Senior Backend Engineer

SafetyCulture is a global technology company that is helping to transform workplaces around the world. After witnessing the tragedy of workplace incidents as a private investigator, SafetyCulture Founder Luke Anear recruited a team to help him develop a mobile solution for frontline workers. What we have created is a market-leading workplace operations platform that helps give teams the knowledge, tools, and confidence they need to meet higher standards, work safely, and improve every day.

SafetyCulture is among the fastest-growing tech companies in Australia. Its bold ambition is to reach 100 million users worldwide by 2032. Opportunities to be part of a journey like this do not come around often.

This role is part of our Best Fit job match program. We have a variety of Software Engineering roles, by applying to this role will be considered for multiple roles across our engineering teams. We want to set you up for success in your role so we assess your capabilities and then match you up to the best team

What do SafetyCulture Engineers do?

SafetyCulture engineers will work on new and existing products that directly impact the lives of our customers around the globe. You’ll collaborate with other team members to investigate design approaches and evaluate technical feasibility. You’ll write high quality distributed system software and drive engineering best practices. Working in an Agile/Scrum environment you’ll establish architectural principles and mentor team members.

SafetyCulture engineers are versatile, able to simplify the complex and remove obstacles so builders can build. When you join, you will work on projects that are critical to SafetyCulture, and our customers' needs. You will have opportunities to continue to grow and follow your passion as the business continues to evolve.

What will you be doing?

• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve software.
• Investigate design approaches, prototype new technology and evaluate technical feasibility.
• Write high quality distributed system software and perform peer code-review Perform development and maintenance of key system features.
• Drive best practices and engineering excellence.
• Provide technical direction to the team and identify areas of focus. 
• Establish architectural principles, selecting design patterns and mentoring team members on their appropriate application.
• Create and review software design documentation and mentor junior engineers. 
• Create and review documentation and process regarding recurring issues, new standard operating procedures, knowledge transfer material, etc.

The Successful Applicant Will Have Experience In

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years relevant experience in software development and mentorship experience.
• Experience working with algorithms, data structures, complexity analysis.
• Proven experience of working on complex and large-scale projects that require high-level technical skills, creativity, and leadership. 
• Proficiency with one or more general purpose programming languages including but not limited to: C#, Golang, C++, Python, Java, Typescript, Scala
• Building and maintaining web applications, APIs, and microservices using ASP.NET.
• Knowledge of serverless computing, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Designing and developing scalable and maintainable microservices using .NET.

The Successful Applicant Will Bring To The Role

• Knowledge of best practices for the full software development life cycle; including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
• Track record of designing and building complex software and at scale systems and successfully delivering them to customers.
• Exposure to architecting and designing large-scale distributed systems (e.g. SQL/NoSQL, scalability and fault-tolerance).

What Do I Get Access To When Working at SafetyCulture?

• Equity with high growth potential, and a competitive salary.
• Hybrid working; we encourage you to create the best work blend while working from your home and the local SafetyCulture office.
• Access to professional and personal training and development opportunities.
• Participation in hackathons, workshops, and lunch & learn sessions.
• Community involvement, open source work, attending talks and events, and experimenting with new technologies.

What Are the Office Benefits?

• In-house Culinary Crew serving up daily breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
• Barista coffee machine, craft beer on tap, boutique wines, and a range of non-alcoholic beverages.
• Quarterly celebrations and team events.
• Table tennis, board games, book library, and pet-friendly office.

We’re committed to building inclusive teams and cultivating a sense of belonging so our people can bring their whole authentic selves to work each day. We seek to make reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process to create an even playing field for all candidates. Thanks to the tireless efforts of the entire SafetyCulture team, we’ve built an incredible culture which has seen us recognized as a Best Place to Work in Australia, the US, and the UK.

Even if you don't meet every requirement listed in the ad, please consider applying for this role. We prioritize inclusion and value individuals with potential over a checklist of qualifications. Don't rule yourself out—hit that apply button if this job resonates with you. You can find out more about life at SafetyCulture via YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

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