Software Engineer (API Infrastructure) x 2

TheDriveGroup
Sydney, NSW
A$160,000 p/a + super
Information & Communication Technology → Developers/Programmers
Full-time
Hybrid

Posted 3 hours ago


A leading tech company is on the lookout for 2 Software Engineers to join its high-impact Data Engineering team. In this role, you’ll be developing scalable, high-performance APIs and data pipelines that directly support advanced machine learning and AI capabilities. It’s a fast-paced, technically rewarding environment where your work will help shape intelligent systems used globally.

You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design, build, and refine backend services powering real-time data processing, analytics, and AI decision-making.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Design and implement backend features that power real-time AI systems
  • Work within an MLOps-based architecture with tightly integrated microservices
  • Deliver clean, scalable, and reliable APIs and backend services
  • Embrace and apply test-driven development principles
  • Write high-quality, maintainable code with a strong focus on documentation and security
  • Engage in Agile development processes (standups, sprint planning, retrospectives)
  • Support continuous improvement through feedback, code reviews, and collaboration
  • Troubleshoot performance issues and build systems that thrive under load

What You Bring

  • 5–7 years of experience in backend web application development
  • A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar technical field
  • Proficiency in C++ and Python (Django/FastAPI) for production-grade systems, Go experience will also be considered
  • Experience with NodeJS or NestJS
  • Strong API design skills with a focus on scalability, reliability, and clean architecture
  • Familiarity with CI/CD, containerisation (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes)
  • Excellent debugging, testing, and documentation habits
  • Strong communication skills with a collaborative and pragmatic mindset

Nice to Have

  • Experience working with machine learning model infrastructure (MLOps)
  • Exposure to cloud platforms (especially AWS)
  • Familiarity with Git, Jira, and Confluence
  • Experience building data-intensive web applications
  • Comfortable working in a Linux-first environment
  • Bonus if you’ve delivered APIs for SaaS-scale platforms

Interested candidates should click Apply and send their details through, or you can email me at [email protected] for more info


About TheDriveGroup

Sydney, NSW, Australia

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