Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

At Swyftx, we're not just building a fintech scaleup; we're shaping the future of Australia's digital currency industry. With over 650,000 users, we have our sights set high, aiming to be Australia's most trusted cryptocurrency trading platform and the next billion-dollar success story. 

This is not just another job opportunity; it's a chance to make your mark in an industry-defining company. As a Senior Software Engineer at Swyftx, you will play a key role in the technical advancement of Swyftx, and you will join a high-performing and passionate group of Engineers who love what they do and take pride in the craftsmanship of their code. 

Please note this is a hybrid role and the team comes into our beautiful Milton offices on Wednesdays and Fridays.  

Some of your key responsibilities in this role will include:

• Crafting High-Quality Code: Utilise Node.js with TypeScript to write clean, scalable, testable, and maintainable code that forms the backbone of our products. 
• Technical Leadership: Lead the charge in technical design and implementation, fostering cross-functional collaboration to ensure the delivery of top-tier software products. 
• Collaborative Problem Solving: Work closely with cross-functional teams to address technical challenges and drive innovative solutions. 
• Code Review: Conduct comprehensive reviews of code developed by fellow engineers, offering insightful feedback to uphold best practices in terms of accuracy, testability, and efficiency. 
• Knowledge Sharing: Share your expertise and insights through meticulous technical documentation, articulate write-ups, and engaging technical presentations, contributing to the collective growth and proficiency of our team.  

To be successful you will have:

• Prior commercial experience in fast-paced tech environments, ideally within fintech or financial services. 
• Exposure to AWS and kubernetes is beneficial, but not essential. 
• Experience with guiding and mentoring Software Engineers, unblocking technical challenges and being an all-around role model.  
• A can-do attitude, fuelled by a strong customer-focused mindset in all aspects of your work. 

Some of our perks and benefits include:

• Unlimited fee-free trading.
• Career growth, training, mentorship and development opportunities.
• Social activities, game breaks and recognition awards.
• Fully stocked kitchen, in-house barista, unlimited fresh fruit, snacks and kombucha on tap.
• Weekly catered lunches on Wednesdays.

At Swyftx, we're not just building a diverse and dynamic environment; we're celebrating it. We value and embrace the unique experiences, qualities, and characteristics that each member of our team brings, and we're committed to cultivating an inclusive workspace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to do their best work.   

If you are driven by excellence, a deep commitment to integrity, and an unwavering drive to make an impact then click ‘apply now’.  

We have an internal Talent Acquisition function, and therefore are not accepting approaches from recruitment agencies.