MyBudget is Australia's most trusted personal budgeting service. Since 1999, our award-winning service has helped over 130,000 Australians achieve their financial goals. We are a team of passionate individuals who share a common purpose: to help Australians live a life free from money worries. With our consultative money management approach and commitment to financial responsibility, we take pride in making a positive difference in people's lives.
Start a New Career and Help Build Transformative Financial Solutions! At MyBudget, technology is the backbone that enables our mission. In this software engineering role, you will play a critical part in designing and optimising essential systems that power MyBudget's digital platforms. This is a highly technical position focused on implementing scalable, secure, and efficient backend services, which are vital to ensuring an outstanding and supportive experience for our clients.
As a technical expert, you'll bring in-depth knowledge of backend development, particularly in Golang, to architect, build, and refine the systems that manage core financial services and data processes. Your role will involve not only coding and performance tuning but also guiding best practices in code quality, security, and system scalability. You'll also work closely with architecture and DevOps teams, contributing to a robust CI/CD pipeline, containerisation, and a microservices-based environment that supports the continuous delivery of new features.
In this position, you will mentor junior engineers, lead architecture discussions, and stay at the forefront of emerging technologies, ensuring MyBudget remains a leader in the financial budgeting sector.
Responsibilities Design, implement, and optimise highly available, low-latency systems. Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices. Conduct code reviews to ensure technical excellence and knowledge sharing. Optimise and troubleshoot system performance issues. Implement unit tests, integration tests, and ensure code coverage. Participate in architecture design discussions and provide input on technical decisions. Maintain a strong focus on security, performance, and scalability throughout the development process. Mentor and guide junior engineers to foster professional growth. Stay updated on new tools, frameworks, and emerging technologies relevant to Golang and backend development. Skills and Qualifications Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science or a relevant field (or equivalent) preferred. 8+ years of experience in software engineering with a strong focus on backend development. 5+ years of hands-on experience with Golang in production environments. Proficiency in building RESTful APIs and working with microservices architectures. Proficient in SQL databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL) with a deep understanding of database performance optimisation. Experience with containerisation technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes). Strong understanding of concurrency models and multithreading in Golang. Hands-on experience with event-driven architectures (e.g. Kafka). Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and tools (e.g. CircleCI, Jenkins). Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana, ELK). Familiarity with Git and Agile development methodologies. Strong debugging, problem-solving, and performance tuning skills. Extensive experience with other programming languages such as Java, Python, and Node.js. Prior experience in the FinTech domain is preferred. What We Offer A positive, fun workplace culture. A collaborative approach including employee-led committees in the areas of culture, wellness and diversity, designed to continuously improve our culture and the working environment for employees. Regular social events for all as well as opportunity to be part of a paid social club. A strong commitment to employee wellness with a $150 annual 'Get Active' subsidy, Employee Assistance Program, regular wellness events and education sessions, and fresh fruit daily. Free access to the MyBudget service, plus Family & Friends discounts. Modern offices in an attractive CBD location. As part of the MyBudget family, you will receive comprehensive support to excel in your role. If you are interested in progressing your career, we offer training, coaching, and opportunities for further study to ensure you are fully equipped for success. Your growth and professional development are our priorities as we work together to make a positive impact on countless lives. Our Commitment To Diversity and Inclusion MyBudget is committed to a workplace that is diverse and inclusive, where employees are embraced for their unique qualities and valued for their contribution. We believe a diverse and inclusive workplace brings out the best in everyone and helps us to deliver a world-class client experience. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds and sexual orientations, as well as those with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island ancestry.
If you feel you have the relevant experience and skills for this role, we would love to hear from you.
Summary of role requirements: Flexible hours available. More than 4 years of relevant work experience required for this role. Working rights required for this role. Expected start date for role: 31 January 2025. Expected salary: $90,000 - $110,000 per month. #J-18808-Ljbffr