Senior Software Engineers - Front End & Back End (2 openings)
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Hydrawise (by Hunter) is a smart, internet-connected irrigation platform that helps people take better care of their gardens and landscapes. It is a remote-first team with a strong engineering base in Australia, powering irrigation for millions of customers across more than 130 countries worldwide.
At the heart of Hydrawise is a powerful cloud platform running on AWS, supported by intuitive iOS and Android apps. Our systems process over 4 billion events every month, delivering real-time insights and control to customers everywhere.
We’re a remote-first team with a strong engineering base in Australia, and we’re passionate about building technology that makes water management smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable.
What You’ll Do
* Design & Build: Architect, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and reliable software systems.
* Deliver clean, testable, and maintainable code that delights customers.
* Ensure software meets performance, quality, and security standards.
AI-Enhanced Development
* Treat AI coding assistants as a supporting tool to accelerate and enhance your work — not as a replacement for engineering judgment.
* Use AI to explore alternative solutions, improve productivity, and uncover blind spots.
* Stay curious and inquisitive: question why AI suggests a particular approach and dig deeper to understand the underlying principles.
* Critically evaluate AI output for correctness, security, and performance before integrating it.
Collaboration & Leadership
* Pair program with teammates (and sometimes AI) to deliver robust, high-quality outcomes.
* Communicate trade-offs and technical decisions with clarity across the business.
* Contribute to a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Technical Requirements
Front End Engineer
* Proficiency in React (React Native a plus).
* TypeScript / modern JavaScript
* Familiarity with state management solutions (e.g., Redux, Zustand, MobX).
* Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library).
* Ability to evaluate and optimize performance impacts of design decisions.
* Strong skills in reading and troubleshooting code.
Back End Engineer
* Familiarity with at least 3 AWS technologies: Firehose, EKS, ECR, CodeArtifact, IoT, Lambda.
* Infrastructure as Code (IaC) experience (Terraform or CloudFormation).
* Proficiency in modern Python: async, type hints, Poetry, and standard libraries.
* Experience in at least one of: Docker, Docker Compose, or Kubernetes.
Personal Attributes (for both roles)
* Effective with AI: use AI as a partner to enhance, not replace, your work.
* Inquisitive & curious: eager to dig deeper and explore new ideas.
* Adaptable learners: quick to pick up new tools, patterns, and frameworks.
* Collaborative & communicative: thrive in pair programming and team environments.
* Clear communicators: explain complex concepts simply and directly.
* Remote-ready: proven ability to work effectively in distributed teams.
Why Join Us?
* Impact at scale: Your work will directly shape how millions of people manage water worldwide.
* Remote-first culture: Work from home while staying connected to a passionate, supportive team.
* Cutting-edge tools: Leverage AI-powered development in a forward-looking engineering environment.
* Sustainability mission: Help build technology that conserves water and supports smarter resource management.
What We Offer
* Amazing corporate culture - we walk the talk when it comes to our values!
* FUN company events
* Company donation matching and volunteer rewards
* Career development opportunities and profit sharing bonus
The salary for this opportunity ranges from $135,000 to $165,000 AUD.
Job Details
* Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (Remote-friendly within Australia)
* Employment type: Full-time
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries: Farming
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