Software Engineer (Open to remote locations across Australia)

Job Description

Hi. We’re OFX, a global provider of online, international payment services. We solve the complexity of moving money and enable better decisions. Headquartered in Sydney with offices worldwide, we’re a customer-focused business that is all about inspiring customer confidence.

At OFX, you’ll have the opportunity to reach beyond your role and function across disciplines. Make use of your diverse skill set at a business that values your expertise and turn your potential into reality.

Purpose of your role

The Software Engineer role is responsible for delivering high quality code in a timely manner while working with the Tech Lead and Engineering Managers to design solutions as appropriate. Working in an agile environment you bring excellent problem-solving skills while delivering quality software. On a day-to-day basis the Software Engineer is actively helping enhance the continuous improvement of our technical delivery and agile processes while positively contributing to discussions and team dynamics. The Software Engineer will proactively seek to learn and grow on the job to push the quality of the team's delivery forward. The Software Engineer is responsible for delivering high quality application, automation and testing code in accordance with industry best practice and OFX guidelines.

What you do

• Work closely with the Tech Lead and Engineering Manager in delivering code and participating in code reviews.
• Ensure code is efficient and adheres to OFX coding standards and guidelines and industry best practices.
• Ensure you take ownership of work and collaborate effectively with the team. Seek clarification from Engineering Manager, Tech Lead and senior engineers.
• As part of an agile team assist outside of your core skills including deployments, QA and level 3 support when appropriate.
• Work collaboratively within the agile team to deliver user stories. Owning stories to ensure they meet all functional and non-functional acceptance criteria.
• Work with the Engineering Manager and Tech Lead to create solutions and conduct spikes when required.
• Participate in code reviews and proof of concepts.
• Maintain consistent and constant communication with stakeholders.
• Document solution proposals, decisions and guides to troubleshoot and maintain systems we own.
• Stay curious and learn and acquire skills on the job.

Qualifications

What you bring

Experience

• Experience with commercial software development required.
• Experience with distributed version control system such as Git. Experience with branching, pull-requests and build pipelines. 
• Demonstrated .NET (Core and Framework) commercial development experience.
• Professional knowledge and commercial experience working with modern JavaScript, TypeScript preferably React.js. Knowledge of working with HTML/CSS.
• Extensive experience with unit testing and acceptance criteria frameworks.
• Professional understanding of Agile/incremental development methodology and development practices such as Test-Driven Development. 
• Experience working with a Microservices architecture.
• Experience working with relational Databases such as PostgreSQL.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience designing, building and working with RESTful APIs.
• Experience with a public cloud. AWS experience would give you a head start but Azure/GCP experience can be handy as well.
• Commercial experience working with containers such as Docker.

Desirable Experience

• Experience writing scalable, reusable code for UI components, with tests.
• Experience with Software as a Service (SaaS) product development desired.
• Knowledge of cross browser and cross device development.
• Knowledge of Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment and Configuration Management.
• Experience working with Design Language Systems.

Additional Information

What it's like working at OFX

We’re OFXers because we want to make a difference. We see challenges as opportunities and we’re not afraid to roll up our sleeves to get stuff done. We’re committed to making things easier for our clients, pushing boundaries and continuing to move with the times so that we can continue to inspire confidence every day and through every transaction.

We operate as one team, cross-functionally and globally to drive outcomes that deliver excellence for our customers. We're curious self-starters who love learning and sharing our knowledge with others. We embrace change and use our initiative and resilience to overcome challenges.

• Always keep learning. We offer learning programs which all OFXers have access to. We offer a variety of other learning programs and host an annual Open Day to encourage cross functional and soft skill learning
• Giving back, we encourage OFXers to give back to causes and communities that are important to them. We celebrate this with an annual volunteer day, that OFXers can use together or individually
• We promote an environment of reward and recognition, OFXers are encouraged to celebrate their peers’ effort, technical expertise or support through a range of channels and awards
• Our Good Vibes employee-led committees organize events to keep our employees engaged inside and outside the office. Whether it’s participating in our weekly yoga class (now also on Zoom), office happy hours, end of year celebrations. Our team wants you to feel welcome!

At OFX, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace where we value, respect, and encourage our people to be their authentic selves. With an employee base as diverse as the clients we serve, we know that fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to our continued success. If you require accommodation for any portion of the recruitment and hiring process, please email us at [email protected].

We encourage you to apply if this role aligns with your career aspirations.