Senior Software Engineer - Onboarding

Are you ready to get the Easygo Edge?

Easygo leads the world in crafting top-tier entertainment experiences, and our engineering crew sets the benchmark for engineering mastery. We're looking for a passionate, ambitious software engineer ready to tackle complex problems, build scalable solutions and collaborate with some of the finest engineers in the entertainment industry. If you're eager to push the boundaries of large-scale software design, this is your team.

What you'll build with us:

You'll dive into intricate projects that challenge and push boundaries, solving complex technical puzzles and crafting scalable solutions used by millions. You'll work with a modern stack including Node.js, TypeScript, GraphQL, microservices, WebSockets and cloud services, with mentorship and hands-on experience to accelerate your growth as an engineer. Your contributions will shape the future of entertainment.

We know that innovation ignites when we build and create together, in person. This is a full-time opportunity at our Melbourne office. You'll work right where it all happens, surrounded by our fearless crew shipping high-impact work.

Who is Easygo?

We're a high-growth, high-velocity tech company with millions of eyeballs on us every day. We're building the future of fearless tech.

We're the creators behind some of the most popular brands including Stake, KICK and Easygo Games. While they command a fierce global following, our crew is employed directly by Easygo and that's where the real fun happens.

We're always looking for people who are hungry, humble and move fast. People who are ready to Unify, Disrupt and Evolve with us.

With us you'll grow faster and go further. Your work has impact. And that gives you an edge you can't get anywhere else.

The impact you'll make:

• Actively engage in hands-on coding, testing, debugging and troubleshooting to ensure code quality, scalability and maintainability.
• Write efficient, scalable and maintainable code, adhering to coding standards and best practices.
• Lead technical discussions and propose solutions that drive team performance and contribute to team and company OKRs.
• Lead and independently complete medium-sized projects or components from start to finish.
• Analyse complex problems and provide effective solutions, contributing to team goals and initiatives.
• Innovate within the team, pushing for improvements and driving constructive changes to enhance performance and efficiency.
• Share knowledge and best practices with the team, and mentor junior engineers with guidance and constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, product managers and engineering teams to effectively communicate technical concepts.

Your track record:

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• Hands-on experience in software engineering, with a primary focus on backend development.
• Experience with technologies such as Node.js, microservices, Docker and cloud services (AWS, Azure or Google Cloud).
• Proficiency in subscriptions technology (WebSockets, Pub/Sub), TypeScript, GraphQL and database technologies such as PostgreSQL and Elasticsearch.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (AWS CodePipeline, GitHub Actions) for automating deployment.
• Strong understanding of code architecture and design principles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong communication skills, an analytical mindset and a positive attitude with eagerness to learn new technologies and grow as a full-stack engineer.

Bonus points if you also have:

• Experience with Svelte + SvelteKit or other server-side rendering frameworks (React + NextJS, Vue + Nuxt, Quasar, etc).
• Proficiency in JavaScript fundamentals, Storybook and related technologies.

Here are our benefits and perks:

Sharpening your edge

• The ultimate sandbox. Exciting, on-the-job learning opportunities.
• 1 in 3 of our people level up their roles every year. If you deliver, you move.

Competitive pay and bonus scheme

• Market-synced pay that respects your craft and location.
• Performance-based bonus recognition based on your impact (up to 20%).
• Help us build our crew and get paid for it with our high-value referral bonus. Because great people know great people.

Other perks

• 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers
• Smooth Parental Return: Ease back into work with 12 weeks of transition support, including fully paid Fridays off during your first three months back
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Wednesday massages
• In-house baristas serve you free coffee, fresh juices and smoothies.
• Daily catered breakfast and regular company-wide events.
• Snack walls and drink fridges on every floor.
• Fun, modern office spaces. Pool tables, table tennis, gaming consoles and an F1 simulator.

We play fair. We hire fair.

True to our value of 'Play fair' we always hire fair. Our work and our brands are fuelled by our diverse culture. We hire for talent and grit. But we never discriminate. Your race, religion, nationality, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital, veteran, or disability status won't affect our hiring decision, or your trajectory here. Come as you are and get the Easygo edge.

- Actively engage in hands-on coding, testing, debugging, and troubleshooting to ensure code quality, scalability, and maintainability. - Write efficient, scalable, and maintainable code, adhering to coding standards and best practices. - Lead technical discussions and propose solutions that drive team performance and contribute to team and company OKRs. - Innovate within the team by pushing for improvements and driving constructive changes to enhance team performance and efficiency. - Analyse complex problems and provide effective solutions, contributing to team goals and initiatives. - Lead and independently complete medium-sized projects or components from start to finish. - Identify opportunities for improvement and take initiative in technical discussions. - Share knowledge and best practices with the team, fostering a collaborative and learning-oriented environment. - Mentor junior engineers by providing guidance and constructive feedback to support their growth. - Collaborate with stakeholders, product managers, and engineering teams to effectively communicate technical concepts. - Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience. - 7+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering, with a primary focus on backend development. - Experience with technologies such as Node.js, Microservices, Docker, Cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and related technologies. - Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., AWS Code Pipeline, GitHub Actions) for automating the deployment process. - Proficiency in Subscriptions technology (WebSockets, Pub/Sub), TypeScript, GraphQL, database technologies such as PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch. - Strong understanding of code architecture and design principles. - Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. - Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with teams and stakeholders. - Analytical mindset to address complex technical challenges and devise innovative solutions. - Positive attitude and eagerness to learn new technologies to grow as a full-stack engineer.