Join us at Gumtree Group (Gumtree, CarsGuide, Autotrader) as we grow Australia's leading classifieds and lifestyle network, reaching 1 in 4 Aussies every month.

The Role

We are looking for a talented Software Engineer (Backend) who will contribute to building great products to solve our customers' problems in innovative and efficient ways, leveraging cloud development patterns to build highly scalable and self-healing solutions. We're a smart bunch of problem-solvers who use the latest technologies to build the ultimate destination for anyone looking for an awesome deal, perfect find, or new opportunity.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, test, and deploy software features and applications using a variety of technologies, including PHP, Java, React, and Python
• Write clean, quality, well-documented, and efficient code that is maintainable and scalable
• Work with QE, ensuring that all deployments are thoroughly tested, meeting our quality criteria
• Debug and troubleshoot issues, identifying and resolving root causes in a timely manner
• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, adherence to best practices, and knowledge sharing
• Utilise the latest AI tools according to the business guidelines to maximise developer efficiency

What you'll bring

• 2-5 years of experience as a software engineer or equivalent role
• Extensive experience with Java, nice to have Python
• Experience with Spring Boot
• Solid understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and agile methodologies
• Knowledge of relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Experience with version control systems, particularly GitHub
• Experience with GCP or AWS
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate in a team environment
• Proactive and self-driven with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

What you'll get

• Flex your schedule with hybrid work, flexible hours, and the freedom to work from anywhere for 4 weeks a year
• A $150 monthly allowance toward your preferred health insurance, plus exclusive Bupa discounts
• 20 weeks of paid parental leave and 12 weeks for secondary caregivers—we support all kinds of families
• A Learning and Development budget to fuel your growth and help you level up
• Your birthday off—yes, it's all about you
• Regular team events and fortnightly socials so you can connect, unwind, and have a little fun along the way
• 24/7 access to Sonder for you and your family—because your wellbeing matters

Let's Do This!

Ready to build something meaningful with great people, real impact and huge potential?

We'd love to hear from you!

Please note: We're unable to provide sponsorship for this role. You'll need to hold current Australian working rights (PR or Citizenship).