Senior Software Engineer

Maxxia Pty Ltd

Senior Software Engineer modernising McMillan Shakespeare’s financial services platforms. Shaping Azure, cloud-native and AI-driven solutions while uplifting engineering standards.

Posted 9/3/2026full-timeMelbourne • 🇦🇺 AustraliaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining enterprise applications using C# with .NET and Azure technologies, while driving technical quality and scalability. Proven ability to mentor teams, integrate AI capabilities, and engage with stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions.

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C# Development.NET / .NET CoreAzure App ServicesSQL Performance OptimisationGenerative AI Integration

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Hard Skills

Enterprise Application DevelopmentSQL Query WritingCloud-Native Systems DesignCI/CD PracticesCode ReviewTroubleshootingAutomationEvent-Driven ArchitectureData ManipulationLegacy System Modernisation

Soft Skills

MentoringStakeholder EngagementOwnership-Oriented MindsetProblem SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Azure FunctionsAzure Logic AppsAzure Service BusAzure Key VaultAzure API ManagementAI Automation ToolsAgentic AI

Certifications & Qualifications

Background ChecksASIC ChecksNDIS Workers Screening Check

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesTechnical QualityScalabilitySecurityModern Engineering Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloud.NETSQLVault

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive technical quality, scalability and security across applications and integrations
Lead and uplift engineering standards through mentoring and code reviews
Partner with Product, Architecture and Business stakeholders to shape solutions
Champion modern engineering practices including CI/CD, observability and automation
Contribute to event-driven, cloud-native systems
Support production environments and lead incidents
Design solutions and write high-quality production code
Troubleshoot complex technical issues
Work across the full software development lifecycle

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong commercial experience developing and maintaining enterprise applications using C# with .NET / .NET Core
5+ years of hands-on experience writing SQL, including complex queries, stored procedures, joins, data manipulation and SQL performance optimisation
Strong hands-on experience designing, developing and deploying applications using Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps, Azure Service Bus, Azure Key Vault and Azure API Management
Practical experience working with Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs)
Experience integrating AI/LLM capabilities into software applications
Experience using AI to generate or assist with code in a production environment
Experience with Agentic AI, AI agents and intelligent automation
Production experience with AI automation is highly desirable
Ownership-oriented engineering mindset and ability to drive outcomes
Ability to think beyond code, including architecture, scalability and business impact
Experience mentoring others and conducting code reviews
Comfortable engaging non-technical stakeholders
Experience improving or modernising legacy/BAU systems
Understanding of balancing speed, quality and risk in financial services
Successful candidates must undergo background checks, including criminal history and ASIC checks, and an NDIS Workers Screening Check if appropriate

Benefits

Comp & perks

Strong culture and the support of a values-based recognition program
Novated leasing benefits and discounts
12 weeks paid parental leave
Comprehensive learning and development opportunities to support your career growth
Sonder digital wellbeing platform, providing personalised support 24/7
Annual flu vaccinations
Default Income Protection Insurance reimbursed for members of the MMS Default Super Fund
Exempt Employee Share Plan
Volunteer leave
Career break
MMS Rewards program
Hybrid working and flexibility