From maker to market, Encompass is revolutionizing how technology supports the modern beverage industry–from winemaking with our vintrace solution to beverage production and distribution with our Encompass solutions, we are unlocking new levels of growth and efficiency for our customers across the entire three-tier beverage supply chain. Join our team of technology & beverage professionals as we drive innovation and modernization in one of the world’s oldest, and most passionate industries.
Software Engineers at Encompass are key contributors who combine strong technical expertise with a passion for building impactful solutions. Supporting Encompass' vintrace product - a wine production software for future-forward producers - this position is ideal for proactive problem-solvers who thrive on crafting innovative solutions and enjoy contributing to a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
The OpportunityKey Results Areas for this role include:
- Design, implement and document RESTful APIs using Spring Boot, ensuring consistency with OpenAPI/Swagger standards.
- Build and maintain modular, reusable Java components and services; participate in design reviews and propose improvements.
- Model, tune and query MySQL (or similar RDBMS) schemas for performance and reliability. Write complex SQL as needed.
- Develop unit and integration tests (JUnit, Mockito, Testcontainers). Integrate with CI pipelines for automated builds, tests and deployments.
- Implement logging, metrics and alerting. Diagnose and resolve production issues.
Technical Expertise & Code Quality:
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code in multiple languages and frameworks.
- Conduct code reviews, refactor for efficiency, and implement unit tests using test-driven development.
- Stay updated on emerging technologies and apply relevant advancements to improve team outputs.
Problem Solving & Innovation:
- Analyse and resolve moderately complex technical challenges using structured problem-solving approaches.
- Propose innovative solutions and actively contribute creative input during design reviews.
- Research and recommend new technologies to enhance processes and project outcomes.
Project Contribution & Architecture Design:
- Deliver high-quality features, ensuring scalability and alignment with business goals.
- Improve existing architecture, estimate task timelines accurately, and address project roadblocks.
- Participate in architectural and sprint planning discussions, contributing meaningful insights.
Collaboration & Mentorship:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on goals and deliverables.
- Participate in code reviews, pair programming, and planning sessions.
- Mentor junior engineers and support onboarding of new team members, fostering team growth.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in software development or a related role.
Technical Skills:
Required:
- Java: 5+ years’ experience writing idiomatic, thread-safe Java code (Java 8+).
- Spring Ecosystem: Strong proficiency with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA.
- API Design: Hands-on experience building and documenting RESTful services (OpenAPI/Swagger).
- Relational Databases: Strong proficiency in MySQL (schema design, indexing, query optimisation).
- Automated Testing: Solid background in unit/integration testing frameworks (JUnit 5, Mockito) and test-containerisation approaches.
- CI/CD: Experience setting up pipelines for build/test/deploy (Github Actions, Gitlab-CI).
Nice-to-Haves:
- Kotlin: Experience writing backend services or utilities in Kotlin.
- React: Familiarity with React/TypeScript to collaborate more effectively with front-end developers.
- AWS: Hands-on experience with AWS services (Lambda/Serverless, CloudFormation, CloudFront).
Soft Skills:
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a team environment, collaborating with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
- Time Management: Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Mentorship: Ability to mentor and guide less experienced engineers, providing constructive feedback and support.
Salary: This role will receive a competitive salary, superannuation and bonus.
Location: We are a open to applicants in Australia for both hybrid and remote roles. Our AU corporate office is located in Melbourne, AU.
Benefits and PerksWith teams based across the globe, no matter where you work Encompass' competitive benefits and perks are designed to enhance your life including:
- Inclusive Parental Leave program
- Paid Leave Program
- Health and wellness stipend
- Generous learning stipend
- Technology stipend
- Paid time fitness
- Employee assistance program
- Additional gifted leave days
Our values shape the way we work together and serve our customers. They provide insight into our goals of disrupting the industry, figuring out better solutions, and doing so as part of a fast-paced, cohesive, fun-loving, and supportive team.
- Do the Right Thing
- Win Together
- Iterate & Learn
- Own It
- Be You
At Encompass, we aim for all of our employees to feel engaged, valued, and free to be who they are at work. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view. We are committed to growing and empowering a diverse and inclusive community and believe that a team that works together with diverse lived experiences will strengthen our organization.
We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.
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