Senior Software Engineer, API

About Us …

We are Render. Our singular focus is best summarised by our purpose; continuously innovate and evolvetechnology to build networks better and connect communities. Our geospatial network construction platform enables telecommunication network operators and construction teams to digitise the construction workflow and cut the time and cost of large-scale fibre deployment. We’re a global organisation, but small enough that our people can have a direct impact on how we work and where we go next. We want people who can join us on our journey and grow with us. 

About The Role … 

We are growing, and as such we have identified the need for a full stack engineer as we develop and build new products for the market. Reporting into the Engineering Lead, API & Integrations you will drive the development and management of powerful API’s that are built to scale. You will be working in backend environments, using the Python programming language to produce a high level of code quality and speed.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Participating in system scoping discussions, writing technical specs and conducting code reviews
• Establish and implement back end infrastructure & best practices
• Develop test cases for new & existing API capabilities
• Mentor and support your fellow engineers, share your expert knowledge of Python, and lead technical sessions




This role is based in our Melbourne office, but working with a flexible hybrid working schedule which includes some office time and some home time. 




We pride ourselves on being a start up, however without the long hours and hustle bustle culture. We care about our people, and their balance between work and life.




About You …




You are someone who enjoys coding, jumping into a complex problem and figuring out how to use code to find a solution. You thrive on working with Python, learning off others and sharing your own knowledge with more junior developers. 

Let's get technical - here's what we'd like to see:

• Significant experience in backend software development, including public-facing API products
• Advanced knowledge of at least one modern API framework, ie FastAPi, Flask, Django & DRF
• Proficient in AWS, and a solid understanding of full stack technologies
• Experience in Restful API design and management
• Proficient in SQL with advanced database design skills

We truly value diverse thoughts, cultures and perspectives; and acknowledge that the tech industry is predominantly male dominated. As such, if you don’t quite have every dot point listed above but you think you have the right transferable skills for the role and could offer some diverse thinking to the mix - we would still like to see your application, and you can reach out to Jody Smith (Senior Talent Partner) for a confidential discussion via email ([email protected]).

How To Apply

Please submit your CV, no need for a cover letter.

We have included some assessed questions in the application form that will provide you an opportunity to showcase some of your specific experiences and skills in line with what is required for the role. The questions are:

1. Motivation: What stood out to you in the job advert about working with us at Render? (150 words max)

2. Technical: What is your relevant experience using Python and an API/Web Framework (ie, FastAPI, Flask, Django), and what type of projects have you used it with? (150 words max)

Once you’ve submitted your application, we will review it and get back to you as soon as we can to advise whether you have progressed to the next stage of the process or not (interviews, skills assessment, reference checks and probity checks).

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Jody Smith (Senior Talent Partner) at [email protected] 

All applicants are provided outcomes here - we don’t “ghost” anybody. 

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