Senior Software Engineers - Front End & Back End (2 openings)
Hunter AgricultureAustralia3 days ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyEngineering, Information Technology
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About Hunter
Hydrawise (by Hunter) is a smart, internet-connected irrigation platform that helps people take better care of their gardens and landscapes. Originally developed in Australia, it now powers irrigation for millions of customers across more than 130 countries worldwide.
At the heart of Hydrawise is a powerful cloud platform running on AWS, supported by intuitive iOS and Android apps. Our systems process over 4 billion events every month, delivering real-time insights and control to customers everywhere.
We’re a remote-first team with a strong engineering base in Australia, and we’re passionate about building technology that makes water management smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable.
As a Senior Engineer, you will:
Design & Build
Front End Engineer
We’re looking for engineers who are not just technically strong, but also bring the right mindset:
The Company complies with all federal/local/state regulations in regard to pay. The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Compensation offered to the successful candidate will be determined by qualifications, prior experience, other job-related factors, and geographic location.
Description
About Hunter
Hydrawise (by Hunter) is a smart, internet-connected irrigation platform that helps people take better care of their gardens and landscapes. Originally developed in Australia, it now powers irrigation for millions of customers across more than 130 countries worldwide.
At the heart of Hydrawise is a powerful cloud platform running on AWS, supported by intuitive iOS and Android apps. Our systems process over 4 billion events every month, delivering real-time insights and control to customers everywhere.
We’re a remote-first team with a strong engineering base in Australia, and we’re passionate about building technology that makes water management smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable.
- Applicants must reside within Australia and be able to work AEST hours.
- Front End Engineer (Apps & Web)
- Back End Engineer
As a Senior Engineer, you will:
Design & Build
- Architect, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and reliable software systems.
- Deliver clean, testable, and maintainable code that delights customers.
- Ensure software meets performance, quality, and security standards.
- Treat AI coding assistants as a supporting tool to accelerate and enhance your work — not as a replacement for engineering judgment.
- Use AI to explore alternative solutions, improve productivity, and uncover blind spots.
- Stay curious and inquisitive: question why AI suggests a particular approach and dig deeper to understand the underlying principles.
- Critically evaluate AI output for correctness, security, and performance before integrating it.
- Pair program with teammates (and sometimes AI) to deliver robust, high-quality outcomes.
- Communicate trade-offs and technical decisions with clarity across the business.
- Contribute to a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Front End Engineer
- Proficiency in React (React Native a plus).
- TypeScript / modern JavaScript
- Familiarity with state management solutions (e.g., Redux, Zustand, MobX).
- Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library).
- Ability to evaluate and optimize performance impacts of design decisions.
- Strong skills in reading and troubleshooting code.
- Familiarity with at least 3 AWS technologies:
- Firehose, EKS, ECR, CodeArtifact, IoT, Lambda.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) experience (Terraform or CloudFormation).
- Proficiency in modern Python: async, type hints, Poetry, and standard libraries.
- Experience in at least one of:
- Docker, Docker Compose, or Kubernetes.
We’re looking for engineers who are not just technically strong, but also bring the right mindset:
- Effective with AI: use AI as a partner to enhance, not replace, your work.
- Inquisitive & curious: eager to dig deeper and explore new ideas.
- Adaptable learners: quick to pick up new tools, patterns, and frameworks.
- Collaborative & communicative: thrive in pair programming and team environments.
- Clear communicators: explain complex concepts simply and directly.
- Remote-ready: proven ability to work effectively in distributed teams.
- Impact at scale: Your work will directly shape how millions of people manage water worldwide.
- Remote-first culture: Work from home while staying connected to a passionate, supportive team.
- Cutting-edge tools: Leverage AI-powered development in a forward-looking engineering environment.
- Sustainability mission: Help build technology that conserves water and supports smarter resource management.
- Amazing corporate culture - we walk the walk when it comes to our values!
- FUN company events!
- Company donation matching and volunteer rewards
- Career development opportunities and profit sharing bonus
The Company complies with all federal/local/state regulations in regard to pay. The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Compensation offered to the successful candidate will be determined by qualifications, prior experience, other job-related factors, and geographic location.
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