Senior Backend Engineer

Job Description

Our mission is to make consumer energy resources (CER) affordable and accessible for everyone.

Brighte is building the platform to enable and accelerate the energy transition by making it affordable, easy and less risky to buy and sell energy equipment.

Our founder and CEO, Katherine McConnell, has been awarded Telstra Businesswoman of the year in 2020 as well as winning the Sustainability Crusader award at B&T's 2023 Women Leading Tech Awards. She is a passionate and humble leader who has a human first approach to business.

As a business in 2025, we have been named a AFR Sustainability Leader within the Banking and Finance category and won the inaugural Sustainability Award at the Affies in 2024!

About the Role

The Senior Backend Engineer will design, develop, test, and maintain backend software systems. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, reliable, and compliant products, while contributing to system architecture and ensuring best practices. Ideal candidates are passionate about building robust, scalable solutions in a regulated environment.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable back end systems using TypeScript and Node.js.
• Build and maintain APIs and/or event-driven microservices.
• Collaborate with front end engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Ensure code quality through systematic debugging, code reviews, and adherence to best practices.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including CI/CD, testing, security, and compliance.
• Proactively identify and address system vulnerabilities and performance bottlenecks.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical design discussions.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
• Engage in incident response and troubleshooting, taking ownership of issues as they arise.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, new technologies, and regulatory requirements relevant to fintech and regulated industries.

What You'll Bring

• Strong industry experience with back-end development, microservices architecture, and RESTful APIs.
• Advanced proficiency in TypeScript and Node.js.
• Experience with AWS services with good understanding of lambdas, as well as, container technologies (e.g., Docker).
• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle, including CI/CD, automated testing, security, and compliance.
• Proven ability to debug complex issues and participate in incident response.
• Strong communication skills, able to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Customer-centric mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality user experiences.
• Proactive, autonomous, and accountable, with a strong sense of ownership.
• Experience working in a regulated industry (e.g., fintech, banking, insurance, health).
• Familiarity with security best practices and regulatory compliance in software engineering.

What's in it for you?

• Flexible working arrangements to suit individual needs and a hybrid work model. Our office is designed for collaboration, creativity and balance between office engagement and remote flexibility. Our in-office days are Monday through Thursday (4 days), with Friday as a remote day.
• Free lunch! Yes, there is such a thing! Kickstart your week with our Monday Mingle meaning lunch on us and great company. From tacos, to sushi, to charcoal chicken, it's a delicious way to catch up, unwind and connect.
• Get social. We host a range of social activities at Brighte. A fan-favorite being our weekly Thursday social event, where you can catch up with colleagues over a drink, snack and a game of table tennis.
• We want our employees to share in Brighte's success. You will be given an opportunity to join our Employee Share Option Plans (ESOP).
• Snacks galore - who doesn't love that? Our thoughtfully stocked pantry includes snacks to suit your every mood. Fresh bread, protein bars, popcorn, fresh fruit, chocolate, soy crisps, cookies - you name it! We also offer a carefully curated collection of wines and beer on tap for those looking to unwind or enjoy a social moment.
• End-of-trip facilities. Cycle in to work, lock up your wheels and have a shower in our end-of-trip facilities, which come complete with towel service and hair dryers.
• Anniversary leave - your dedication at Brighte won't go unnoticed. Enjoy an extra day to celebrate your work anniversary with us.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Brighte, we celebrate diversity and encourage you to bring your whole self to work. Our inclusive culture is the foundation of our innovative and dynamic environment.

Named LinkedIn's #10 Top Australian Start Up (2021), we know we wouldn't be anywhere without our investors, who believe in our mission and the opportunities that lie ahead for a brighter future.

Airtree Ventures, Grok Investments, Kim Jackson and Scott Farquhar's Skip Capital, and Qualgro Partners all continue to support Brighte in making this dream a reality!

If you want to join this mission-driven, inclusive, and highly collaborative team, click apply and upload your resume! All applicants will receive a response.

As part of our process, we require all candidates to undertake references and background checks, which include a police check, anti-money laundering and bankruptcy checks.