Software Engineer

2 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia UCentric Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Software Engineer (Python)

Location:
Sydney (Hybrid: 3 days in-office, 2 days WFH)

Type:
Permanent, Full-time

Salary:
$140,000–$150,000 base + super (flexible based on experience)

About the company

This is a fast-growing technology company working at the intersection of enterprise software and data-driven solutions. Known for their innovative product architecture and collaborative engineering culture, they're scaling quickly to meet the needs of large, complex clients across a range of industries.

The opportunity

We're looking for a Software Engineer (Python) to join a collaborative and technically strong team. This role is primarily backend-focused (roughly 80%), where you'll be building scalable APIs and backend services that integrate with enterprise systems and power the company's core platform. You'll work from clearly defined requirements to deliver high-quality, secure backend systems. There's also room to contribute to front-end projects in React where needed, offering exposure across the full stack.

Key responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs in Python
  • Model and manage Postgres databases with a focus on performance and scalability
  • Ensure secure and efficient data flows between providers and users
  • Contribute to code reviews, testing frameworks, and CI/CD processes
  • Collaborate with frontend engineers on API integration and occasional React development
  • Support DevOps with Kubernetes-based deployments and cloud automation

Tech stack

  • Languages:
    Python (primary), some Java
  • Database:
    Postgres, SQL
  • Frontend:
    React (exposure beneficial)
  • Infrastructure:
    AWS, Kubernetes

About you

  • 6+ years of software engineering experience with a strong backend/API focus
  • Proficient in Python with solid software engineering fundamentals
  • Skilled in SQL and experienced with Postgres in production environments
  • Confident working in AWS and with containerisation tools like Kubernetes
  • Comfortable in fast-paced, scale-up environments with high ownership
  • Strong communicator who can deliver from well-defined requirements

Nice to have

  • Experience in e-commerce, marketplace, or data product platforms
  • Exposure to frontend frameworks (especially React)
  • Background in capital markets, fintech, or data-intensive industries
  • Prior experience in startup or scale-up environments

What's on offer

  • $140k–$150k base + super (flexible depending on experience)
  • Hybrid model: 3 days in the office (Tues–Thurs), 2 days WFH
  • A collaborative culture with strong ownership and rapid release cycles
  • An opportunity to build impactful systems in a fast-scaling tech business

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