Software Engineer
Who We Are and What We Do
At SilverRail, we're on a mission to reshape the way the world travels, and we're inviting you to be part of this journey. Rail is becoming the go-to choice for short and medium-haul travel worldwide, and we're here to help make it happen.
In the face of the ongoing climate crisis, our vision is crystal clear. We are transforming the online customer experience for rail travel, making it easier than ever for customers to find, buy and use rail. Our cutting-edge technology is the backbone of rail and travel agencies worldwide, making it effortless for travellers to choose the eco-friendly option and reduce their carbon footprint.
We have more than 15 years of trailblazing success behind us, and our teams are spread across the globe, with bases in London, Boston, Brisbane, and Stockholm. We thrive on the philosophy of 'fail-fast-fail-early,' which drives us to find ingenious solutions to complex challenges.
Join us and help shape the future of travel!
The Role
As a Software Engineer, you will play an important role in the design, development, and maintenance of scalable applications and services, working closely with Product Owners, Architects, and fellow developers throughout the software development lifecycle. You will contribute to translating business requirements into high-quality technical solutions that deliver value to customers and stakeholders.
You will be responsible for developing clean, maintainable, and efficient code using modern engineering practices and technologies, with a strong focus on application performance, reliability, scalability, and security. The role requires active participation in technical discussions, solution design, code reviews, testing activities, and continuous improvement initiatives within an Agile delivery environment.
The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on experience in software development, excellent problem-solving skills, and a collaborative mindset. You will also contribute to the evolution of engineering standards and best practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software components and services, growing your capability across the full delivery lifecycle.
- Design, develop, and support RESTful APIs, ensuring reliability, scalability, and maintainability.
- Write clean, efficient, and scalable code aligned with established engineering standards and best practices.
- Contribute to application and service design, including scalable and modular architecture approaches.
- Perform unit testing, integration testing, troubleshooting, and defect resolution to ensure software quality and stability.
- Collaborate with Product Owners and development teams throughout the Agile software delivery lifecycle.
- Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance engineering practices and delivery processes.
- Actively contribute to team culture and ways of working, embracing collaborative practices and a commitment to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
Required Competence and Skills
- Two or more years of hands-on software development experience
- Strong knowledge of C# and .NET Core framework
- Experience building API's, with knowledge of RESTful principles.
- Experience working in an Agile (Scrum) environment.
- Experience using Git SCM and CI/CD pipelines. GitLab experience would be beneficial.
- Experience with cloud technologies such as AWS, Docker and Kubernetes would be beneficial.
- Experience with micro-service and SaaS architectures.
- Exposure to and interest in LLM tools for coding would be beneficial.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
- A self-starter who is hands-on and comfortable working with ambiguity, knowing when to find answers independently and when to escalate to senior team members.
- A genuine desire to grow as an engineer, continuously improving your own technical practices and contributing to the ongoing evolution of the product.
Why us?
- Accredited as a flexible employer, we offer a hybrid working model that balances the comfort of home working with time in our beautiful Brisbane CBD office.
- A highly competitive benefits package that goes beyond the basics, including private medical insurance and a week's additional annual leave.
- Unique SilverRail perks that reflect who we are, including Sustainable Travel leave bonuses and European exploration passes that bring our mission to life.
- We offer a range of additional leave options such as Study Leave, Working from Abroad, and Volunteer Leave - supporting how you learn, work, and give back.
- Tailored training and career development opportunities designed to grow your skills and help you become the best professional you can be.
- A generous personal L&D budget to invest in the skills and experiences that matter most to you.
- Subscriptions to leading apps that support your mental health, physical wellness, and reward you for staying on top of both - we genuinely care about our people's wellbeing.
- A rare opportunity to be part of a tech company with real purpose, revolutionising the way people travel and making a positive impact on the environment.
Our values are simple: Do Good by working for a better tomorrow; Think Big Act Smart by being curious, adaptable and data-driven; and remember that through collaboration we will always be Stronger Together.
*We are a neurodiverse employer and are working hard to improve our recruitment processes, so if there is any way that we can make the recruitment experience better for you then please let us know in your application - all information will be treated as strictly confidential*
