Senior Software Engineer (Backend) at Simplywallst

At Simply Wall St, our mission is to help individual investors succeed by providing them with the tools to build portfolios and understand stocks in ways that were once reserved for professionals. We are a profitable, global B2C SaaS company serving 6.5 million users across 180 countries. We pride ourselves on our high retention rates and our commitment to long-term financial health, and we are looking for someone who shares our passion for empowering investors to join our team.

What is this role?

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our backend team on a full-time basis. This is a senior-level position open to candidates based in Australia who possess full working rights. You will have the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere in the country or join us at our office in Sydney.

What will you do?

• Take end-to-end ownership of services, including the design, testing, deployment, and monitoring of our infrastructure.
• Collaborate within a cross-functional team to modernize our platform using technologies like Node.js, TypeScript, GraphQL, and Next.js to ensure we can scale effectively.
• Participate in technical decision-making through design reviews, pair programming, and code reviews while contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and rapid, automated deployment.

What makes you a great fit?

You are a seasoned engineer with significant experience in SaaS startups or similar software environments. We value a growth mindset and a pragmatic approach to choosing the right tools for the job. To succeed here, you should have:

• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, and GraphQL.
• A deep understanding of how to build systems that are reliable, scalable, and resilient.
• Experience with modern browser ecosystems and front-end abstractions.
• A commitment to high-quality code and a desire to work in a high-performing, collaborative team.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

What's in it for you?

We focus on measuring outcomes rather than outputs and offer a variety of benefits to support your work-life balance and professional growth:

• Flexible work arrangements, including the ability to work from anywhere in Australia or our Sydney office, plus the option to work overseas for up to three months.
• Simply Stop, which allows our team to finish work at 2:30 pm every Friday.
• Equity compensation so you can share in the success of the business.
• A dedicated learning budget and professional development support.
• A comprehensive parental leave policy with part-time return options.
• Access to our Share Club, which includes a subscription to our platform, cash for investing, and regular team discussions on stock ideas.
• Regular team events and hackathons to foster innovation and connection.