Job Description

So many job ads talk about "accountability" - but here, it's all about opportunity.

As the system architect, builder, and operator, you’ll lead backend engineering projects end-to-end. You’ll be trusted to own delivery while tapping into internal and external support as needed. It’s a high-trust culture that rewards autonomy, pragmatism, and engineering craftsmanship.

Most projects are Sydney-based, with some travel to Melbourne and Singapore. Work spans across advanced financial services, medtech, and scaling tech platforms.

This is not a web-dev or app-skinning role. We’re looking for a software engineer who ships clean, production-grade, cloud-native systems - combining the depth of systems design with the pace of delivery consulting.

Ideal Candidate:

• 3–5 years’ experience as a backend-focused Software Engineer

• Deep experience with containerised systems: Docker, Kubernetes

• Solid exposure to distributed systems and event-driven architectures

• Strong database and messaging experience: Postgres, MongoDB, Kafka, RabbitMQ

• Comfortable working across AWS/GCP/Azure (ideally more than one)

• Fluent in TypeScript/Node.js, or similar (Java, Go, Rust, Kotlin all welcome)

• Python exposure is a bonus, especially for scripting or cross-functional work

• Pragmatic, polished, and delivery-oriented

You’ll join a strategic consultancy that values engineering quality and business impact. Projects are fast-moving, open source, and commercially sharp. You’ll be treated like an adult - trusted to define how you work best.

Why Join?

• Competitive salary + bonus program (well-structured and paid out consistently)

• Deep APAC presence, real-world projects, and smart colleagues

• Health, insurance, and lifestyle benefits

• Flexible working style and high-impact engineering culture

Sound like you? Contact Ronny at ronny@theonset.com.au or 0448 808 848 for a confidential chat.