Mid Level Software Engineer - Ai Native Fintech at Lendi Group

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Node.js, TypeScript, React, REST, GraphQL, Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, RAG Pipelines, Prompt Engineering, LLM Frameworks, Agentic AI, Microservices, CI/CD, DevOps

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Company Description Lendi Group is a market-leading digital platform business that is focused on revolutionising the entire property journey. It operates Lendi - Australia’s original and #1 digital mortgage brand - and the iconic Aussie franchise. Powered by an advanced AI proprietary platform, a national network of 1,300 brokers, 230 retail stores, a team of experienced buyer’s agents, integrated property search and conveyancing, Aussie is supporting customers at every step of their property journey to find, buy and own with more confidence than ever before. Lendi Group’s loan book is more than $100b and it was named Australia’s Aggregator of the Year for 2024. To learn more about life at Lendi Group check out our blog: https://www.lendi.com.au/inspire/category/life-at-lendi/ Innovation at Our Core – We challenge the status quo and push boundaries to create better solutions, with a goal of becoming AI-native by June 2026. Work with the Best – Collaborate with some of the brightest minds in fintech, financial services, and strategy. Make an Impact – Contribute to meaningful projects that shape our business and the future of property finance. Grow & Evolve – Develop your skills and advance your career in a fast-moving, purpose-driven environment. About the role Build the future of fintech — with AI at the core Lendi Group is evolving into an AI-native fintech, embedding artificial intelligence into how we design, build, and operate our products. This isn’t about bolting on tools — it’s about empowering engineers to solve harder problems, move faster, and deliver smarter, more personalised experiences for millions of Australians. We’re investing heavily in upskilling, experimentation, and modern engineering practices, giving our teams access to cutting-edge AI capabilities and the autonomy to shape how they’re used. If you’re curious, collaborative, and excited by what AI can unlock in real-world products — this is your moment. We’re looking for a Mid Level Software Engineer to join our established team with high amount of BAU — You’ll work alongside passionate, experienced engineers tackling complex product and platform challenges, while helping define how AI is practically applied across our engineering lifecycle. You’ll have genuine influence — on architecture, engineering standards, delivery rhythm, and the evolution of an AI-enabled fintech platform — all in a team that values learning, ownership, and having fun while doing meaningful work. Job Description Own and deliver robust, scalable systems, influencing architecture and design decisions Practise a true “you build it, you own it” mindset — from development to monitoring and support Build clean, maintainable code with strong CI/CD practices and modern engineering standards Work as a full-stack engineer, building backend services in Node.js (TypeScript) with React front-ends Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Designers, BAs, and Engineers in cross-functional agile squads Partner with Product and UX to shape intuitive customer journeys and interaction patterns Drive team rhythm across planning, delivery, deployment, and continuous improvement Mentor and uplift engineers across the team and broader engineering group Apply AI tools thoughtfully across the SDLC to improve productivity, quality, and outcomes Qualifications Core experience 5+ years of backend development experience Strong proficiency in Node.js (TypeScript) and modern backend ecosystems Strong API design skills: REST, schema-first design, GraphQL, webhooks, and auth (Auth0, JWT) Deep understanding of microservices architectures and messaging patterns (event-driven, pub/sub, request-response) Hands-on experience with Kafka, Docker, and Kubernetes Strong AWS experience (IAM, Lambda, DynamoDB, ECS, SSM) Experience with DevOps and Infrastructure-as-Code approaches AI & modern engineering (new and evolving) Strong understanding of AI tools and their practical use across the SDLC Experience or exposure to AI engineering, including: Building Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines Prompt engineering for effective LLM use cases Working with LLM frameworks such as LangChain, Semantic Kernel, Agno, or similar Exposure to agentic AI (AI agents, task orchestration, automation workflows) Willingness to work across a variety of AI tools as the ecosystem evolves Nice to have (but not essential) Experience with Kotlin (used in parts of our Partner Product space) Exposure to MongoDB, including schema design, indexing, and change streams Experience streaming or integrating data into platforms like Databricks Analytics and observability tools such as Amplitude and Datadog Experience with Fastify (or similar Node frameworks) and Zod schema validation Knowledge of Auth0 + OpenFGA and multi-client authentication flows Understanding of security and compliance in an AI-enabled environment Why Lendi Group? Build real products used by millions, not experiments in isolation Be part of a genuine AI-native transformation, not just “AI theatre” Learn, experiment, and lead with modern AI and cloud technologies Work with smart, supportive engineers who value ownership and craft Shape the future of fintech while continuing to grow your own skills If you’re excited by AI-enabled engineering, ownership at scale, and building meaningful fintech products — we’d love to hear from you. Additional Information Lendi Group teams operate across Australia and the Philippines. Bringing together diverse expertise, innovative technology and a customer-first approach, our teams work seamlessly to simplify the property journey, helping Australians find, buy and own property with confidence. We support our people in a variety of ways, but a few of the benefits that our people rave about include: A vibrant, relaxed, yet professional culture. Hybrid working arrangement designed to support work-life balance, while fostering meaningful connection and collaboration. A holistic wellbeing programs offering 24/7 support, including medical, mental health, and financial wellbeing services to enable our workforce to thrive at home and work. Generous paid Parental Leave: we celebrate our growing Lendi Group family with 18-26 weeks leave for primary carers and up to 4 weeks for secondary carers. An additional week’s Loyalty Leave each year after reaching 3 years’ service. Wellness initiatives with a strong focus on psychological safety. We’re committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community at Lendi Group. We believe that a team reflecting the world around us leads to greater innovation, stronger collaboration, and a more engaging workplace. Our culture is guided by our 3 core values: We Are Stronger United; Act Like You Own It; and Keep Home Loans Human. Our values are part of our core DNA that helps Lendi Group to attract, engage and evolve the right talent and build best-in-class products. This is an opportunity to shape the future of a fast-growing, purpose-driven company that’s transforming the homeownership journey. Ready to contribute to Lendi Group’s next chapter? Apply now and be part of something big! #lendigroup #LI-AMH1 #LI-hybrid Department: Technology

Responsibilities

The engineer will own and deliver robust, scalable systems, influencing architecture and design decisions while practicing a 'you build it, you own it' mindset from development through monitoring and support. Responsibilities also include building clean, maintainable code, working full-stack with Node.js/TypeScript and React, and collaborating in cross-functional agile squads.