Senior Engineer

Eightcap is a dynamic online trading provider focused on delivering great trading tools and pro trading insight to enable smarter trading. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for delivering trading technology direct to clients and via our network of strategic partners, we are looking for a Senior Engineer to join our growing development team.

The company is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, with offices in the UK, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Guatemala, Philippines, and Bahamas.

As a Senior Engineer at Eightcap, you will be instrumental in building innovative solutions that directly impact the trading experience of our clients. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions. You will also play a key role in mentoring junior engineers and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Design and develop high-quality, scalable applications and features that enhance the user experience on our trading platform
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to promote best coding practices among team members
• Architect robust solutions that meet current and future needs of the business
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-impact projects on time
  
  

Innovation & Improvement

• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends to ensure Eightcap remains competitive in the trading sector
• Identify opportunities for system optimization and enhancement and implement improvements based on analysis
• Drive initiatives for improved CI/CD processes and automated testing frameworks to strengthen product reliability
  
  

Mentorship & Collaboration

• Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers to foster their growth and development
• Facilitate knowledge sharing sessions and encourage a collaborative environment across the engineering team
• Work closely with the DevOps team to ensure seamless deployment and operational stability of applications
  
  

Requirements

Who are you?

• You have a minimum of 5 years of experience in software development, preferably in a fast-paced, Agile environment
• Proficient in Golang with a solid understanding of modern frameworks
• Strong experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
• Knowledge of database design and management (SQL and NoSQL)
• Experience with cloud infrastructure such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (Git), and automated testing
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• You thrive in a collaborative environment and have a passion for mentoring others
  
  

Benefits

Why Eightcap?

• Ongoing investment in your career development
• Wellness and lifestyle perks like monthly corporate massages
• Parental leave
• Staff referral bonus program
• Employee-purchased leave
• Perkbox reward and recognition
• Study assistance
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Complimentary fruit and snacks
• Multicultural environment
• A dynamic and collaborative team culture
• Great CBD location with easy access to public transport
• Regular social activities
  
  

Are you interested in this opportunity but don't meet every requirement? Eightcap endeavours to create an inclusive and diverse workforce by offering an opportunity for the right people and so we encourage you to apply.

We respectfully ask that no recruiters contact anyone at Eightcap regarding this role