Full Stack Engineer (Mid level)

Company Description

We exist to help investors make more informed and successful investment decisions. We achieve this by creating, curating and publishing high-quality investment content and data through our two platforms: Livewire Markets and Market Index.

• Livewire Markets is Australia’s leading platform for expert investment analysis, featuring insights from over 500 respected investment professionals.
• Market Index is Australia’s top source for comprehensive market data and ASX information, covering listed companies, ETFs, LICs, and REITs.

With over 1 million investors engaging with our content every month, we’re a fast-growing force in financial markets content.

Job Description

We’re on the lookout for a passionate, self-starting Software Engineer to join our dynamic and close-knit engineering team. If you love solving complex problems, enjoy autonomy, and have a keen interest in both technology and the financial markets, then this role could be your perfect next (or career-defining) step.

In this role, you’ll:

• Develop & Build: Create products and features that help Australian investors track markets, identify opportunities, and make smarter investment decisions.
• Scale & Optimize: Enhance a platform serving over 1 million users, ensuring high performance, scalability, and a seamless user experience.
• Collaborate & Innovate: Work closely with our CTO and talented engineers to shape system architecture and technical direction.
• Problem-Solve: Tackle challenges in scaling, performance optimization, and complex integrations like building analytics dashboards, advanced search functions, and A/B testing frameworks.
• Own Your Work: Choose the best tools and technologies for the job, contribute to key technical decisions, and drive innovation in a fast-moving, agile team.

What we're looking for:

• 3+ years of experience as a software engineer in an agile environment. Experience in startups, financial media, or data-driven roles is a plus.
• Proficiency in JavaScript with experience in at least one major framework (Vue.js, React, or AngularJS). Vue.js and TypeScript experience is a bonus.
• Passion for investing & financial markets - you’ll be building products for investors, so an interest in this space is a plus.
• Autonomy & Initiative - you're a self-starter who enjoys the freedom to choose your tools and approaches while aligning with company goals.
• Bonus Points For: Experience with AWS, PHP (Laravel), or Ruby on Rails.

Why you’ll love working with us

• Impact: What you build will be used by > 1 million users each month.
• Play an important role in evolving Livewire Markets’ platform, directly influencing our product’s future and the experience of investors across the country
• Culture: A high-performing team with no red-tape.
• Career-Defining Role: This is an opportunity to work in an environment where your ideas matter, your skills are honed, and your career can truly take flight.

Perks:

• Flexible Work: Hybrid work environment: split your time between home and the office (or potentially work remotely).
• Learning & Development: Dedicated budget and time to grow your skills.
• Team Events: Participate in regular team events - from trivia and escape rooms to group runs - ensuring there’s always something fun on the horizon.
• Great Company Culture: Work with a supportive, diverse team where your voice is heard, and your contributions are valued.