Senior Backend Engineer

AUSTRALIARemoteFull-time2026-09-01 → 2026-11-10

Remote · from Australia

Core

Senior Backend Engineer responsible for evolving the core Network as a Service (NaaS) product, modernizing legacy components, and designing scalable APIs.

Role type

Senior Backend Engineer (Technical Lead)

Builds

Core NaaS platform, RESTful APIs, and backend services for cloud/data center connectivity.

Domain

Network as a Service (NaaS), Cloud Infrastructure

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Java, Kotlin, Object-Oriented Design, Relational Databases (SQL), Hibernate, RESTful API Design, CI/CD Pipeline Management, Code Review, Technical Mentoring

Preferred skills

Networking concepts (IP routing, MPLS)

Technologies

Java, Kotlin, SQL, Hibernate, REST

Responsibilities

Contribute to the evolution of the core product and modernize legacy components; Build and maintain secure, scalable RESTful APIs; Identify and reduce technical debt while improving performance; Write reliable tests and contribute to CI/CD pipeline improvements; Mentor junior engineers through pairing and code reviews.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership

About Megaport

We’re not your typical tech company – and we don’t want to be. Megaport is the global leader in Network as a Service (NaaS), and has transformed the way businesses connect to the cloud, data centers, and each other. We’re publicly listed on the Australian Stock Exchange and partnered with the biggest names in tech like Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Oracle, IBM, and more. Headquartered in Brisbane with a crew of over 600 people spread across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Americas, our employees enjoy an environment that is collaborative, supportive, and (actually) fun.