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.
Team-oriented & 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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📌 Senior Software Engineers - Front End & Back End (2 Openings)
🏢 Hunter Agriculture
📍 Canberra