Senior Software Engineer

Join to apply for the Senior Software Engineer (Backend) role at Restive 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Senior Software Engineer (Backend) role at Restive Note: You must have full working rights in AustraliaAbout The RoleWe're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team and play a key role in shaping modern backend architectures—including microservices and APIs—across a variety of client engagements. This is a hands-on leadership role suited for someone who enjoys working across both technical delivery and pre-sales—helping to design solutions, secure new opportunities, and guide clients through complex architectural decisions.ResponsibilitiesShape Microservices & API Strategy: Define and evolve baseline microservices patterns and reference architectures for use across client projects—ensuring they align with modern engineering principles and cloud-native best practices. Client Engagement & Leadership: Work closely with clients to understand business needs, lead architectural discussions, present solutions, and provide trusted technical guidance throughout project lifecycles. Pre-Sales & Solution Design: Collaborate with delivery leads, architects, and sales teams during pre-sales phases—contributing to solution designs, proposals, estimations, and client pitches. Design & Delivery: Lead the design and delivery of microservices architectures on cloud platforms (primarily Azure), ensuring they are performant, secure, and maintainable. Technical Governance: Review solution designs, coach engineers, and contribute to internal accelerators, patterns, and practices. End-to-End Delivery Awareness: Understand both the business context and technical requirements across infrastructure, integration, and application logic. RequirementsAPI Development & Microservices Expertise: Deep experience designing and implementing scalable API design and microservices-based solutions, with a strong grasp of domain-driven design, API best practices, and service orchestration. Cloud Native Delivery: Proven delivery experience in Azure environments (e.g. Azure Functions, Kubernetes, Azure Container Apps, CosmosDB, API Management). Familiarity with AWS or GCP is a plus. .NET Core Proficiency: Strong hands-on expertise in .NET Core and related tools and frameworks. Consulting Skills: Experience engaging with clients, running workshops, presenting solutions, and influencing senior technical and non-technical stakeholders. Pre-Sales Exposure: Prior involvement in pre-sales or solution consulting activities, including shaping proposals, estimating work, and articulating technical value. - - Collaboration & Mentorship: Ability to work in cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to a culture of engineering excellence. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Information Technology Industries IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Restive by 2x Get notified about new Senior Software Engineer jobs in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia . 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