Graduate Developer

Who is NextGen?

NextGen is a leader in Australian financial technology, providing innovative SaaS solutions to streamline mortgage processing and Open Banking for the nation's lenders, brokers and customers. Find out more about us here.

What does a Graduate Developer do at NextGen?

As a Graduate Developer at NextGen, you will join a collaborative engineering team to learn, build and deploy production software. You will translate product requirements into reliable code, participate in peer code reviews, and assist with testing and troubleshooting to help maintain a high-quality codebase. This role is designed for recent graduates or entry-level developers keen to accelerate their career in fintech.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain scalable, secure and efficient software using modern programming languages and frameworks under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Participate in code reviews, accept and provide constructive feedback, and work closely with product managers, designers and QA to deliver features on time.
• Troubleshoot, debug and help resolve production issues; contribute to incident reviews and follow-up actions.
  
  

Essential Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering
• Familiarity with one or more programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript or similar.
• Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively in a team.
  
  

Please note: due to the nature of this role, we are only able to consider applicants who are Australian citizens or permanent residents.

What We Offer

Growth: Structured onboarding, mentoring from senior engineers and access to training and certification pathways to accelerate your development career.

Family Focus: Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Supportive Culture: Join a team that values learning, psychological safety and the opportunity to make a real impact on products used by our customers.

How To Apply

If you are excited to start a software development career in a fast-growing fintech, please apply with your CV and a short cover letter outlining relevant coursework, projects or contributions that demonstrate your aptitude and interest in engineering.