Software Engineer

Lextech; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Birthday leave

Drinks and fruit

Professional development

Career advancement

Flexible work arrangements

Inclusive workplace culture

Wellness programmes

Job summary

Lextech Pty Ltd in Melbourne is seeking a skilled Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to lead a rebuild of our platform using a modern tech stack. You will understand our codebase, apply clean architecture, and leverage AI tools to deliver high-quality software.

You'll design and implement robust web applications, collaborate across teams, and contribute to evolving development practices while staying current with industry trends and best practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing and shipping web applications.
• Proficiency in C#, ASP.NET Core, Web API or Minimal APIs.
• Strong understanding of design patterns, SOLID, and clean architecture.
• REST API design using OpenAPI with generated clients/DTOs (NSwag).
• Proficient with Git and modern CI/CD workflows.
• Strong SQL skills and ability to optimize complex queries.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/SE or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test software applications using industry-standard languages and frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code adhering to coding standards.
• Participate in code reviews and share knowledge to improve quality.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve defects and performance issues promptly.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes and tools.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Collaborate on architectural decisions for scalable systems.

Skills

C#

ASP.NET Core

Web API

Minimal APIs

SOLID

Clean architecture

OpenAPI

NSwag

Git

SQL

Testing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Git

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

Terraform

Argo CD

Job description

Lextech Pty Ltd is a forward-thinking technology company dedicated to delivering innovative software solutions that drive business success. We are committed to fostering a collaborative culture where talented engineers can grow, contribute meaningfully, and make a real impact in the digital landscape. Our team is passionate about excellence, continuous improvement, and staying at the forefront of software engineering practices.

About the role

We are seeking a full stack Software Engineer to join the team embarking on a full rebuild of our system with a contemporary tech stack. Someone who is willing to learn the business, understand our existing codebase, cleverly use AI in your toolkit and build something amazing.

We’re about clean architecture. We’re about technical excellence and about giving you time to do things right rather than fast. We’re about learning new patterns instead of just doing the same thing we’ve always done.

Success in this role will see you building and bringing to life our new platform, supporting existing web applications, producing high quality, reusable and efficient code based on the direction and guidance of the business.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test software applications using industry-standard programming languages and frameworks
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust and scalable solutions for clients
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code that adheres to established coding standards and best practices
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members to ensure code quality and knowledge sharing
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects and performance issues in a timely manner
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and tools
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to enhance technical capabilities
• Collaborate on architectural decisions and contribute to the design of scalable, efficient software systems

What we're looking for

• 5+years of experience developing and shipping web applications.
• Proven experience in software development with proficiency in one or more programming languages such as C#, ASP.Net Core & Web API / Minimal APIs
• Strong understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and object-oriented programming, including SOLID and clean architecture.
• REST API design experience, ideally contract first using OpenAPI with generated clients or DTOs using tools such as NSwag
• Adept with version control systems such as Git and branching workflows
• Strong SQL skills with the ability to write and troubleshoot complex queries and understand indexing and query plans
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Knowledge of software testing practices and quality assurance processes
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience

Bonus points if you also have

• Experience with CQRS, event driven and event sourcing design.
• Microservices and distributed system based on domain driven design and vertical slice architecture.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g. Azure)
• CI/CD pipelines, particularly GitHub Actions.
• Docker and container based local development.
• Kubernetes (AKS), Terraform, Argo CD, and GitOps based deployment.

What we offer

• Free onsite parking
• An extra leave day on your birthday!
• Well stocked drinks fridge and free fruit baskets
• Professional development opportunities, including training programmes and certifications
• Career advancement pathways within a growing technology company
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Modern tools and technologies to support your work
• Inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and encourages innovation
• Employee wellness initiatives and support programmes