About the Opportunity

📍 Southport (Gold Coast), QLD | 🏢 On-Site | 💼 Full-Time | 💰 Salary Negotiable on Experience

We’re on a mission to redefine how kids and families learn about money. As a Software Engineer in a growing fintech/edtech company, you’ll help build a 3D virtual world where financial literacy meets immersive play.
Based in Southport on the Gold Coast, this role offers the chance to contribute to an ambitious product in a close-knit, creative team—where finance meets game tech.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Build and maintain scalable, secure backend systems using Node.js
• Develop and integrate RESTful and GraphQL APIs to power game and platform features
• Collaborate with the Unity team to ensure smooth backend-to-frontend integration
• Design and manage database schemas (MongoDB, PostgreSQL) for performance and integrity
• Contribute to the development of CI/CD pipelines for reliable deployments
• Partner with front-end developers, designers, and product stakeholders

What You’ll Bring

• ✅ 2–4 years of backend development experience
• ✅ Strong skills in JavaScript/TypeScript and Node.js
• ✅ Experience with MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or other modern databases
• ✅ Familiarity with CI/CD tools and deployment best practices
• ✅ Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Bonus Points For

• ✨ Experience integrating backend services with Unity or other game engines
• ✨ Passion for education, fintech, or building experiences for families and kids
• ✨ Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• ✨ Experience with Docker and containerisation

What’s In It for You

• Build something meaningful at the intersection of education, gaming, and finance
• Work with a supportive, high-impact team focused on creativity and innovation
• Get exposure to cutting-edge integration with 3D virtual platforms
• Salary negotiable depending on experience and capability
• Opportunity to shape a platform with real-world impact

🚨 Important Requirement

This role is based full-time in our Southport office on the Gold Coast. You must be comfortable working Monday to Friday, in-office alongside the product and engineering teams.