leading AI tools, hands‑on training and the freedom to experiment with new ways of designing, building and shipping software.
• Our culture is unlike anywhere else and regardless of where you are in your career journey, we empower you to do your best work and have a big impact. Check us out https://devblog.kogan.com/ & https://goodteams.app/teams/kogan.com.
• Work with an incredible team to solve important challenges, helping to drive Australia and New Zealand’s eCommerce future.
• Your role has a lot of ownership, autonomy and little red tape. You’ll be empowered to achieve positive outcomes and your work will have a real impact.
• You’ll be at the forefront of the eCommerce industry and be part of a company that are the Pioneers of eCommerce in Australia.
• Be an Intrepreneur, playing a hands on role in shaping our strategy at our HQ.
• Learning budget of $1000.
• A range of employee benefits such as; complimentary Kogan First Membership, team exclusive discounts, Health & Wellness program, Learning & Development and Lunch & Learns, Hackathons, Team member referral program, Company and team events and celebrations, community engagement (volunteering) and extensive career development opportunities plus loads more!