[Hiring] Full Stack Engineer II - Java @Grow

Whether you’re working from home or on your way to the office, chances are you’re probably reading this because you’re seeking a new adventure, or you’re up for a new challenge. GROW Inc might just be that for you! 

So, who is GROW Inc? 
Founded in 2016, we’re the Australian FinTech success story you probably haven’t heard about. We’re solving big problems in the Superannuation and Managed Funds industry. The administration platforms (the software that tracks everything to do with your super) are built on things you or your parents would recognise from the glory days of 90’s computing.

How are we doing it?
We’re solving this by disrupting the wealth management industry with DLTA, our platform built on Distributed Ledger Technology which improves the financial wellbeing of Australians. We’re making Super more timely and information more accessible whilst enabling wealth management companies to offer more cost effective solutions.

We’re rebels with a cause. We’re authentic, diverse, and embrace our differences as we continue to put a dent in the universe. We know diversity of thought helps us to build better solutions for our customers which is why we encourage the entire GROW team to bring their whole selves to work each and every day. 

As a Software Engineer at GROW, you will: 

• Design, develop, and maintain backend software systems and applications across Kotlin and related technologies
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code
• Work closely with other software engineers, product managers, and designers to ensure the development of high-quality software
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and maintain coding standards
• Identify and resolve software defects and issues
• Continuously improve software engineering practices and standards
• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in software engineering

Our Toolkit

• Kotlin
• Vue.js
• Node.js
• Corda
• Jira
• Confluence
• Slack
• G-Suite
• Github

At GROW, we believe that experience and passion matter more than just qualifications on paper. However, to be successful in this role, we’re ideally looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles and software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Proficiency in Kotlin/Java and related technologies such as Spring, Hibernate, and Maven
• Experience with CI/CD technologies such as Jenkins and Buildkite
• Experience with integration testing
• Experience with SQL databases and SQL queries
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and testable code
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment

We value diversity of thought and believe that everyone has the ability to make a difference here at GROW. We understand that you may not meet every requirement requested, however if you’re inspired by our mission and feel that you’d be a great fit for our team then we’d still love to hear from you.

Please note that only candidates based in The Philippines can be considered for this role.

Why you’ll love working at GROW

• Health insurance for you and 1 dependent
• Government Contributions paid on top of salary
• Flexible, remote working environment
• Diverse, friendly, and transparent culture
• On-the-job learning and training"

Looking for a job can be stressful and we don’t want you agonising over the wording of your cover letter, so don’t include one. Just make sure your CV is well-written and detailed enough so we can get a better idea of the type of person you are. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, but you feel inspired to join our mission, we encourage you to send in your application. You never know, you could be the perfect person to join our team!