Backend Software Engineer (Mid-Level)

About Us

Pladia is the product business incubated inside of Art Processors. Developed for the visitor attraction market, to transform the way visitors explore and interact. Pladia is a software suite designed to revolutionise visitor experiences by seamlessly blending physical and digital spaces.

Our innovative platform enables customers to build, guide, manage and improve on-site visitor experiences, creating engaging and personalised encounters for diverse audiences.

A little about the role…

We have an opportunity for a mid-level Backend Software Engineer to join our growing product business. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and developing backend web systems, primarily working with Python-based frameworks. You will also work as part of cross-functional teams, collaborating with product managers, designers, delivery, and fellow engineers. In addition to supporting established software systems, you will also contribute to new product development initiatives.

The role will suit a mid-level software engineer with a growth mindset who enjoys a challenge and is excited to develop their skills in a new environment. Ideally you’ll have experience working as part of cross-functional product delivery teams in early stage environments and an appreciation for customer and market needs.

This role can be located anywhere in Australia, noting that we do have an office available for Melbourne based candidates who prefer to work on-site or hybrid.

You could be the one if you have…

• Experience working as a mid-level software engineer, ideally within an early stage product environment

• Experience working with Python, especially a web framework like Django, Flask or FastAPI

• Experience working with SQL databases, such as sqlite or Postgres and basic knowledge of SQL and database querying

• Flexibility to perform a diverse range of tasks, from supporting existing software systems to building entirely new products

• An understanding that software needs to respond to customer and market needs

• Experience with basic software development and agile tooling like Git, Jira

• An understanding of the hardware and software components of web applications, especially those deployed on AWS

• Experience working as a part of cross functional teams. Capable of collaborating effectively with product managers, designers, delivery, and other engineers

• Experience with CI/CD tooling (e.g. CircleCI) or infrastructure as code (e.g. CDK, Terraform) will be highly regarded but is not essential

What we offer

We promote a friendly, human work environment, providing you with the support, tools and resources to flourish in your role. You'll be able to draw on the support of a widely experienced team to revolutionize visitor experiences for our customers.

In addition to the above, you’ll be able to:

• Work flexibly with access to a range of flexible work arrangements. If you’re Melbourne-based, this includes the choice to work remotely or hybrid/full-time in our Collingwood office. If you live outside of Melbourne, you’ll work remotely full-time with opportunities to work from Melbourne where possible!

• Choice of company laptop (PC or Mac)

• Receive financial support to set up your home office

• Receive fortnightly financial allowances if working in a remote capacity

• Have access to paid leave and parental leave policies

• Have access to a range of benefits which support your well-being (e.g., Headspace, Health Coaching)

• Have access to an annual cultural institution stipend and paid subscriptions to Apple Music or Spotify

• Have access to materials and services provided by our partners, including Pride in Diversity (AU

At Pladia, we don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our clients. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

How to Apply

If you’re a mid-level Backend Software Engineer interested in a role where you’ll have the opportunity to help shape the future of Pladia, we’d love to hear from you.

The best way to do this is to apply via the link provided and we’ll be in touch once we’ve reviewed your application.

Base Salary Range: $100-120K

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