" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eSenior / Staff Software Engineers | Node.js | TypeScript | AWS\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"21951\"\u003e IT \u0026amp; Telecomms \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"21952\"\u003e Software - Developer \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"21953\"\u003e Sydney \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"21954\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 10/11/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eGreenfield platform development with genuine technical ownership\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNode.js, TypeScript, AWS | Senior and Staff-level opportunities\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSydney CBD | Permanent | 5 days in the office\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBuild from scratch. Own the architecture. Make a genuine impact.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWe\u0027re partnering with a growing Australian fintech business making a significant investment in its engineering capability.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWe\u0027re looking for experienced \u003cstrong\u003eSenior and Staff Software Engineers\u003c/strong\u003e with strong Node.js, TypeScript and AWS experience to join a newly forming engineering team and help build a business-critical platform from the ground up.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis isn\u0027t a role maintaining legacy systems or simply delivering tickets. You\u0027ll have genuine ownership, influence over technical decisions and the opportunity to build modern, scalable software that sits at the heart of the business.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Opportunity:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe initial focus is developing a new Credit Decisioning Engine and the backend services supporting internal credit workflows.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou\u0027ll help design and build a modern, cloud-native platform, integrating with external financial services, banking providers and internal systems.\u003cbr\u003e Future projects will extend into lending platforms, financial integrations and data services.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWe\u0027re hiring across both \u003cstrong\u003eSenior and Staff levels\u003c/strong\u003e, with responsibilities aligned to your experience.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSenior Engineers:\u003c/strong\u003e Own the design, development and delivery of significant backend services, taking solutions from concept through to production.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStaff Engineers:\u003c/strong\u003e Take broader ownership of architecture, technical direction and engineering standards while remaining deeply hands-on with code.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e Both are individual contributor positions with no direct reports.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You\u0027ll Be Doing\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesign, develop and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js and TypeScript.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild and operate cloud-native applications and infrastructure on AWS.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelp architect and deliver a greenfield credit decisioning platform.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop REST APIs and integrations with third-party financial services.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesign reliable, secure and maintainable distributed systems.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork with relational databases, SQL and complex data integrations.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImplement Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild observability, monitoring, logging and alerting into production services.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTake end-to-end ownership from technical design through to deployment and ongoing support.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContribute to engineering standards, code reviews and technical decision-making.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse modern AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering productivity.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e At Staff level, you\u0027ll also play a key role in shaping architecture, influencing technical decisions and mentoring other engineers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat We\u0027re Looking For\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeep hands-on experience with Node.js and TypeScript\u003c/strong\u003e building production-grade backend applications.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrong AWS experience\u003c/strong\u003e, including designing, deploying and operating cloud-native services.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSolid understanding of distributed systems, microservices and API design.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience integrating third-party platforms and services.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong SQL and relational database experience.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical experience with Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA strong approach to automated testing, reliability, performance and observability.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConfidence taking ownership of complex engineering problems.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience using AI coding tools effectively, backed by sound engineering judgement.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFor Staff-level applicants\u003c/strong\u003e, we\u0027re particularly interested in engineers who have demonstrated architectural leadership, influenced engineering standards and delivered complex platforms at scale, without stepping away from hands-on development.\u003cbr\u003e Experience in fintech, banking, lending, payments or regulated environments would be advantageous, but isn\u0027t essential.\u003cbr\u003e Why Join? \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreenfield engineering:\u003c/strong\u003e Build a major platform from the ground up.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModern technology:\u003c/strong\u003e Work extensively with Node.js, TypeScript and AWS.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReal ownership:\u003c/strong\u003e Influence design, architecture and how systems are built.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStay hands-on:\u003c/strong\u003e Significant technical responsibility without people management.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplex engineering challenges:\u003c/strong\u003e Distributed systems, financial integrations and cloud architecture.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCareer opportunity:\u003c/strong\u003e A chance to make a genuine impact within a growing engineering function.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e Working Arrangements \u003cstrong\u003eSydney CBD | Permanent | 5 days onsite\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis is an office-based opportunity requiring \u003cstrong\u003efive days per week in the Sydney CBD office\u003c/strong\u003e, with a strong emphasis on collaboration as the engineering team and platform are established.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Apply now or contact Ross Dunham at Attribute Group rdunham@attributegroup.com.au for a confidential discussion. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4485265\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "