Lead Software Engineer

Software maker for web experiences - I'm tech-agnostic, put users and community first, results driven.
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Status
Actively looking
Not looking
Open to new opportunities
Previously hired through SkillsRobin
Location
Sydney
-
Open to relocating
Commitment
Full-time; Casual / Freelance / Part-time
Availability from time of offer
In 1-2 months
Experience
7+ years
 experience
Top 3 programming languages/frameworks
Next.js, Django, Java
Also knows
TypeScript, Python, Next.js, Django, Vue.js, Spring, Ionic, Ionic, Selenium, Playwright
Preferred work environment
Fully remote; Hybrid
Strengths

Software engineer with 15+ years’ experience building scalable platforms in climate-tech, e-commerce, and cloud infrastructure. I’ve worked as an early hire at startups and as an engineer at large multinational technology companies, and a wide variety in between - I’m highly motivated in the day-to-day to strive towards a common goal with my team, and extra motivated if there is social impact in what we do. Beyond code, I care deeply about people - their happiness, growth, and the way we show respect and kindness to one another, even as colleagues. Passionate about equity in tech, accessibility, and creating environments where both products and people can thrive.

Interested in working involving
In my next role, I’m looking for a place where I can make a meaningful impact, continue growing technically, and work with people who value collaboration, curiosity, and respect. I’m drawn to environments where there’s space to take ownership, improve systems, and help shape both the product and the team culture. I want to work with a team that is aligned on purpose and impact. I’m passionate about equity in tech, accessibility, and creating spaces where both products and people can thrive.
Not interested in work involving

I’m open to a range of domains and industries, but what matters most to me is the kind of leadership and purpose a company embodies. I fully understand that a business needs to be profitable to thrive - I’ve spent much of my career helping make that happen - but how we achieve those results matters. I want to work with leaders who create value responsibly, where profit and purpose co-exist, and where diversity, inclusion, and accessibility are core measures of success. I’m less interested in environments that don’t share that commitment.

Other information
I’m genuinely curious about software and technology, though it’s not my primary focus - it’s just something I engage with daily because I enjoy exploring it and learning new things. For me, the bigger picture is impact: being people-, community-, and environment-centred. Even in work that seems purely transactional, we can ask whether what we’re building is putting good out into the world or making life harder for people. I look for opportunities where thoughtful decisions, collaboration, and purpose matter as much as the technology itself.
Able to work in Australia without visa sponsorship
Requires visa sponsorship to work in Australia

Pay expectations

Full-time
$
180000
per year
Casual / Contract
$
100
per hour
Pay is negotiable in exchange for equity
Pay is negotiable in exchange for equity
Pay is not negotiable in exchange for equity
Open to volunteering or working for equity only
Not interested in volunteering or working for equity only if joining as a co-founder

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Work experience

Proudest professional achievement
Led the engineering side of a cross-timezone, cross-team launch of a home electrification platform, now rolled out nationally. Co-ordinated engineers, testers, and stakeholders as one team, delivering the platform to 60,000 customers during the initial launch period. Happy to be able to contribute to meaningful climate impact through my work.

Lead Software Engineer

Australian climate-tech startupMay 2023 - Present

  • Built B2B2C electrification platform including partnerships with major energy and financial institutions, helping households reduce carbon emissions through solar, heat pumps, and batteries
  • Developed Next.js frontend portals, GraphQL APIs, and Django backend services covering customer flows and partner integrations
  • Took responsibility for operations work ensuring smooth deployments and system reliability
  • Delivered product improvements reducing friction for installers via solar marketplace, streamlining customer journey

Equity in Tech Advisor

US-based education technology organizationFeb 2021 - Present

  • Advised EdTech firms on embedding racial equity in product design to improve student success outcomes
  • Delivered technologist recommendations on equity rubrics for clients including major philanthropic foundations
  • Focused on improving outcomes for Black, Latinx, and Native American student communities

Software Developer

Australian disability support services providerMay 2021 - Jul 2022

  • Rebuilt mobile apps with Vue.js and Ionic 5, deploying to iOS and Android stores
  • Advocated for accessibility testing for blind, colour-blind, and dexterity users
  • Improved NDIS client independence and reduced reliance on carers through accessible design

Software Development Engineer (Java)

Large multinational technology company (cloud services division)May 2017 - Feb 2019

  • Early engineer on cloud compute image building service launch team, designing and shipping core APIs
  • Used infrastructure as code to automate global deployments across multiple cloud regions within hours

Software Development Engineer

Large multinational technology company (e-commerce platform)Dec 2012 - May 2017

  • Shipped seller-facing features for Pan-European Fulfillment and Unified Shipping Workflow
  • Built scalable services and localized experiences for hundreds of thousands of sellers globally

Education

The University of Sydney - B Computer Sci. and Technology (Software Development)

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