Take the Driver's Seat!

We’re on the lookout for a business orientated Product Manager ready to steer the transformation of an App that powers the delivery of millions of eCommerce orders each year. This high-impact role invites you to navigate the path by taking on a consultative business approach to product management. 

This is a 6 month contract role offering between $750 - $925 including super (day rate) with remote/WFH options.

Your Journey Will Include:

• Leading the transition from the old app to the new app. 
• Crafting and presenting a compelling business case for a product in build phase.
• Confidence in quantifying results, assessing timelines and working with procurement teams at times. 
• Collaborating with key stakeholders to validate benefits and secure the funding needed to fuel your vision.
• Transforming strategic insights into a clear roadmap, guiding our team toward successful delivery.

What might help set you up for success:

• Experience in product management, coming from a business or consultative background.
• Strong skills in stakeholder management and crafting persuasive business cases.
• Proven ability to distill complex strategies into clear, actionable plans.
• Experience with change management and developing go-to-market strategies.
• Familiarity with vendor engagement and procurement activities is a plus.

If you're passionate about driving impactful product solutions and navigating change in a fast-paced environment, we want you behind the wheel.

Get in touch with Nidhi - nidhi@theonset.com.au or directly apply.

Join a tech services firm as a PHP developer for a 6-month contract, with the possibility of extension.

*Please note this role is only open to Australian Citizens, Residents or valid Visa holders in the country.

They are currently seeking a Junior - Mid level PHP Developer with approximately 3 years of experience. This will not suit a Senior PHP Developer.

The Opportunity:

• Maintenance and Enhancements: Work across all areas of maintenance and enhancements.
• API Integrations: Integrate multiple components using API integrations.
• Code Cleanup: Clean up code and enhance system functionality.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with key stakeholders and team members to ensure successful project outcomes.

Why This Role?

• Innovative Team: Be part of an innovative team that values creativity and excellence.
• High-Impact Projects: Work on a high-impact platform integration project.
• Skill Development: Develop and enhance your skills in both backend and frontend development.
• Supportive Environment: Enjoy a supportive environment that fosters professional growth.

Your Professional Attributes:

• High-Level Knowledge of PHP: Demonstrated high-level knowledge of PHP.
• MVC Frameworks Experience: Experience working on MVC frameworks.
• Strong Knowledge of GIT: Proficiency in using GIT for version control.
• Database Design and Optimization: Experience with database design and optimization techniques.
• PHP Expertise: Proven expertise in PHP backend development and some frontend development.
• Strong Communication: Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with stakeholders and team members.
• Proactive Mindset: A proactive and innovative mindset, with a dedication to continuous improvement and excellence.

This is a fantastic contract opportunity to join a forward-thinking team that values an innovative work environment, with the opportunity to extend.

To apply for this role or for more info, get in touch with Katie,  kathlene@theonset.com.au / 0480 049 224

Ever wondered what tomorrow’s insurance will look like? 

This business is creating it.

A high-growth, VC backed innovative company reshaping the insurance experience to make it faster, simpler, and more affordable for everyone.

Join an ambitious team of curious, passionate innovators who double in size every year—tripling in 2021 alone.

What you’ll work on:

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you’ll lead the development of our cutting-edge insurance platform, building scalable microservices and architecting high-performance systems. You'll work with modern technologies like Python (Django) and Angular, and you'll leverage AWS for cloud-based solutions.

Day-to-day, you’ll:

• Design and implement new features that drive our insurance products, ensuring high availability and low latency. (Python, Django).
• Collaborate with product, design, and data teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Manage infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform and CloudFormation.
• Ensure our systems are robust, secure, and well-monitored with a focus on logging and incident management.
• Support and mentor junior engineers while contributing to platform resilience and innovation.
• Work on CI/CD, microservices, and Infrastructure as Code.
• Passionately produce clean code, using SOLID principles and distributed systems.

Perks:

• Hybrid Work: Tuesday and Thursday are in Office collaboration days
• Growth & Wellness: Personal development allowance for coaching and classes.
• Parental Leave: Competitive benefits for all types of families.
• ESOP: Be a shareholder in our journey with our Employee Share Options Plan.
• Tech & Wellbeing: Top-tier equipment and access to 24/7 wellbeing resources.

This business strives to build a force for good where every voice matters. If you're ready to play to win and make a real impact, apply here.

