**Who is Shift?**At Shift, we’re business specialists dedicated to helping Australian SMEs take control of their cashflow, streamline trade terms and choose the right financial products. We believe Australian businesses are the driving force behind our economy and are core to our communities. That’s why our business expertise, focus on relationships, and market-leading technology is at the core of everything we do. We’ve helped solve the credit and payment pain points for more than 30,000 businesses, providing over $6 billion in aggregate funding. Our unique approach to product innovation combined with our collaborative culture means you can build your career in a supportive environment. You’ll be joining a diverse team of over 300 people who are always looking to deliver better outcomes for Australian businesses. About the role:
We are seeking a Backend-Focused Software Engineer with a product engineering mindset to join our team. If you are passionate about building reliable and scalable backend systems that drive real-world products, enjoy cross-disciplinary collaboration, and have a strong interest in advancing technology, this position is for you. Your expertise will help us deliver high-impact features, robust APIs, and seamlessly integrated services. What you'll do:
Architect, design, and develop scalable backend systems and services using C# (.NET)
Lead API development - including thorough documentation, API gateways and best practices
Integrate and optimize RESTful APIs and event-driven microservices
Design for observability, utilising tools like Dynatrace and other monitoring solutions
Ensure auditability and traceability across the system
Collaborate within an agile, product-focused engineering team, working closely with product owners, designers and engineers
Contribute to integrating AI features and agentic systems (including MCP principles)
Participate in architectural discussions and drive backend scalability and maintainability
Promote and implement engineering best practices, accessibility, and continuous improvement
Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and share insights with the team
Drive system reliability, security, and objectives through high-quality, maintainable code
What you'll bring:
Strong product engineering mindset with the ability to translate business objectives into robust backend solutions
3+ years of experience in backend system and API development with C# and .NET
Hands-on experience building, documenting, and supporting APIs and API gateways
Proficiency with observability tools (such as Dynatrace), audit, and traceability standards
Knowledge of and experience with AI development, agentic architectures, or MCP is highly advantageous
Experience with Azure or other cloud platforms
Proven commitment to code quality, testing, security, and reliable delivery
Passion for learning, reading, and contributing to personal or open-source
Key benefits:
Collaborative teams – a flat structure means everyone can learn from colleagues and senior leaders around the business. - Be involved – come together with all of your colleagues every 100 days to share the product and technology roadmap and business strategy. - Flexible working environment – we’re headquartered in North Sydney with state-based workplaces and offer a flexible work policy. - Family support – industry leading 26 weeks paid parental leave. - Purpose built spaces within our office – designed for collaboration, brainstorming, socialising, and focused work. - Range of benefits supporting your physical, psychological and financial wellbeing. From a day off on your birthday to excellent end of trip facilities. #LI-Hybrid
