Experienced Staff Engineer - Shaping the Technical Future of Easy Agile's Innovative Product Suite

Join Easy Agile as a Pioneering Staff Engineer and Drive Technical Excellence

Easy Agile, an Australian-founded bootstrapped start-up, is on a mission to empower organizations to unlock the true potential of agility. With a unique emphasis on work-life balance and a commitment to giving back to the community, we're seeking a highly skilled and versatile Staff Engineer to join our team. As the first Staff Engineer at Easy Agile, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our technical landscape, driving architectural decisions, and nurturing a culture of technical excellence.

About Easy Agile: A Culture of Innovation and Collaboration

Easy Agile is built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and a passion for helping organizations achieve agility. Our four products, built on top of Atlassian's Jira, have garnered a loyal customer base, including renowned companies like Netflix, Harvard, Amazon, Lego, Mercedes, and Twitter. With a profitable track record from year one, we've established a unique work environment that prioritizes flexibility, community, and personal growth.

Our team is scattered across Australia, from Brighton to Tweed Heads, and we're committed to optimizing collaboration and connection through quarterly team off-sites. As a remote-friendly company, we offer flexible working arrangements, allowing you to work from anywhere in Australia.

About the Role: Shaping the Technical Future

As a Staff Engineer at Easy Agile, you will be responsible for defining and guiding the implementation of complex architectural decisions, nurturing technical excellence, and evolving our product suite thinking. You will work closely with our existing engineering teams, product, and design to drive the technical vision, strategy, and roadmap for the next 12-18 months.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and shape the product architecture, integrating our existing products into a cohesive suite.
• Develop and implement a technical vision, strategy, and roadmap that aligns with our company goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product and Design, to advise on the feasibility of product strategy.
• Mentor and coach software engineers at all levels, accelerating their technical capabilities and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Improve shared libraries, tooling, testing, and coding standards to enhance development efficiency and effectiveness.
• Drive technical innovation, staying at the forefront of industry trends and best practices.

Essential Qualifications:

• At least 7 years of experience in front-end or full-stack development, with a strong background in SaaS product development.
• Deep-seated knowledge of designing and implementing robust and scalable architectural solutions.
• Proficiency in frontend languages such as JavaScript and TypeScript, with the ability to adapt to backend languages like Java.
• Experience working in Agile environments, with a passion for coaching and mentoring software engineers.
• Strong storytelling skills, able to communicate technical decisions and vision to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Java frameworks and libraries.
• Familiarity with the Atlassian Ecosystem.

Skills and Competencies:

To succeed in this role, you'll need to possess a unique blend of technical, business, and interpersonal skills. These include:

• Technical expertise in frontend and backend development, with a strong understanding of software architecture.
• Strategic thinking, with the ability to drive technical vision and roadmap.
• Collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Mentoring and coaching skills, with a passion for developing technical talent.
• Adaptability and flexibility, with the ability to navigate complex technical challenges.

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

At Easy Agile, we're committed to supporting your growth and development. As a Staff Engineer, you'll have access to:

• An annual learning allowance of $5,000 to up-level your skills.
• Bi-annual hackathon days to explore new ideas and technologies.
• Opportunities to travel overseas to conferences, learning from industry experts and networking with peers.
• A culture of continuous learning, with regular knowledge-sharing sessions and mentorship opportunities.

Work Environment and Company Culture

At Easy Agile, we prioritize a healthy work-life balance, offering:

• Flexible working arrangements, allowing you to work from anywhere in Australia.
• Quarterly team off-sites, fostering collaboration and connection.
• A generous Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP), aligning your interests with company success.
• Four paid volunteer days a year, supporting your favorite causes.
• Company-funded parental leave, ensuring a smooth transition into parenthood.
• Summer sessions, with half days off on Fridays to enjoy the outdoors.

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, along with a range of benefits and perks, including:

• A unique and generous ESOP.
• Flexible working options.
• Annual learning allowance.
• Bi-annual hackathon days.
• Company-funded parental leave.
• Quarterly team off-sites.
• $2000 to put towards your home-office fit out.

Join Our Team: Apply Now!

If you're a motivated and talented Staff Engineer looking to drive technical excellence and shape the future of Easy Agile's product suite, we want to hear from you. Even if you don't meet every criterion, we encourage you to apply – we value punching above our weight and people over perfection.

Ready to take the next step in your career and join a dynamic team of innovators? Apply now and become a part of Easy Agile's journey to empower organizations to achieve agility.