Full Stack Software Engineer

Compass Education

Software Engineer developing scalable systems for educational platform used by schools. Collaborating with product and design teams to deliver impactful solutions.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeNorth Sydney • 🇦🇺 AustraliaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software engineering with a focus on clean code, software design principles, and modern web technologies. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet customer needs.

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Software Engineering ExperienceProficiency in PHPProficiency in ReactDatabase Solutions DesignCI/CD Pipeline Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Software Design PrinciplesClean ArchitectureSQLNoSQLModern Web TechnologiesFront-End FrameworksBootstrapTailwind

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration SkillsProactive MindsetContinuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

Monitoring Tools

Industry Keywords

SaaSProduct-Led Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

BootstrapNoSQLReactSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Write clean, maintainable and high-quality code across a platform used by schools at scale.
Champion engineering best practices including software craftsmanship, clean code and collaborative development.
Analyse problems deeply, uncover complexity and design solutions that balance technical feasibility with real-world business & school needs.
Actively contribute to sprint planning, technical design sessions and retrospectives with thoughtful, evidence-based input.
Collaborate closely with Product Managers and Designers to ensure solutions align with customer outcomes.
Communicate ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Stay current with modern tools, frameworks and development practices, applying learnings to improve the product.
Contribute to improving team processes, code quality and overall engineering standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of professional software engineering experience, ideally in SaaS or product-led environments.
Proficiency working with modern web technologies (PHPk, React, C#) and front-end frameworks like Bootstrap or Tailwind.
A strong understanding of software design principles, clean architecture, and modern development practices.
A passion for software development and proactively keeping up to date with new tech.
Experience designing and implementing database solutions using SQL and/or NoSQL technologies.
Familiarity with monitoring tools and CI/CD pipelines.
Excellent analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
A passion for continuous improvement, in code quality, personal growth, and team success.
A proactive mindset with the ability to take ownership, share ideas, and see them through to implementation.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working environment
Learning & Development opportunities & PD budget - we want you to grow and get the most out of your role!
24/7 access to our Employment Assistance Program (EAP) through the means of face-to-face, livechat and phone support.
Access to our Parental Leave Program for both primary and secondary carers.
A supportive, inclusive culture where you’ll be valued and heard.