- Shape the backend architecture of a fast-scaling SaaS platform using Python and
- Permanent role with strong autonomy, technical influence, and career progression
- Flexible hybrid work (Sydney CBD office) in a mission-driven, product-led team
About the Company Join a fast-growing SaaS business that’s reshaping how professional services are delivered through a values-led, human-centred platform. With strong backing and a growing user base, the business is now investing in scalable architecture to support its next phase of growth.
You'll be part of a tight-knit engineering team passionate about solving real-world problems in a domain that blends technology, behavioural science, and user-led product design.
About the Role We’re looking for a
Lead Backend Engineer to drive the design and delivery of a secure, scalable enterprise-grade API platform. You'll lead architectural discussions, shape backend standards, and be hands-on across service design, cloud infrastructure, and CI/CD workflows.
This is a greenfield opportunity to own a critical piece of the platform as the company scales nationally and internationally.
What You’ll Be Doing - Architecting and implementing an enterprise-grade API platform with a strong focus on security, performance and external integration.
- Designing cloud-native microservices in AWS.
- Collaborating with product, design, and frontend teams to deliver features that provide tangible business and user value.
- Mentoring engineers and contributing to continuous improvement in workflows, tooling, and backend standards.
- Supporting observability, performance optimisation, and cost-effective deployment strategies.
Tech Environment - Core stack: Python, AWS, MySQL, DynamoDB, REST APIs
- CI/CD: GitHub Actions or similar
- Nice to have: GraphQL, Golang, React familiarity, SQS/SNS, event-driven architecture
What We’re Looking For - 10+ years of backend engineering experience, ideally in SaaS or product-led environments
- Strong experience designing and building scalable APIs and backend services
- Solid understanding of API security (OAuth2, JWT), data modelling, and performance tuning
- Experience working in cross-functional agile teams and mentoring junior developers
- Familiarity with CI/CD best practices, observability tools, and cloud cost optimisation
- Passionate about building reliable, user-focused tech that scales
Why You’ll Love It - Autonomy, ownership, and influence over architecture
- Purpose-driven product that’s improving lives
- Flexible hybrid model - 2-3 days in office per week (Sydney CBD office)
- Salary: $175k - $200k + super
Applicants must be located in Sydney and have full Australian working rights.
Click apply now if this sounds like you!