Senior Engineer — Melbourne CBD, Melbourne

Judo Bank: Where Tradition Meets Innovation At Judo Bank, we're more than just a financial institution – we're pioneers in redefining banking for the modern era. Rooted in timeless values such as integrity, trusted relationships, and a pioneering spirit, we're dedicated to revolutionizing business banking for Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across Australia. Our journey began with a bold vision and a PowerPoint slide, driven by a desire to challenge the status quo in an industry dominated by the major players. In just a few short years, we've grown exponentially, establishing ourselves as one of the fastest-growing new banks globally, with offices spanning the nation. At the heart of our ethos lies a commitment to supporting Australian SMEs, placing our people and customers front and centre in everything we do. Our agility and adaptability enable us to say 'yes' when others say 'no', making it easier for our customers to secure the funding they need, precisely when they need it. We take immense pride in our personal approach to banking, fostering diverse relationships and cultivating a collaborative culture within our team. We value diversity in all its forms, actively encouraging individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to join us on our journey. Our culture We firmly believe that culture eats strategy for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and the most important investment we can make is in our people. Our core values and leadership principles underpin the foundation of our culture. Not to mention how thrilled we are to have recently been awarded the 1 ranking in LinkedIn’s Top Companies in Australia as well as named in the AFR’s BOSS (Best Places To Work) awards. Judo Bank is committed to providing equal opportunities for all team members, regardless of gender, race, disability or age. We're committed to closing the gender pay gap and creating a level playing field for all team members. Through a range of inclusion, equity and diversity initiatives we strive to create a workplace where all our team members feel respected, supported and empowered. Job Description Now, about this role… This is an opportunity for an experienced engineer to be a key part of Judo's engineering team - shaping practices and ways of working. We have a lean internal engineering chapter, whom have recently worked on a core banking migration to Thought Machine. You will get to work on and drive everything from core banking services, through to other large technically challenging initiatives and digital journeys to support our bankers and customers. If you love: Engineering clean, maintainable, secure, well-tested code that runs in production (we are a bank) Uplifting engineering practices and capabilities Working on technically challenging production-ready services (we are heavily invested in event streaming architecture alongside API services) Collaborating across various teams – e.g. product managers, architecture, design Working in a diverse workforce where you can bring your own capabilities, experiences and knowledge to help build the foundations of Judo Then, this opportunity might just be your dream job: Leading technical implementation of new services (from idea to operations) Uplifting engineering practices and culture (with support from others to do so) Working in a cloud native stack (AWS primarily) and with a modern core banking platform (Thought Machine) Desired Skills and Experience A little bit about you… The skills you’ve picked up along the way: Expertise with Python / AWS (although we prefer an experienced polyglot engineer) Developing API services and experience with event driven architectures (Thought Machine Kafka expertise a bonus) Ability to learn new domains quickly and leverage knowledge to technically problem solve issues Your life pre-Judo: 3 years' experience with Python / Typescript Worked on “at-scale” operational services Experience with AWS core services (S3 / RDS / Lambda / ECS etc) Experience with cloud native core banking platforms a bonus At Judo, our culture sets us apart: Our Values: Accountability: Make decisions and own them. Do what you say. Performance: Strive to improve each day, surpassing yesterday's achievements. Teamwork: We're not just a team; we're a champion team. Trust: The cornerstone of our purpose and relationships. We're seeking individuals who embody resilience, positivity, curiosity, hunger for success, adaptability, passion, courage, decisiveness, and a hands-on approach. What our team members say about us: Our people are empowered to make decisions, take ownership, and contribute to a collaborative environment. Bureaucracy is non-existent as we focus on collective success. At Judo, diversity isn't just valued; it's celebrated. We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone thrives, making us collectively stronger. Our team works tirelessly towards our purpose while enjoying the journey of revolutionizing Australian SME business banking. Perks of joining us: Additional 2 weeks of leave annually Induction: 4-week Judo Engagement Month to help set you up for success Big life event leave Home office setup allowance Health & Wellbeing benefits including access to CU Heath Flexible work options, embracing a true hybrid model. If this resonates with you, reach out - we'd love to hear from you. To learn more about how Judo manages your personal information during the recruitment process, please refer to our Privacy Statement. By providing your information, you consent to its collection, use, disclosure, and management as outlined therein. Please no agencies We maintain a preferred panel, and kindly request no unsolicited contact. We do not hold any responsibility for dispute over candidate ownership if you have not been engaged directly.