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Neo Platform Senior Software Engineer

Nuix

Sydney (Australia), Hybrid
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Description

We're on a mission to be a Force For Good, through our People, Products and Purpose at Nuix. Nuix is one of the greatest comeback Technology success stories in Australia, and we're making massive waves each day. Nuix is, and will be, a pioneer in the Australian Technology space, and we're carrying the torch on what "good" looks like.
 
This extends to our People. We're fiercely passionate, love working at pace, thrive in ambiguity, live, and breathe outside of the box, and above all are good humans. Our impact extends outside of our 9-5, and our place in society isn't always defined by corporate metrics. We're determined to make a positive difference in the world, whether through our solutions which help the top companies, governments and agencies find the truth and combat illegal activities, or through our people who care about contributing and giving back both within, and outside, of Nuix. We are a Force For Good.
 
We're selective about who comes on board, and you should be too. But if the above sounds like a match, get in touch today and get ready for the possibility of starting a once-in-a-career journey.
 
Role Overview:  

Join our team as a Senior Software Engineer focused on bringing our Java & Kubernetes based applications to cloud. Nuix's Platform Solution - Nuix Neo Local, Cloud and SaaS are built on Kubernetes and AWS. Nuix Neo integrates our capabilities into a unified product platform and we’re on a mission to have this platform deployable anwhere.

As a key player in our highly collaborative agile environment, you'll develop world-class products while mentoring team members and maintaining deep architectural understanding. You'll work closely with Engineering Managers, Product Managers, Architects, and the broader organization to deliver products that benefit both Nuix and our customers.

This position will be based in our Sydney office.  The candidate is required to attend the office a minimum of 3 days per week but may voluntarily elect to work either remotely or from the Sydney office for the remaining 2 days of the week.  

Key Responsibilities

  • Technical Leadership: Lead and influence strategy around platform and service architectures
  • Product Engineering: Plan and develop new capabilities build to Nuix Engineering standards. This role focusses on SaaS and cloud enablement of our Nuix Neo platform.
  • Collaboration: Work within and across teams to develop a cohesive deploy-your-way platform
  • Technical Excellence: 
          - Participate in planning, backlog grooming, and technical design discussions
          - Document features thoroughly and maintain high code quality standards
          - Conduct and participate in code reviews for continuous improvement
  • Innovation: Stay current with industry trends and implement best practices
  • Support & Growth: Provide maintenance support and actively pursue learning opportunities

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

What We’re Looking For
  • Education: Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or related quantitative discipline
  • Experience: 7+ years of experience with cloud, developing and operating a SaaS product in a Kubernetes ecosystem. AWS & production SaaS operations experience highly desirable. Experience of IaC, cloud automation, observability, cost optimsation, reliability engineering highly desirable. Java or experience on any another programming language would be useful.
  • Technical Skills: 
          - Strong problem-solving abilities and technical experience at a senior level
          - Ability to learn and be-proactive. You’ll be identifying opportunities and solving any challenges on our way to Nuix Neo SaaS and Nuix Neo Cloud offering
          - Experience with building and operating shared/service-oriented platform architectures, particularly in a production SaaS environment
          - Senior-level software development experience with ownership, autonomy, and mastery
  • Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively within and across teams
  • Passion for learning and developing skills in Java, Elasticsearch, and Kubernetes
  • Experience mentoring other engineers
  • Background in enterprise-scale application development

Benefits

  • Flexible Work: Hybrid model with minimum 3 days in our Sydney office
  • Growth Opportunities: Learning sessions, training, and career development resources
  • Inclusive Culture: Equal opportunities employer with accommodation support
  • Meaningful Impact: Work on solutions that make a real difference in the world
We strive to make any required adjustments where possible to make the process fair and equitable for everyone. Please reach out to rebecca.roebuck@nuix.com. if you need any accommodations throughout the interview process. 

Nuix is an equal opportunities employer.  Don’t let imposter syndrome hold you back!  We welcome all applications and are a flexible employer.   

Technologies

KubernetesJavaElasticsearchJoinBacklog

Nice to Have

Familiarity with observability, cost optimization, and reliability engineering best practicesBackground in enterprise-scale application development to understand complex systemsA passion for continuous learning, particularly in Java, Elasticsearch, and KubernetesStrong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration across teams and disciplines

Must Have

7+ years of experience in cloud computing and developing SaaS products within a Kubernetes ecosystemStrong technical expertise in AWS, including production operations and experience with IaC (Infrastructure as Code)Proficiency in Java or a similar programming language, with a focus on developing and operating shared/service-oriented platform architecturesDemonstrated ability to solve complex problems and think critically at a senior technical levelExperience mentoring and coaching junior engineers within a collaborative environment