Senior Software Engineer
Kanopi
Software Engineering
Australia
About Us
Kanopi is a data-driven insurtech that pushes the boundaries of how insurance is delivered. Some of the world’s largest insurers come to us for reliable, flexible technology to create cover that protects and adapts to customers’ changing needs.
Do you want to join an engineering team that has a meaningful impact on the world? Do you want to use your passion for software architecture to build an amazing product? Then we’ve found the right person to be part of our journey.
The role
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing and scaling our platform in a startup environment. Beyond writing high-quality code, you will lead technical discussions, mentor engineers and make architectural decisions that balance scalability, maintainability and user experience.
Success in this role means delivering incrementally and efficiently, making thoughtful trade-offs between technical complexity and product design to maximise impact. You will work closely with the product manager and engineering team to build robust, secure and maintainable software while ensuring best practices in architecture, security and testing.
This is an opportunity to shape the future of our platform and contribute to a fast-moving and innovative business.
Please note that this role is Melbourne-based with the flexibility of hybrid working.
Responsibilities
Design and develop new features and improvements with a focus on scalability and security.
Make key architectural decisions that support maintainability and performance.
Support and mentor mid-level engineers, reviewing code and sharing knowledge.
Contribute to technical strategy, ensuring that engineering efforts align with business objectives.
Improve CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks and overall development processes.
Collaborate in an adaptive and iterative agile process that values feedback, transparency and shared ownership.
What We’re Looking For
Experience
At least six years of professional software development experience.
A strong background in designing scalable software architectures.
Experience mentoring engineers and providing technical guidance.
A track record of working in teams that prioritise communication, trust and adaptability.
Technical Skills
Frontend: React, TypeScript.
Backend: TypeScript, Node.js, Python, Django.
Strong knowledge of REST APIs, GraphQL and distributed systems.
Expertise in automated testing, including unit, integration and end-to-end tests.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices.
Familiarity with AWS (ECS Fargate) or equivalent cloud platforms.
A solid understanding of software security, performance optimisation and reliability.
Approach to Work
Thoughtful and methodical in solving complex problems.
Takes responsibility for improving systems and processes.
Pragmatic in balancing technical decisions with business needs.
Committed to writing high-quality, maintainable code.
Values collaboration, mentorship and sharing knowledge.
Tech Stack
Programming Languages: TypeScript, Python.
Frameworks & Libraries: React, Node.js, Django.
Infrastructure & Tooling: AWS, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines.
Development Environment: MacBook (provided).
Why Join Us?
Influence technical decisions and help shape the future of our platform.
Work on meaningful projects that solve real problems for users.
Take ownership of architectural improvements and contribute to a growing engineering culture.
Enjoy the flexibility of remote work, choosing where you are most productive.
Don’t stop reading yet
If you’re excited about this role but aren’t sure if you tick all our boxes, please send in your application anyway. We know from research that women and other people from underrepresented, minority, or marginalised backgrounds often only apply if they think they meet all the criteria, but please don’t let that stop you from applying. We’d really love to hear from you and to see what unique skills and experience you’d bring to the role, even if it is not everything we have listed above.
Our Values
At Kanopi, we live by our values every day:
Human: We treat people like people - with empathy, curiosity, and respect - whether they’re teammates, customers, partners, or end users.
Dependable: We make sure you can always count on us, and we rely on you to do the same.
Intentional: We act with purpose - making thoughtful decisions that stay true to our mission and lead to meaningful outcomes.
Driven: We care deeply about what we do - always pushing ourselves to grow, improve, and reach ambitious goals.
Impactful: We create positive change through everything we do - from the big picture to the small things that matter.
Benefits
Things you might want to know about us:
We offer a warm and collaborative work culture with big-time vision. Our aim is to create an environment in which everyone is included in decisions and opportunities, regardless of your role, age, or how long you've been with the company. Everyone's opinion is welcome, and we're firm believers in discussions and radical candor.
Equity package as a valued member of the company.
We trust our people. This means we focus on outcomes and provide a truly flexible workplace. So if you need some time to go to the gym during quiet times, want to break up your day to look after your kids, or feel like going for a walk around that 3pm slump, it’s all fine. We have team members around the globe, so you may need to attend an early morning or early evening meeting occasionally.
You will work alongside an experienced team who will challenge you every day (and expect you to challenge them back).
We’re big fans of learning new things, which is why we give you the support and professional development to help you achieve your career goals, learn and grow. We offer time and support to take courses, read books, or attend events, and we have a career development framework in place.
We value flexible work and healthy boundaries. That’s why we support the right to disconnect. While some after-hours availability may occasionally be required — for example, to respond to critical system issues, urgent client queries, or time-sensitive project needs — we aim to keep this to a minimum and always prioritise balance.