Senior Software Engineer

About the Role

A permanent Senior Software Engineer opportunity is available with a leading product-based business in the utilities sector. You’ll join a small but highly capable team in Perth, working on mission-critical software used globally.

This is a hands-on role with around 90% coding, focused on backend development in Spring Boot, with event-sourcing at the core. You’ll also contribute across the stack, including web-based administrative hubs built in Angular, and mentor other developers in the team.

The business has a collaborative, “all-in” culture, where engineers are encouraged to build the best product they can. This role offers the chance to work on tangible software that helps people, in a recession-proof industry with long-term product roadmaps. This is a full-time role, ideally Perth-based or in a Perth time zone, with flexibility on in-office attendance.

You Should Have

• 5–10 years of commercial software engineering experience
• Strong backend skills in Java with Spring Boot
• Hands-on experience with an event sourcing framework (Axon preferred; EventStore, EventFlow, Eventuate also valued)
• Experience delivering web-based applications using Angular or similar
• Background working on transactional, traceable systems where reliability is essential
• Ability to mentor developers and guide backend/service design
• Clear communication skills and a strong team mindset

Nice to Have

• Experience with CI/CD tooling (GitHub, GitHub Actions, SonarCloud, SNYK)
• Exposure to Kubernetes and on-premise or cloud deployment models
• Interest in AI and openness to using tools like GitHub Copilot or ChatGPT for productivity
• Experience developing mobile apps using web technologies (Ionic, Capacitor)

The Benefits

• Salary up to $160k plus Super (flexible for the right person)
• Work alongside a smart, supportive engineering team
• Real ownership, variety, and technical influence
• Stable role in a low-turnover business with a massive footprint in the sector
• Opportunities to progress and take on more responsibility

How to Apply

If this opportunity resonates with you, please apply. For further details or enquiries, feel free to reach out via email at [email protected] or call Matthew Burke on (08) 6146 4466.