Senior Backend Engineer
About The Position
Megaport is a global leader in Network as a Service (NaaS), transforming how businesses connect to the cloud, data centers, and each other. We are a publicly listed company partnered with major tech companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google. Headquartered in Brisbane, we have over 600 employees across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Americas, fostering a collaborative, supportive, and fun work environment. Our team culture emphasizes problem-solving, collaboration over hierarchy, curiosity, and valuing every voice. We work globally, trust each other, and uphold our values. Customer focus is paramount. We are committed to increasing representation in tech and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement. The role is for a senior engineer who is respected by peers, possesses effective leadership skills, and finds joy in creating products customers love. The ideal candidate takes ownership, balances technical debt with user experience and feature development, and is interested in new technology within an environment that fosters sharing skills among like-minded individuals on a no-ego team. We are a tech company with an interesting domain and are looking for someone to join us.
Requirements
- 5+ years of software development experience in Java and/or Kotlin - OO design and associated design patterns.
- Proven experience building backend services and tools within web application ecosystems.
- Ability to act as a technical lead for small projects (typically up to 4 developers), offering architectural and design guidance.
- Strong data modelling skills with significant experience working with relational databases using SQL, ideally Hibernate.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
- Sharp logical reasoning skills and a habit of asking the right questions, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and succinctly.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with networking concepts such as IP routing or MPLS.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the evolution of our core product, including modernising legacy components, adding new features, and helping shape long-term architectural direction.
- Identify and reduce technical debt, improve performance and reliability, and participate in scaling decisions across our platform.
- Build and maintain secure, scalable RESTful APIs used by customers and partners. Ensure adherence to API standards, versioning practices, and monitoring instrumentation.
- Play a key role in our release process by writing reliable tests, reviewing code rigorously, and contributing to CI/CD pipeline improvements.
- Support the growth of junior engineers through pairing, thoughtful code reviews, and informal coaching. Promote sound design principles and foster a culture of continuous technical learning.
Benefits
- Flexible working environment – a remote-first culture with coworking options available
- Generous leave plans – including parental leave, birthday leave, and a purchased annual leave program
- Health and wellness support – through a wellness allowance and employee wellbeing initiatives
- Comprehensive learning support – generous study and training allowance plus paid study leave
- Creative, modern workspaces – designed to inspire when you're not working remotely, plus access to coworking spaces via our global WeWork membership if you work remotely, but like to get out of the house sometimes
- Motivated, inclusive team – work alongside industry experts and fresh talent
- Recognition programs – celebrate achievements with our Legend and Kudos award
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
