Software Engineer

Join Nine Streaming's back-end team in North Sydney, focusing on Core Services APIs for 9Now, Australia's leading free streaming platform. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining critical infrastructure to ensure efficient and reliable content delivery to millions of customers. You will collaborate with other teams, contribute to process improvements, and apply SOLID principles throughout the SDLC, continuously learning new technologies.

Must Have

• Work within the Core Services Team to enhance back-end services performance and scalability.
• Design, develop, and maintain Core Services APIs for efficient and reliable content delivery.
• Collaborate closely with other 9Now teams, providing support to meet technical deadlines.
• Contribute to team goals, discussions, and process improvements.
• Utilise testing frameworks (like Jest & Mocha) and apply SOLID principles throughout the SDLC.
• 3+ years of commercial experience working with Node.js or equivalent back-end technologies and frameworks.
• Experience with TypeScript, Node.js, and NestJS or comparable back-end languages and frameworks.
• A strong understanding of what constitutes a good API design and implementation.
• Experience working with Git, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud computing environments.
• Proficiency with the Software Delivery Life Cycle (SDLC) and its core principles.

Good to Have

• A continuous improvement mindset with a strong focus on quality.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Driven by a curious mindset and a passion for coding.

Perks & Benefits

• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers.
• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and perks.
• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads.
• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription.
• Flexible work options including flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements.

Company Description

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands. Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones. Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

Job Description

Join Nine Streaming at a time of significant growth, working on 9Now, Australia's leading free streaming platform. This is an exciting opportunity in our North Sydney office to join a back-end team focusing on our Core Services APIs—the critical infrastructure that delivers our award-winning content to millions of customers. If you are passionate about coding, problem-solving, and continuous improvement, this is where you can truly make your mark.

Day to day you will:

• Work within the Core Services Team, helping to take the existing back-end services to the next level of performance and scalability.
• Design, develop, and maintain Core Services APIs, ensuring efficient and reliable content delivery for 9Now.
• Collaborate closely with other 9Now teams, providing the support needed to meet their technical deadlines effectively.
• Contribute to team goals, discussions, and process improvements, working independently or collaboratively as required.
• Utilise testing frameworks (like Jest & Mocha) and apply SOLID principles throughout the Software Delivery Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Continuously learn new technologies and techniques, driven by a curious mindset and a passion for coding.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring:

• 3+ years of commercial experience working with Node.js or equivalent back-end technologies and frameworks.
• Experience with TypeScript, Node.js, and NestJS or comparable back-end languages and frameworks.
• A strong understanding of what constitutes a good API design and implementation.
• Experience working with Git, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud computing environments.
• Proficiency with the Software Delivery Life Cycle (SDLC) and its core principles.
• A continuous improvement mindset with a strong focus on quality and excellent problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

How we work

At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team.

Our employee benefits include:

• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers.
• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.
• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads.
• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription.

More info at Nine Careers.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.