Senior Software Engineer - Apis

Hi, we're PEXA

Every time a house is bought, sold or refinanced in Australia your lawyer, conveyancer and lender will most likely use a digital platform to settle your property, this is where we come in. PEXA's world-first digital settlement platform has revolutionised the way we exchange property in Australia helping over 20,000 people a week safely settle their homes. And this is just the beginning. Our data and insights are helping organisations unlock the intel they need to drive change and possibilities.

Since starting our journey in 2010, we now employ a team of over 1,000 people working across multiple continents. We're still growing, innovating and looking ahead, but behind our greatest achievements, there is a team of curious creators and big thinkers. That's why, we're looking for ambitious people like yourself to join the team.

About The Role

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining high-quality software applications with a focus on API development and lifecycle management. You will work closely with the technology and delivery manager to ensure that your projects align with business objectives and are delivered on time.

Key Accountabilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain complex software systems.
• Develop and maintain technical expertise in areas such as APIs, microservices, cloud computing, and DevOps.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Work with junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.
• Collaborate with architects to design scalable and maintainable software systems.
• Provide 1st class API design and technical direction for our API products.

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience in building enterprise applications.
• Strong understanding of software development principles, patterns, and best practices.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java or Kotlin.
• Experience with API design and implementation using RESTful APIs along with experience in Spring framework.
• Familiarity with cloud-based technologies such as AWS.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Unit testing experience using frameworks such as JUnit.
• Understanding of API authentication mechanisms like OAuth2, MTLS, and JWT tokens.
• A proven track record in designing and delivering APIs as a product.
• Knowledge of API-first development principles and experience with OpenAPI Specification (OAS)

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of Kong API gateway.
• Experience with containerization using Docker or Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools such as Jenkins and GitHub workflows.
• Familiarity with GitHub Enterprise and GitHub Actions for automated testing and deployment.
• Familiarity with relational databases such as Oracle or PostgreSQL.
• Certification in a relevant area such as AWS Associate Certified Developer/Architect.

Key Attributes

• Great people skills - able to build strong interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail.
• A clear articulate communication style.
• Demonstrated understanding of software development principles
• You are regarded as a technical expert in your field by your peers.
• Able to manage time effectively and work on multiple tasks.
• Passionate about Technology and keep up to date with the latest trends.
• Shown initiative and leadership by playing a key role in the continued improvement of Engineering practices (through adoption of practices such as Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery and DevSecOps).
• Illustrated continuous innovation and growth in teams and constantly looking for ways to make products better.
• You'll love to develop, mentor, coach and motivate the engineers and create a can-do culture.
• You are comfortable code reviewing and being code-reviewed
• Able to articulate complex technical challenges to technical and non-technical audiences.

A career at PEXA starts with you!

If you think you have the required skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we'd love to hear from you - even if you don't tick all the boxes. At PEXA we support your growth and help you discover your full potential.

Why join us

- Flexibility is in our DNA

- Your holistic wellbeing is important to us. Enjoy meditation, yoga, boxing classesand a wellness day each month to recharge!

- We know that work is just one aspect of your life. That's why we offer up to 6 weeks 'workcation' for you to extend personal travel time and work remotely

- Take the opportunity to purchase up to four weeks additional annual leave per year

- Learn from the best and upskill with PEXA Academy certifications and grow your career

Our commitment to our people and a better future

At PEXA we want you to embrace your best self each day, creating an environment where everyone can contribute and participate, so that every person can reach their full potential. We want our people to feel equally valued, supported and celebrated. With market-leading benefits that make a difference, we're committed to supporting individuals, families and carers. Your culture, gender, sexual orientation, language and other attributes make you unique! We couldn't be prouder to have a team that reflects the richness of our wider community.

We're a proud 'Circle Back Initiative' Employer and commit to responding to every applicant.

Stay Connected

A career at PEXA is exciting, challenging and rewarding, and we're always on the lookout for talented individuals to join the team. You can learn more about life at PEXA on our website and social channels too.