Senior Software Engineer

Pathify

Senior Software Engineer building Pathify’s higher-education campus experience platform. Developing Python/Django, Angular, TypeScript and AI-enabled applications.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇦🇺 AustraliaSenior💰 A$135,000 - A$165,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building robust applications using Python and Django, with strong skills in Angular and TypeScript. Proven ability to mentor engineers, improve code quality, and design scalable technical solutions while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

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Python ProficiencyDjango ExpertiseAngular ExperienceRESTful API DevelopmentMentoring and Technical Leadership

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringWeb Application DevelopmentJavaScript SkillsTypeScript SkillsRelational Database KnowledgeSoftware Design PrinciplesData StructuresArchitectural PatternsGit ProficiencyFoundation Models Experience

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaboration SkillsProblem-Solving Ability

Tools & Technologies

Django REST FrameworkPostgreSQLModern Software-Development Workflow

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree in Computer ScienceDegree in Software Engineering

Industry Keywords

Technical InitiativesCode QualityCode ReviewTechnical SpecificationsAI-Enabled Applications

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularDjangoJavaScriptPostgresPythonTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the design and delivery of significant features and technical initiatives across your team’s domain
Translate product requirements and ambiguous problems into pragmatic, scalable technical solutions
Make sound architectural and implementation decisions, balancing quality, speed, maintainability and customer impact
Build and maintain robust applications using Python/Django, Angular and TypeScript
Work closely with Product, Design and other engineers to shape technical specifications and delivery plans
Take responsibility for code quality, testing, debugging, deployment and ongoing operation of the software you build
Improve existing systems and identify opportunities to simplify, modernise or strengthen the codebase
Provide thoughtful code reviews and technical guidance to other engineers
Mentor and support less experienced engineers and contribute to raising engineering standards across the team
Explore and apply new technologies, including foundation models and agent-based workflows, where they can meaningfully improve products

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of professional software engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated capability
Strong experience building modern web applications across both backend and frontend
Proficiency in Python and Django — or deep expertise in another Python web framework with the ability to become productive in Django quickly
Strong JavaScript and TypeScript skills
Expertise with a modern frontend framework; Angular experience is strongly preferred
Experience working with foundation models or AI-enabled applications; Gemini experience is an advantage
Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs; Django REST Framework experience is preferred
Strong knowledge of relational databases, ideally PostgreSQL
Solid understanding of software design principles, data structures and common architectural patterns
Strong Git and modern software-development workflow experience
The ability to independently work through complex problems and make good technical decisions without needing detailed direction
Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to explain technical trade-offs clearly
A track record of helping other engineers improve through mentoring, code review or technical leadership
A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
Unrestricted working rights in Australia

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary of AU$135,000–$165,000 base + super
Work remotely from anywhere in Australia
A collaborative engineering culture with meaningful technical autonomy
The opportunity to solve complex problems across a broad and modern technology stack
Exposure to rapidly evolving technologies including AI, foundation models and agent workflows
Clear engineering career levels, with opportunities to progress into technical leadership, Staff and Principal engineering roles