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Senior Software Engineer

Atlassian

PermanentRemote📍 Sydney, NSW💰 $160,000 – $190,000 + superApplications close 30 June 2026

Skills & Tech

JavaKotlinDistributed SystemsAWSMicroservices

Build backend systems powering millions of devs worldwide as a Senior Software Engineer on Atlassian's Jira platform team — remote, permanent role based in

About the Role

Join Atlassian's Jira platform team as a Senior Software Engineer. You'll architect and build the backend systems powering millions of developers worldwide.

What You'll Do

  • Design and implement scalable microservices in Java/Kotlin

  • Drive technical direction within a cross-functional squad

  • Improve system observability, reliability, and performance

  • Mentor junior engineers and review code

What You'll Bring

  • 5+ years of experience in backend software engineering

  • Deep knowledge of distributed systems and cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred)

  • Strong Java or Kotlin skills; Kotlin is a plus

  • Experience with CI/CD, containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes)

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CompanyAtlassian
LocationSydney, NSW
Salary$160,000 – $190,000 + super
TypePermanent
CategoryEngineering
Work ModeRemote

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