Senior Software Engineer – Backend

Syfe is APAC's largest and fastest-growing digital wealth platform, trusted with over US$10 billion in assets. We’re fundamentally changing how hundreds of thousands of people across Asia-Pacific build wealth through a holistic, long-term approach to money – not just pushing investment products. SelfWealth by Syfe is our Australian trading and investing brand. Backed by world-class investors and recognised as a leader in wealthtech, we’re a team of passionate builders creating the future of wealth management. The Opportunity We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Software Engineer to help build the next generation trading and investment platform that will power SelfWealth by Syfe for years to come. This is a new Kotlin/Java-based tech stack in our Melbourne office, so you’ll not only own and evolve core backend services, but also: Help shape the overall system design and architecture Mentor and upskill other engineers as the local team grows Scale the platform to support new products, higher trading volumes and new markets You’ll work across the full development lifecycle, from design and implementation through to production operations, delivering scalable, reliable software that has real impact on our users. What you’ll do Design, build and maintain secure, scalable, high-performing backend services in Kotlin/Java. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, design, other engineering squads) to understand business needs and turn them into robust technical solutions. Lead architectural discussions and contribute to key technical decisions for our trading and investing platform. Mentor and support team members, sharing knowledge, reviewing code and championing engineering best practices. Own quality end-to-end: participate in code reviews, testing strategies, and CI/CD pipelines to ensure resilience and reliability. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across services, data stores and infrastructure. Continuously improve performance, reliability, observability and developer experience. Stay current with emerging technologies and propose relevant improvements to our stack and ways of working. Use modern tools including AI to work smarter and solve problems faster. What you’ll bring Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience). 6+ years of hands‑on software development experience, with strong expertise in Kotlin and/or Java for backend systems. Solid experience working with AWS services (e.g. Lambda, Step Functions, ECS, S3, RDS, Cognito or equivalents). Strong understanding of object‑oriented programming, SOLID principles and common design patterns. Experience with microservices and distributed systems, including event‑driven architecture and pub/sub or messaging tools. A product ownership mindset – you care about outcomes, not just output, and think about long‑term maintainability and customer impact. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, comfortable working with cross‑functional and distributed teams. Knowledge of financial platforms and trading (e.g. order workflows, executions, settlements, or market data) is highly regarded. How we work At Syfe, we live by the 3Hs: Humility – We don’t have all the answers. We seek feedback, embrace challenges and encourage diverse perspectives to improve and grow together. Hunger – We set high standards for ourselves, look to learn continuously, and aim to multiply our impact while celebrating wins along the way. Hustle – We drive results collaboratively with passion and perseverance, pushing the limits of innovation to deliver the best outcomes for our customers. How we invest in you Competitive pay and annual reviews Employee ownership opportunities through our Employee Stock Option Program (ESOP) Comprehensive health and wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Program (EAP) access Supportive leave policies, including parental leave Learning budgets and internal mobility opportunities A collaborative and high‑performing environment where work meets purpose and fun. Expect modern offices with a stocked pantry and engaging team‑building activities Come As You Are We believe in the power of diversity and are dedicated to creating a welcoming and innovative environment for all our employees. We embrace and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities for all. Please note: Applicants must have valid working rights in Australia to be considered #J-18808-Ljbffr