Software Engineer

Company Description

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands.

Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.

Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

Job Description

Join a high-performance team at Nine building INK, our award-winning, in-house Editorial CMS. We operate a brand-new, cloud-first stack with a fully automated, Slack-integrated CI/CD environment. While this is a full-stack role, you will initially focus on crafting world-class front-end features for our journalists and editors.

What You’ll Do

• Develop: Build high-performance, high-availability web interfaces using TypeScript, React, and Node.js.
• Scale: Create auto-scaling microservices and APIs to support huge web and app traffic.
• Evolve: Deep dive into backend (Golang) and DevOps (AWS/K8s) as the role and platform grow.
• Collaborate: Work within an autonomous squad to deliver features from concept to deployment.
  
  

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

• Experience: 3+ years of commercial programming experience.
• FE Mastery: Strong proficiency in ReactJS (or equivalent frameworks) and modern CSS.
• Cloud DNA: A cloud-first mindset with experience in AWS, Docker, or Kubernetes.
• API Savvy: Experience building and consuming microservices.
• Bonus Points: Familiarity with PHP, WordPress, or Gutenberg is highly valued.
• Mindset: A self-starter attitude with a genuine passion for clean code and quality engineering.
  
  

Additional Information

How we work

At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team.

Our employee benefits include:

• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.
• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads.
  
  

More info at Nine Careers.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.