Software Engineer - Core Platform
Betashares Capital
Software Engineering
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Posted on Jan 6, 2026
About The Role
As a Software Engineer within the Betashares Direct core platform team, you’ll help design, build and evolve the backend services that underpin our investing and superannuation products. You’ll work on critical systems across trading, cash management, corporate actions, portfolio investing and user management, contributing to a platform that is scaling rapidly.
As a Software Engineer within the Betashares Direct core platform team, you’ll help design, build and evolve the backend services that underpin our investing and superannuation products. You’ll work on critical systems across trading, cash management, corporate actions, portfolio investing and user management, contributing to a platform that is scaling rapidly.
This role offers hands-on ownership across the full development lifecycle, including the design and implementation of new backend services, improving existing systems, and supporting deployment and cloud infrastructure. You’ll collaborate closely with engineers, product managers and operations teams to deliver reliable, scalable and secure solutions aligned to an ambitious product roadmap.
We’re looking for someone who enjoys building high-quality systems and infrastructure, takes pride in clean and maintainable code, and thrives in a collaborative, product-led environment. This is a strong opportunity to deepen your backend engineering expertise while working on a platform with meaningful scale and impact.
- Department
- Technology
- Employment Type
- Permanent - Full Time
- Location
- Melbourne
- Workplace type
- Onsite
Role Responsibilities
- Design, implement and maintain high-performance, high-availability backend services across the Betashares Direct platform.
- Manage the deployment and provisioning of cloud resources using AWS, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
- Architect and build solutions to enhance and scale up infrastructure to support a quickly growing platform and an ambitious pipeline of new products.
- Work to best practice engineering standards, with a focus on writing clean, robust, and secure code.
- Work collaboratively in an agile team.
Skills & Experience
- Tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
- Two or more years’ experience as a software engineer, with a focus on backend and platform development.
- High level of proficiency in at least one programming language, with a willingness and ability to learn Go and Rust.
- Exposure to SQL database management, cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, and a focus on delivering high-quality solutions to novel problems.
- Genuine passion for technology and software development, and an interest in the financial services industry.
Reasons To Join Us
What We Offer
Betashares believes our most important asset is our people and we are proud of the culture we have built – but we are always striving to be better. We want every Betashares employee to be doing their best work and developing their careers. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:
Betashares believes our most important asset is our people and we are proud of the culture we have built – but we are always striving to be better. We want every Betashares employee to be doing their best work and developing their careers. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:
- Continuous career development and training opportunities.
- Access to a health and wellbeing platform with physical, mental, social and financial support programs available.
- Volunteering days off, so you can contribute to a cause that matters to you.
- Conveniently located CBD offices with fully stocked kitchens, team breakfasts and catered lunches on a regular basis.
- Fun and inclusive social events.
Our Values
As our business continues to grow, we’re committed to creating a workplace that gives us all the best opportunity to succeed, and that is enjoyable to be a part of. We prize ambition and drive, but equally we value honesty and humility.
As our business continues to grow, we’re committed to creating a workplace that gives us all the best opportunity to succeed, and that is enjoyable to be a part of. We prize ambition and drive, but equally we value honesty and humility.
We support each other, and we respect our clients and our competitors. Innovation is in our DNA, and we are always looking for better ways to do things and are willing to take measured risks and learn from our mistakes along the way.
About Betashares
Betashares was founded in 2009 and launched with the vision to create intelligent and accessible investment solutions for Australian investors. Over the past decade our dedication to helping Australian investors achieve their financial goals has seen Betashares grow from ‘challenger’ to market leader, driving disruption and innovation in the exchange traded funds (ETFs) industry.
Betashares offers the broadest range of exchange traded funds on the ASX and is trusted by over a million investors. As of June 2025, Betashares manages over $50 billion in assets.
Betashares is continuing to grow and innovate with a strong focus on the customer, recently entering the superannuation sector and launching our retail wealth platform, Betashares Direct.
We currently have offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and New Zealand and a growing team of over 180 people.
Visit our website, YouTube channel and social channels for expert tips and insights.
Betashares offers the broadest range of exchange traded funds on the ASX and is trusted by over a million investors. As of June 2025, Betashares manages over $50 billion in assets.
Betashares is continuing to grow and innovate with a strong focus on the customer, recently entering the superannuation sector and launching our retail wealth platform, Betashares Direct.
We currently have offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and New Zealand and a growing team of over 180 people.
Visit our website, YouTube channel and social channels for expert tips and insights.
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