Danielle@theonset.com.au

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

$140,000 - $160,000 + super + (16%) bonus

Surry Hills Sydney with WFH Flexibility

Overview:We have a permanent opportunity with one of Australia's largest retail companies, who are partnered with a world class data-science and advanced analytics business, you will be working to re-imagine retail by solving the most complex problems using data and analytics. This role is part of their platform team working to develop internal operations.

We are looking for an experienced engineer in Machine Learning with a strong software background to play a key role in designing, developing, implementing, scaling, and maintaining solutions using Google Cloud (GCP) products. This role will act as the glue between Data Science and Engineering and will require you to be able to present solutions so great communication is key. An opportunity to work alongside some of the best in Advanced Analytics and be part of something that can transform retail ops for the future.

Responsibilities:

• Develop Cloud-based ML pipelines to solve a broad range of business problems
• Enhance the Engineering Guild capability through pioneering new tech and approaches
• Collaborate with Data Scientists, ML Engineers & Data Engineers to develop cutting-edge retail tools
• Create, present, and seek inputs and feedback on architecture and solution designs
• Apply relevant testing frameworks to ensure the robustness of solutions
• Communicate analyses, insights, solution designs, and showcase working solutions

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of commercial software development experience and system design
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in Python, SQL, and Linux
• Hands-on experience in Kubernetes (Argo/Kubeflow) or Docker

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with a 16% bonus and Super
• Robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work
• Retail discount program
• Ongoing opportunities for career growth
• Flexibility to support work/life commitments and wellbeing
• Safe and inclusive work environment

If you have a strong software background and have worked as an ML Engineer I would love to talk. I can take you through the opportunity in more detail and help you prepare an application.

Please email me on ben@theonset.com.au or call me on 0466 995 873

Senior Frontend Engineer

$165k + super

Angular, TypeScript, AWS

Feel like your job is okay. It’s not bad but it’s not very exciting either?

You speak to your friends and they are all building new technology for scaling businesses?

Well you could be doing that too… you’re not stuck in your job, there's some opportunities out there for you to flourish!

For starters, you could be joining a scale-up as one of their key frontend engineers. You’d be helping them in their journey to make insurance exciting… I bet you didn’t think that’s possible but with $50m in funding, their investors would disagree. 

Having partnered with global insurance companies to overhaul their product offering, they’ve built a pretty formidable team. The problem is, they’ve been a bit too successful and now have more teams than they have frontend engineers - that’s where you come in.

You’ll be joining the squad working on their core product. The platform is built in Python, Angular, TypeScript on AWS and you’d be across all things frontend in Angular and TypeScript.

It's a senior role but you’ll be working across the system design, build and also get a chance to be across the full-stack if you’d like.

This role would suit you if:

● You are a solid Software Engineer with experience in Angular and Typescript.

● You’ve been working with CI/CD, and Git+ workflows to support code review and release of software.

● You have familiarity with RESTful APIs and modern front-end build pipelines and tools.

● You want to be a part of a scale-up which is about to go global!

The role is Sydney based but hybrid working, 2 days on site to collaborate with the team.

If this sounds like you then apply here or get in touch with me, Jon Holland on LinkedIn.

This pioneering Fintech (B2B SaaS) company is reshaping the way large enterprise customers build new products and services at speed. Based in the heart of Sydney, their mission is to simplify and enhance the experience for their clients and users.


The Role:

As Head of Product Engineering, you’ll be at the helm, steering a talented team that turns vision into reality. This role blends leadership, strategy, and technical expertise, positioning you as a key player in shaping both their product and technology roadmaps. Your key responsibility is to drive and deliver great products while building a culture of ownership and empowerment.


Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, Inspire, Elevate – Guide a team of exceptional engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, ownership, and collaboration.
• Own the Full Product Journey – From the spark of an idea to deployment, you’ll ensure our products are scalable, secure, and customer-centric.
• Strategic Partnership – Work hand-in-hand with product management to align engineering efforts with our ambitious business objectives and user needs.
• Deliver at Speed & Scale – Keep us moving fast, while delivering high-quality solutions, all while keeping projects on time and within budget.
• Champion Innovation – Drive the adoption of cutting-edge tools and methodologies that push the limits of what our Java on AWS stack can do.
• Shape the Future – Provide strategic leadership that influences both the product and engineering direction of the company.

