Software Engineer, Digital Archive

Stan.; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 weeks paid parental leave

Employee Exclusives program

Digital newspaper subscription

Stan subscription

Job summary

Nine is seeking a Software Engineer for a 12-month contract to help digitise and productise 120 years of Australian media. You will build backend services in Go, integrate with AWS/GCP, and deploy in Kubernetes within an autonomous Agile squad.

You will work on audio, video, and metadata processing pipelines, ensuring scalable, robust systems across the Nine media archive. Hybrid work options apply in Australia.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in software engineering roles.
• Proficiency in scripting / coding languages: Go, JavaScript, React, Python, Bash.
• Experience with AWS and/or GCP services; PostgreSQL knowledge.
• Infrastructure as code tools: Terraform; CI/CD pipelines and automation (Jenkins, TeamCity, GitLab CI).
• Monitoring/logging tools: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack; containerisation with Docker and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain high-performance Golang backend services and APIs.
• Develop cloud-native solutions on AWS; create resilient, auto-scaling microservices.
• Produce automated modules for media processing; ensure high-quality delivery to partners.
• Participate in full deployment lifecycle; ship code to test and production Kubernetes environments.
• Collaborate in an autonomous Agile squad with product owners and peers.

Skills

Go

JavaScript

React

Python

Bash

Cloud concepts

Networking basics

Troubleshooting

Tools

AWS

GCP

PostgreSQL

Terraform

Jenkins

TeamCity

GitLab CI

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Company Description
Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. We are home to premium, trusted news, sport and entertainment. Nine’s assets span free-to-air television, free and paid streaming, publishing and digital audio, and digital outdoor and retail media. Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones. As our iconic and emerging brands continue to evolve, we offer unique opportunities for you to bring fresh ideas, innovate, and make your mark on the future of Australian media.

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer to join our team on a 12-month contract.

As part of a newly formed squad at Nine, you will contribute to a once-in-a-generation project: digitising and productising 120 years of Australian broadcast media, film, and publications.

In this role, you will be instrumental in delivering the backend systems required to process vast amounts of audio, video, and metadata. Working closely with our product team, you’ll build the technical foundations that turn Australia’s richest media archive into a diversified digital platform.

What you’ll do:

• Build and maintain high-performance Golang backend services and APIs to make our extensive media archive searchable and accessible.
• Contribute to cloud-native solutions on AWS, helping to develop resilient and auto-scaling microservices.
• Develop automated modules for media processing, ensuring high-quality audio and video delivery to our partners and teams..
• Participate in the full deployment lifecycle, regularly shipping code to test and production Kubernetes environments.
• Work within an autonomous Agile squad, collaborating with product owners and peers to solve technical challenges.
• Focus on code quality by participating in peer reviews and testing to ensure our systems remain robust and maintainable.
• Continuously evolve your skillset by up-skilling in DevOps practices and exploring new technologies within our modern tech stack.

What you’ll bring:

• 2 years of experience in software engineering roles
• Strong understanding of scripting / coding languages and frameworks. e.g. Go, JavaScript, React, Python, Bash
• Experience with AWS and/or GCP services, including compute, storage, networking, and security.
• Knowledge of database technologies, e.g. PostgreSQL
• Proficiency in infrastructure as code IaC tools such as Terraform
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automation tools. e.g. Jenkins, TeamCity, GitLab CI.
• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools. e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or similar
• Experience with containerisation technologies. e.g. Docker, Kubernetes
• Solid understanding of networking concepts and protocols.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

We value adaptability, curiosity, and strong engineering fundamentals over a perfect checklist. If you meet several of these criteria and are excited to learn the rest on the job, we want to hear from you.

**Additional Information

How we work**

At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team.

Our employee benefits include:

• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers

• Access to ‘Employee Exclusives’ program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.

• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads

• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription

• More info at Nine Careers

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We’re committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you’ll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.
Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.