Job Description
No matter who you are, Pax8 is a place you can call home. We are growing globally, and are now expanding across Australia, New Zealand and Asia.
Culture is important to us, and at Pax8, it’s business, and it IS personal. We are passionate, creative, and humorously offbeat. We work hard, keep it fun, and expect the best.
We Elev8 each other. We Advoc8 for our partners. We Innov8 continuously. We Celebr8 life.
Position Summary:
The Senior Software Engineer designs, develops, tests, deploys, maintains, and improves software for end users, with a strong focus on technical leadership. They deliver software using agile methodologies to meet the demands of the business. The Sr. Engineer builds complex features independently and collaborates with other teams to conduct design and code reviews. They develop and/or provide technical leadership in the development of software applications involving the application of new technologies with significant technical risk. The Sr. Engineer prepares detailed plans, which may span over a year for complex projects. They determine test philosophy, goals, and objectives, and participate in the formation of project goals, scope, and schedule. The Sr. Engineer makes a high impact on the success of their team and works through complex problems and tradeoffs with only minor assistance. They mentor other engineers throughout the organisation.
This role is based in the Brisbane CBD, and can be hybrid or remote, depending on preference.
Essential Responsibilities (includes, but is not limited to):
Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve software.
Participate in team meetings including refinement sessions, sprint planning, and other aspects of the agile development lifecycle.
Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and test suites to validate software functionality, performance, and scalability.
Help level up the team through mentorship and design techniques.
Participate in on-call rotations.
Ideal Skills, Experience, and Competencies:
At least five (5) to eight (8) years of relevant software development experience.
Effective technical leadership abilities.
Advanced experience with one or more of the following languages: Java, Kotlin, and/or VueJS.
Proficient in utilising AI tools for software development, including the ability to construct effective prompts and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs - OpenAI and/or Copilot
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with innovative application design and implementation.
Effective problem solving and troubleshooting abilities.
Ability to step up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.
Ability to develop people to meet both their career goals and the organisation’s goals.
Ability to operate effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear.
Why join Pax8?
Well here are a few points of how we value our greatest assets:
At Pax8, we want to support you in both work and play. Sometimes there isn't enough time for the latter, which is why Pax8 offers an additional 2 weeks of bonus leave every year! YES that's 6 weeks of holiday leave, with the additional 2 weeks being available from your first day!
In addition to the above, we offer all our employees Gold Standard, Private Health Insurance. Beneficial for when life happens!
Unlimited growth through our learning & development (L&D) programs in an environment that fosters internal promotions, helping you gain the necessary skills to reach the next step in your professional journey!
Connecting with our community is important – which is why we have our donation matching program, DEI-B events,
Culture is important to us, and at Pax8, it’s business, and it IS personal. We are passionate, creative, and humorously offbeat. We work hard, keep it fun, and expect the best.
We Elev8 each other. We Advoc8 for our partners. We Innov8 continuously. We Celebr8 life.
Position Summary:
The Senior Software Engineer designs, develops, tests, deploys, maintains, and improves software for end users, with a strong focus on technical leadership. They deliver software using agile methodologies to meet the demands of the business. The Sr. Engineer builds complex features independently and collaborates with other teams to conduct design and code reviews. They develop and/or provide technical leadership in the development of software applications involving the application of new technologies with significant technical risk. The Sr. Engineer prepares detailed plans, which may span over a year for complex projects. They determine test philosophy, goals, and objectives, and participate in the formation of project goals, scope, and schedule. The Sr. Engineer makes a high impact on the success of their team and works through complex problems and tradeoffs with only minor assistance. They mentor other engineers throughout the organisation.
This role is based in the Brisbane CBD, and can be hybrid or remote, depending on preference.
Essential Responsibilities (includes, but is not limited to):
Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve software.
Participate in team meetings including refinement sessions, sprint planning, and other aspects of the agile development lifecycle.
Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and test suites to validate software functionality, performance, and scalability.
Help level up the team through mentorship and design techniques.
Participate in on-call rotations.
Ideal Skills, Experience, and Competencies:
At least five (5) to eight (8) years of relevant software development experience.
Effective technical leadership abilities.
Advanced experience with one or more of the following languages: Java, Kotlin, and/or VueJS.
Proficient in utilising AI tools for software development, including the ability to construct effective prompts and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs - OpenAI and/or Copilot
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with innovative application design and implementation.
Effective problem solving and troubleshooting abilities.
Ability to step up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.
Ability to develop people to meet both their career goals and the organisation’s goals.
Ability to operate effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear.
Why join Pax8?
Well here are a few points of how we value our greatest assets:
At Pax8, we want to support you in both work and play. Sometimes there isn't enough time for the latter, which is why Pax8 offers an additional 2 weeks of bonus leave every year! YES that's 6 weeks of holiday leave, with the additional 2 weeks being available from your first day!
In addition to the above, we offer all our employees Gold Standard, Private Health Insurance. Beneficial for when life happens!
Unlimited growth through our learning & development (L&D) programs in an environment that fosters internal promotions, helping you gain the necessary skills to reach the next step in your professional journey!
Connecting with our community is important – which is why we have our donation matching program, DEI-B events,
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Software Engineer position is now open for candidates interested in the Software Developer Jobs sector. This role in Brisbane offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Software Developer Jobs is a plus.