About You:

• You’ve led high-performing engineering teams and thrived in fast-paced, product-driven environments; ideally B2B SaaS.
• Your leadership style inspires, motivates, and cultivates high ownership across your teams.
• You can seamlessly translate complex technical challenges into product wins that align with business goals.
• You thrive at the intersection of technology and product, with a knack for balancing innovation and delivery.
• Experience in fintech or similarly disruptive industries is a bonus, but your passion for building game-changing products is what counts.

Why Us?

• Lead with Impact – Play a pivotal role in a fintech that’s making waves and transforming an industry.
• Shape the Future – Join a team where your ideas matter and your leadership defines the future of our products.
• Innovate at Scale – Work with modern technology, constantly pushing the boundaries with Java, React and AWS
• Growth and Challenge – Enjoy the rewards of a competitive package, professional growth, and the excitement of being part of a high-growth business.

For a detailed overview or role, company and opportunity please apply below or reach out to Sean@theonset.com.au

Are you a Product Owner with a talent for platforms and integration experience?

This is a great opportunity to join a leading Australian bank, in a 12-month maternity contract position!

In this senior role, you will create a vision and roadmap that is clear, compelling, and challenging. You will lead a squad focused on platform development and oversee two BAs.

Enjoy hybrid and flexible working arrangements in this Sydney-based position, with three days a week in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday).

A day in your life will comprise of owning the product backlog, re-prioritising tasks which you will communicate with the CPO for final approval, and effectively communicating in both technical and layman terms.

Sitting within the platform and infrastructure team, you should ideally have a background in cyber-security or strong identity management, particularly in User Access Management (UAM).

If you thrive on technical challenges while driving customer and business value, contact me at nidhi@theonset.com.au.

Are you the kind of engineer who thrives on untangling the most complex problems? 

This isn’t just another engineering role. This is a rare opportunity to work on deep-tech challenges that truly move the needle on cloud efficiency and application performance.

If you’re at the top of your game and ready to do the best work of your career, we want to hear from you.

• HYBRID - 3 days in Office, 2 days WFH
• UP TO $200,000 (experience dependant)
• GENEROUS ESOP. AI. IMPACT AT SCALE. SEAT AT THE TABLE

You’ll be directly responsible for creating systems that help companies optimize cloud costs while ensuring applications run faster, more efficiently, and at scale.

What Makes You a Great Fit:

• Master Problem-Solver: You don’t shy away from complexity. In fact, you’re the person everyone turns to when the problem seems unsolvable. You have a natural ability to break down intricate issues and craft innovative solutions. We’re taking on performance bottlenecks that most companies don’t even know exist. Your role will be to push the boundaries of what’s possible in system efficiency, cloud architecture, and scalability.

• Architectural Excellence: You have deep experience building backend systems that are scalable, fault-tolerant, and resilient. You've worked with cloud infrastructures like AWS, Azure, or GCP, and understand the intricacies of cloud-native solutions.

• Performance Obsessed: Whether it’s optimizing code for speed or tuning applications to scale seamlessly, you know how to squeeze the most performance out of a system.

• Leadership Through Action: You lead by doing, whether it’s conducting code reviews, solving critical bugs, or mentoring engineers. You’re passionate about setting the standard for technical excellence.

• Real-World Experience: You’ve spent over 6 years working in backend development, across Python or Java tackling big challenges in deep tech or similarly complex environments. If you’ve had a stint in cybersecurity, that’s a huge bonus.

• Complete Ownership: You won't just be contributing; you’ll be driving projects end-to-end, making critical architectural decisions that define our future. From concept to deployment, you’re in control.

• Direct Impact: Every line of code, every architectural decision will have a massive impact on the efficiency and scalability of our clients’ systems. This isn’t maintenance or optimisation work — you’ll be setting the new standard for how businesses manage cloud resources.

This isn’t just a job, it’s a rare opportunity to define your legacy as an engineer. If you’re at the top of your game and ready to do the best work of your career, we want to hear from you.

Build something extraordinary. Apply now.

Danielle@theonset.com.au

Staff Machine Learning Engineer (Bangkok Based, Relocation Provided)

Are you passionate about transforming travel for millions of customers worldwide?

