Lead Platform Software Engineer - Remote

Overview

As a Lead Platform Software Engineer at Midnite, you will ensure the platform is fast and resilient while building the Australian backend team and setting engineering practices.

In Short

• Role: Lead Platform Software Engineer
• Location: Remote, must be Australia-based
• Reports to: Site Operations Lead
• Team: Site Operations (SREs and Backend Engineers)
• Salary: $180,000 - $200,000
• Focus on maintaining high engineering standards
• Collaboration with local and UK teams
• Participate in code reviews and incident response
• Quarterly team meetups in Australian capital cities
• Emphasis on work-life balance and flexible working

Requirements

• Experience in software design, development, testing, and maintenance
• Proficient in writing clean and efficient code
• Knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies
• Ability to participate in on-call duties
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Willingness to travel for team meetups
• Commitment to maintaining high engineering standards
• Experience with the mentioned tech stack preferred
• Ability to work autonomously
• Leadership experience is a plus

Benefits

• 25 paid holidays per year
• Generous paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Comfortable home office setup provided
• Flexible working hours
• Access to discounts on retailers and subscriptions
• Learning and mentorship opportunities
• Transparent compensation structure
• Constructive feedback culture
• Inclusive and supportive work environment
• Commitment to diversity and equal opportunities