Recently acquired by SEEK, Sidekicker is one of Australia''s most exciting homegrown startups! Launched in 2013, Sidekicker is Australia''s and New Zealand''s largest online staffing platform, using technology to radically improve how businesses hire and manage casual, temporary and contract staff. Sidekicker is dedicated to ensuring every worker finds the right job, and every job finds the right worker. We employ over 15,000 casual staff, or Sidekicks, seamlessly connecting them with businesses across the healthcare, hospitality, events, industrial and promotions industries.Why youll love working with us:Flexibility first - Remotefriendly and open to highly skilled Senior Software Engineers based interstate. If hybrid work is what you prefer, you will join us in SEEKs stateoftheart HQ in Cremorne!Hightrust culture - Ownership, autonomy and support to do your best work!Real impact - Build technology that transforms peoples working lives!Tightknit team - Join a group of engineers who value learning, collaboration and growth!How youll make an impact:As a Senior Software Engineer, youll help shape the future of our Sidekicker platform. Youll work in a collaborative product team, designing and building features that thousands of workers and businesses rely on every single day.Our engineering team is growing and scaling within 2026, creating exciting opportunities to influence technical direction, contribute to architectural decisions, and help establish best practices as we continue to expand. With strong momentum across the business and an ambitious product roadmap ahead, this is a chance to make a meaningful impact while growing your career alongside a team thats building for the future.From influencing architectural decisions to writing clean, scalable code, youll play a key role in driving both our technical direction and our culture of quality. Youll also have the chance to mentor other engineers, leaving a lasting mark on the way we work and grow together.What youll do:Lead technical discussions and architect solutions for complex problemsBuild features that improve the experience of thousands of users across Australia and New ZealandCollaborate with Product and Design to shape the roadmap and deliver meaningful outcomesWrite clean, testable, maintainable code that sets the standard for the teamContribute to how we build, deploy, and maintain software at scaleBe part of a hightrust, supportive engineering culture where learning and growth are centralWhat were looking for:We value mindset and potential just as much as experience. If youre excited about this role but dont tick every box, we still want to hear from you.Key skills & qualities:Pragmatic approach to building and testing softwareStrong problemsolving skills and curiosity for tackling complex challengesAdaptability to agile environments and shifting prioritiesPassion for mentoring and uplifting othersClear, effective communication skillsSolid engineering fundamentals and a commitment to writing clean, highquality codeExperience wed love to see:5+ years in software development within relevant industriesStrong backend development skills (ideally in PHP or NodeJS)Familiarity with AWS and cloud deploymentCommercial experience with GraphQL in production environmentsExperience with automated testing frameworksExposure to React or fullstack development is a big plusWere gearing up for big things in 2026 and are seeking strong, motivated operators to join us on the journey. Apply today and help shape whats next! #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Title
Senior Software Engineer