Imagine doing that while enjoying the vibrant metro of Bangkok, one of the best places in Asia to live and work. Or from a tropical paradise a few hours away!

This opportunity is a hybrid role, offering a flexible working model. You will be part of the client’s efforts to creatively increase business and implement resources such as operational and analytical databases, ML- driven solutions, queue systems, and data monitoring tools.

Who are they?

Headquartered in Bangkok, they are one of the world’s largest online travel platforms. Their team, comprising 4,000 members from 90 different nationalities, is driven by a shared passion for travel and a goal to make it more accessible. This diversity enhances their products and services by providing a better understanding of customers' needs. Collaboration is key, with teams working closely both locally and globally, bringing together varied experiences and ideas. 

This company is focused on being data-driven to continually improve their customer and employee experience, even down to what snacks the staff enjoy in the kitchen.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the team in improving scalability, stability, accuracy, speed, and efficiency of ML systems.
• Build, administer, and scale ML processing pipelines.
• Navigate technology stack: Python3, PySpark, Bash/Python scripting, Hadoop, SQL, S3, etc.
• Understand the internals of ML models (Random Forest, CNN, Regression models, etc.).
• Design, build, test, and deploy new libraries, frameworks, or systems with high testing and code quality standards.

Your benefits:

• Work with cutting edge tooling & SMEs within technology across the business
• Spend a month working remotely from anywhere globally each year.
• Team days on Tuesday and Wednesday where everyone is together.
• Receive discounts on accommodation worldwide.
• Access to a Parental leave and Employee Assistance Programs for personal and workplace support.
• Get health insurance and benefits including gym, yoga and dental.

What You’ll Bring:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or related field.
• Experience: 8+ years in software engineering, with 4+ years in ML; strong background in PySpark and Python.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in design patterns, object-oriented programming, SQL, and debugging production issues; understanding of data architecture principles and experience with Big Data technologies/tools is preferred.

Become part of a passionate team with people from different nationalities working together on a single goal in leading advancements in machine learning and innovation.

Relocation package available..

Want to know more? Apply here or share your resume to june@theonset.com.au

Staff Machine Learning Engineer (Bangkok Based, Relocation Provided)

Are you passionate about transforming travel for millions of customers worldwide?

Imagine doing that while enjoying the vibrant metro of Bangkok, one of the best places in Asia to live and work. Or from a tropical paradise a few hours away!

This opportunity is a hybrid role, offering a flexible working model. You will be part of the client’s efforts to creatively increase business and implement resources such as operational and analytical databases, ML- driven solutions, queue systems, and data monitoring tools.

Who are they?

Headquartered in Bangkok, they are one of the world’s largest online travel platforms. Their team, comprising 4,000 members from 90 different nationalities, is driven by a shared passion for travel and a goal to make it more accessible. This diversity enhances their products and services by providing a better understanding of customers' needs. Collaboration is key, with teams working closely both locally and globally, bringing together varied experiences and ideas. 

This company is focused on being data-driven to continually improve their customer and employee experience, even down to what snacks the staff enjoy in the kitchen.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the team in improving scalability, stability, accuracy, speed, and efficiency of ML systems.
• Build, administer, and scale ML processing pipelines.
• Navigate technology stack: Python3, PySpark, Bash/Python scripting, Hadoop, SQL, S3, etc.
• Understand the internals of ML models (Random Forest, CNN, Regression models, etc.).
• Design, build, test, and deploy new libraries, frameworks, or systems with high testing and code quality standards.

Your benefits:

• Work with cutting edge tooling & SMEs within technology across the business
• Spend a month working remotely from anywhere globally each year.
• Team days on Tuesday and Wednesday where everyone is together.
• Receive discounts on accommodation worldwide.
• Access to a Parental leave and Employee Assistance Programs for personal and workplace support.
• Get health insurance and benefits including gym, yoga and dental.

What You’ll Bring:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or related field.
• Experience: 8+ years in software engineering, with 4+ years in ML; strong background in PySpark and Python.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in design patterns, object-oriented programming, SQL, and debugging production issues; understanding of data architecture principles and experience with Big Data technologies/tools is preferred.

Become part of a passionate team with people from different nationalities working together on a single goal in leading advancements in machine learning and innovation.

Relocation package available..

Want to know more? Apply here or share your resume to june@theonset.com.au