Software Engineer

Sportsbet Pty Ltd.; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Hybrid working policy

Parental Leave 26 weeks

Hack Days

Career development programs

Onsite massages and wellness perks

Free breakfast and fruit

Job summary

Sportsbet Pty Ltd. is seeking a predominantly backend-focused engineer to join our MarTech Platforms team in Melbourne. You will own end-to-end backend features and contribute to design reviews for scalable, reliable services.

You'll work with Java, Node.js, Kotlin and TypeScript, collaborating with Product, Delivery and QA to deliver robust solutions. A strong focus on cloud-native architecture and observability will be essential.

Qualifications

• Proven backend engineering experience with Java and/or Node.js.
• Experience with backend frameworks such as Spring Boot or Express and API development.
• Experience with both relational and non-relational databases (PostgreSQL on AWS RDS and DynamoDB).
• Experience building cloud-based applications on AWS, with microservices, CI/CD and observability.
• Exposure to Kafka or other messaging systems; frontend exposure with TypeScript/React is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test and deliver clean, maintainable backend solutions with a focus on Java, Kotlin, Node.js and TypeScript.
• Independently analyse technical problems, identify dependencies and mitigate risks.
• Contribute to solution design, code reviews and architectural discussions.
• Build operational awareness through monitoring, incident response and automation.
• Collaborate with Product, Delivery, QA and other engineering teams to deliver outcomes.

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

We’re looking for a predominantly backend-focused Engineer to join our MarTech Platforms space and help build reliable, scalable technology that brings excitement to life. You’ll independently deliver well-scoped features end-to-end, contribute to solution design and code reviews, and build strong operational ownership of the services and systems you work with.

Responsibilities Include:

• Design, build, test and deliver clean, maintainable backend solutions, with a focus on Java, Kotlin, Node.js and TypeScript.
• Independently analyse technical problems, identify dependencies and constraints, and raise risks early with practical mitigation options.
• Contribute to solution design and code reviews, considering trade-offs, scalability, reliability and operational impacts.
• Build operational awareness through monitoring, incident response, automation and continuous improvement of platform stability.
• Collaborate with Product, Delivery, QA and other engineering disciplines to deliver great outcomes.

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 Engineer who enjoys taking ownership and solving problems without losing sight of the bigger picture. You’re comfortable working predominantly in the backend, contribute constructively to technical discussions and reviews, and enjoy collaborating across engineering and delivery teams. You can challenge assumptions respectfully, communicate trade-offs clearly and strike the right balance between quality and getting valuable solutions into production.

What You Will Bring

• Proven backend engineering experience, particularly with Java and/or Node.js, plus experience with backend frameworks such as Spring Boot or Express and API development.
• Hands‑on experience with both relational and non‑relational databases, such as PostgreSQL on AWS RDS and DynamoDB, including query performance analysis.
• Experience building cloud‑based applications on AWS, with an understanding of microservices, event‑driven architecture, automated testing, CI/CD and observability.
• Exposure to Kafka or other messaging/streaming systems, alongside sound software engineering practices including refactoring, design patterns, security and scalable application development is highly regarded.
• Exposure to front‑end development, including technologies such as TypeScript and React.

The Perks

We work hard and play hard, so along with a competitive salary and generous performance‑based bonus for permanent staff members, here’s some of our other perks:

• 25 days annual leave (that’s right, an additional week’s leave!)
• Hybrid working policy (Monday and Friday from home) and a $1,050 home office allowance for new starters.
• Industry leading Parental Leave support program with 26 weeks paid leave for Primary Carers and no wait time. We also have a progressive return to work benefit for your first 6 months back: come back for 3 days, get paid for 4; come back for 4 days, get paid for 5.
• Hack Days - where your creativity and collaborative ideas lead to exciting new ideas and projects for our customers.
• Access to outstanding career development programs, including expert‑led internal training and external learning opportunities (staff allowance for personal development)
• 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.

We review applications within the first two weeks, so Check out our Instagram and TikTok (@lifeatsportsbet), LinkedIn, and careers website for more information about our inclusive culture.

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’sthe 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.

If you think you’d be a great fit but don’t necessarily meet everything in the job description, please still get in touch.