Senior Software Engineer II

Requirements

• Technical Expertise and Leadership in modern backend languages (ideally Go/Python)
• Problem-Solving skills for highly complex problems
• Experience in Production Operations across multiple environments and products
• Egoless Collaboration mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Exceptional Communication skills for leadership across stakeholders

What You'll Be Doing

• Technical Leadership
  • Design & Build: Create solutions to complex problems
  • Architecture & Standards: Shape technical direction and define standards
  • Technical Direction: Stay informed on industry trends and introduce new tools
  • Code Quality & Peer Review: Provide guidance and support to others
  • Operational Excellence: Investigate and drive improvements in operational processes
  • Hiring: Lead technical interviews to evaluate candidates
• Product & Delivery
  • End-to-End Ownership: Handle complex work items independently
  • Product Vision: Contribute to product strategy and roadmap
• Collaboration & Mentorship
  • Strategic Communication: Manage stakeholders and enable solutions
  • Team Growth: Empower and inspire team members for growth

Perks and Benefits

• Highly competitive salary
• Voluntary Pension Plan (match up to 5%)
• Private Healthcare Insurance
• Comprehensive Life Insurance
• 25 days holiday plus public holidays
• Two charity days a year
• Daily Meal Allowance
• Access to outstanding learning materials and courses
• Sports and hobby clubs, subsidised by Thought Machine
• All the latest tech you need
• Wide range of snacks, smoothies, and drinks
• Experienced team as colleagues
• Encouragement for learning and progress