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Kanopi is a data-driven insurtech that pushes the boundaries of how insurance is delivered. Some of the world’s largest insurers come to us for reliable, flexible technology to create cover that protects and adapts to customers’ changing needs.
Do you want to join an engineering team that has a meaningful impact on the world? Do you want to use your passion for software architecture to build an amazing product? Then we’ve found the right person to be part of our journey.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing and scaling our platform in a startup environment. Beyond writing high-quality code, you will lead technical discussions, mentor engineers and make architectural decisions that balance scalability, maintainability and user experience.
Success in this role means delivering incrementally and efficiently, making thoughtful trade-offs between technical complexity and product design to maximise impact. You will work closely with the product manager and engineering team to build robust, secure and maintainable software while ensuring best practices in architecture, security and testing.
This is an opportunity to shape the future of our platform and contribute to a fast-moving and innovative business.
Please note that this role is Melbourne-based with the flexibility of hybrid working.
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At least six years of professional software development experience.
A strong background in designing scalable software architectures.
Experience mentoring engineers and providing technical guidance.
A track record of working in teams that prioritise communication, trust and adaptability.
Thoughtful and methodical in solving complex problems.
Takes responsibility for improving systems and processes.
Pragmatic in balancing technical decisions with business needs.
Committed to writing high-quality, maintainable code.
Values collaboration, mentorship and sharing knowledge.
Programming Languages: TypeScript, Python.
Frameworks & Libraries: React, Node.js, Django.
Infrastructure & Tooling: AWS, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines.
Development Environment: MacBook (provided).
Influence technical decisions and help shape the future of our platform.
Work on meaningful projects that solve real problems for users.
Take ownership of architectural improvements and contribute to a growing engineering culture.
Enjoy the flexibility of remote work, choosing where you are most productive.
If you’re excited about this role but aren’t sure if you tick all our boxes, please send in your application anyway. We know from research that women and other people from underrepresented, minority, or marginalised backgrounds often only apply if they think they meet all the criteria, but please don’t let that stop you from applying. We’d really love to hear from you and to see what unique skills and experience you’d bring to the role, even if it is not everything we have listed above.
At Kanopi, we live by our values every day:
Human: We treat people like people - with empathy, curiosity, and respect - whether they’re teammates, customers, partners, or end users.
Dependable: We make sure you can always count on us, and we rely on you to do the same.
Intentional: We act with purpose - making thoughtful decisions that stay true to our mission and lead to meaningful outcomes.
Driven: We care deeply about what we do - always pushing ourselves to grow, improve, and reach ambitious goals.
Impactful: We create positive change through everything we do - from the big picture to the small things that matter.
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