Backend Software Engineer (Java, Node.js, TypeScript)

About the role

Sportsbet, part of the global Flutter Group and based in Melbourne, Sydney and Darwin, is looking for a predominantly backend-focused engineer to join its MarTech Platforms space. You will independently deliver well-scoped features end-to-end, contribute to solution design and code reviews, and take operational ownership of the services and systems you work with.

Key responsibilities

• Design, build, test and deliver clean, maintainable backend solutions focused on Java, Kotlin, Node.js and TypeScript.
• Analyse technical problems, identify dependencies and constraints, and raise risks early with practical mitigation options.
• Contribute to solution design and code reviews, considering trade-offs, scalability, reliability and operational impact.
• Build operational awareness through monitoring, incident response, automation and continuous improvement of platform stability.
• Collaborate with Product, Delivery, QA and other engineering disciplines.

Required profile

• Proven backend engineering experience, particularly with Java and/or Node.js, with backend frameworks such as Spring Boot or Express and API development.
• Hands-on experience with relational and non-relational databases, such as PostgreSQL on AWS RDS and DynamoDB, including query performance analysis.
• Experience building cloud-based applications on AWS, with microservices, event-driven architecture, automated testing, CI/CD and observability.
• Exposure to Kafka or other messaging/streaming systems is highly regarded.
• Exposure to front-end development, including TypeScript and React.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and a performance-based bonus for permanent staff.
• 25 days annual leave and a hybrid policy (Monday and Friday from home) with a $1,050 home office allowance for new starters.
• Parental leave support: 26 weeks paid leave for primary carers, with a return-to-work benefit for the first 6 months back.
• Hack Days, career development programs and a staff allowance for personal development.
• Onsite concierge service, free breakfast, daily fresh fruit, weekly socials, end-of-trip facilities and discounted health insurance.