Karbon

Senior Software Engineer

To change the way accounting firms work.

  • Software engineering

  • Full-time

  • Office | Sydney, NSW, Australia

  • Visa sponsorship · No

  • Mid Level · A role for someone with some well-developed knowledge and skills they can bring to the role and team. Typically within 2-5 years of experience.

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Why Karbon

Karbon is the collaborative practice management platform for accounting firms. It brings your team, clients, systems, and data together in one place, significantly improving visibility, efficiency, and connectivity no matter where your people are located.

About the role

Karbon is seeking a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer. This is an exciting time to join the team because we are expanding our organization. In this role, you will be working within an agile development team to design and build interactive web applications. They are responsible for technical specifications and developing and deploying software.

Key Responsibilities

  • Balance Speed and Quality—You adeptly balance the need for speed with a commitment to quality. You know when to accelerate to meet deadlines and when to focus on detail for perfect outcomes. You have the judgment to navigate these priorities effectively, maintaining a keen eye for both efficiency and excellence.
  • Work effectively as part of a team—Software development is a team sport, where solo victories are rare. It thrives on your robust collaboration and dedication to supporting your colleagues. You contribute to a harmonious blend of focused work and engaging discussions, flexible between home and office settings, ensuring everyone can contribute to the team's success. You are eager to be part of an exceptional team, ready to invest your efforts towards collective achievements.
  • Build and maintain—Your role involves developing innovative products and ensuring the continuous operation of existing ones. You appreciate not only the allure of new technologies but also the importance of iterative improvements on established systems. Your commitment to pioneering and preservation is crucial.
  • Autonomy—You are inherently curious, finding joy in learning and exploration. Faced with challenges and direction rather than predefined solutions, you engage fully and creatively with problems.
  • Own your work—You take genuine pride in your creations, feeling a deep sense of responsibility for the products you develop and their impact on customers. This sense of ownership is paramount, and you share this commitment.
  • Bring your passion and personality—Your creativity, curiosity, and authentic self make the team stronger. If you've worked in highly political environments, you'll find our culture, free from office politics and valuing openness and authenticity, a refreshing change.

Qualifications

  • We are primarily a .NET-focused team, seeking candidates proficient in C#, SQL Server and .NET technologies (MVC, Web API, .NET Core). That said, candidates with demonstrated ability to repeatedly and successfully adapt to new technologies over several years will also be considered.
  • Strong proficiency in JavaScript and typescript. Experience with React and React Native frameworks is a plus.
  • Knowledge of both web and mobile development best practices and design patterns.
  • Strong communication skills are essential for our international, multi-locational team dynamics.
  • Candidates should understand scalable systems, software architecture, data structures, and algorithms. 
  • Familiarity with the full software development life cycle and engineering best practices is required.
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience is needed.

Why work at Karbon?

  • Gain global experience across the USA, Australia, New Zealand, UK, Canada and the Philippines
  • 4 weeks annual leave plus 5 extra "Karbon Days" off a year
  • Flexible working environment
  • Work with (and learn from) an experienced, high-performing team
  • Be part of a fast-growing company that firmly believes in promoting high performers from within
  • A collaborative, team-oriented culture that embraces diversity, invests in development, and provides consistent feedback
  • Generous parental leave

What you'll be responsible for

  • Stakeholder Engagement

    Partner with stakeholders to understand specifications, business requirements, and communicate insights

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    Scripting and Automation

    Develop scripts and automated workflows to improve the efficiency and accuracy of repeated tasks

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    Test Automation

    Create and implement code tests and software test automation

Skills you'll need

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    Collaboration

    Works with others by being open, clear in communication and listening to achieve goals

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    Numerical problem solving

    Works with numerical information and performs mathematical calculations to solve problems

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    Attention to detail

    Accurately identifies and rectifies discrepancies or errors that exists in information and deliverables

Meet the team

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