Backend Software Engineer - Build the technology that powers exceptional digital experiences.

We're looking for a Backend Software Engineer to join our Digital team and play a key role in developing, integrating, and maintaining the systems that support a suite of customer-facing digital products and experiences.

Working alongside frontend developers, designers, and internal stakeholders, you'll build scalable services, APIs, integrations, and cloud-based solutions that deliver high-performance digital experiences while ensuring security, reliability, and maintainability.

What you'll be doing

- Design, build and maintain scalable backend applications, APIs and integrations.
- Develop and support content, media, search and data services that power digital products.
- Integrate content management systems, third-party platforms and cloud services.
- Collaborate closely with frontend developers to deliver seamless user experiences.
- Build and improve CI/CD pipelines, deployment processes and development automation.
- Monitor, troubleshoot and optimise applications to ensure performance and reliability.
- Contribute to cloud infrastructure, security, scalability and operational best practices.
- Produce clear technical documentation and share knowledge across the team.
- Work with stakeholders to translate business requirements into practical technical solutions.

What you'll bring





- Commercial experience developing backend applications and APIs.
- Strong skills in Python, JavaScript or similar backend technologies.
- Experience building and supporting cloud-based solutions across AWS, Azure or Google Cloud.
- Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
- Experience with databases, CMS platforms and third-party integrations.
- Strong understanding of application security, scalability and performance optimisation.
- Ability to work effectively with frontend developers and multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a practical, solutions-focused mindset.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.

Why join us

- Work on meaningful digital products used by a broad public audience.
- Be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
- Influence architecture, engineering practices and platform improvements.
- Access opportunities to learn current technologies and develop your technical expertise.
- Contribute to innovative digital experiences within a creative and purpose-driven environment.

If you're passionate about building reliable, scalable backend systems and enjoy working on impactful digital products, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 Back End Developer (Sydney)
🏢 ScaleUp Technologies
📍 Sydney