Description:
Our Story
At Safewill, we’re reshaping end-of-life planning in Australia, making it more affordable, personal, and accessible for all. Since our launch, we’ve grown rapidly and are now one of the country’s fastest-growing tech companies.
Backed by leading investors like Westpac’s Reinventure Fund, Carthona Capital, King River Capital and Flying Fox Ventures, we’re scaling fast — and we need a Senior Software Engineer to help us design and build scalable, high-quality solutions that will drive our growth. If you’re passionate about writing clean, efficient code, solving complex technical challenges, and contributing to a strong engineering culture, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Your Story with Us
As a Senior Software Engineer , you’ll drive innovation at the heart of our mission, developing impactful software solutions that align with Safewill’s strategic goals. Your expertise will shape our technological foundation and help deliver exceptional value to our customers. You'll design, build, and maintain scalable applications while mentoring team members, championing best practices, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure project success.
Your Impact
Shape Our Technology
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of software solutions that enhance Safewill’s products and user experience.
- Transform business requirements into scalable, maintainable, and efficient code.
Drive Innovation and Performance
- Contribute to system architecture and design decisions to ensure reliability, scalability, and security.
- Improve performance by identifying bottlenecks and implementing optimised solutions.
Foster Collaboration
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the growth of the engineering team.
- Work closely with product managers, designers, platform and data engineers to deliver cohesive solutions.
Champion Best Practices
- Implement and uphold engineering standards, including code quality, documentation, and testing practices.
- Advocate for continuous improvement, modern SDLC processes, and a culture of innovation.
Your Skills
Essential Skills
- Proficiency in modern scripting languages and frameworks for web development (e.g., Nuxt/Vue.js and Nest.js with TypeScript, proficiency with modern versions of React & Angular are great).
- Experience with web services like GraphQL , REST APIs , or WebSockets .
- Strong knowledge of data management technologies (SQL, NoSQL, ETL processes).
- Proficiency with containerisation (e.g., Docker , Kubernetes ) and cloud platforms ( GCP preferred ).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Science, Mathematics, or Engineering.
Preferred Skills
- Expertise in TypeScript , JavaScript , or similar such as Java, Ruby , or Python (we use TypeScript).
- Experience with modern SDLCs and Agile methodologies.
- Familiarity with collaboration tools (e.g., Atlassian suite, GitHub workflows).
- Knowledge of software architecture, design patterns, and DevOps practices.
- Proficiency in building CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks (Cypress, Playwright).
Why Join Safewill?
Make a Real Impact
Your work will directly influence the way Australians plan for the future, creating solutions that make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
Collaborate with a Passionate Team
Join a high-performing, diverse team of professionals dedicated to innovation and impact. We tackle big challenges together and celebrate success along the way.
Shape Your Growth
Take ownership of projects and opportunities to grow your skills and career in a dynamic, supportive environment.
Flexible and Inclusive Workplace
- Hybrid working : Enjoy the flexibility to work remotely several days a week.
- Social activities : Engage in regular team events, from lunches to Friday drinks.
- Inclusivity : We are committed to fostering a workplace that values diversity and equal opportunity for all.
Will You Thrive Here?
In a fast-paced startup environment, every day brings new opportunities to innovate and grow. If you thrive on solving complex problems, adapting to change, and building something meaningful, you’ll excel at Safewill.
Join Us
If you’re passionate about building world-class software in a company driven by compassion and innovation, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to be part of Safewill’s journey to reshape the future of estate planning!