Forward with Cuscal

At Cuscal, we’re not just shaping the future of payments - we’re pioneering it. From launching Australia’s first ATM to being the first certified NPP PayTo Payer and Initiator in 2022, we’ve spent over 60 years building solutions that millions of Australians rely on every day.

Now, we’re preparing for what’s next, and we want you to be part of it.

Join us as a Software Engineer in our Core Services Domain and help us deliver ground-breaking solutions that push the boundaries of what’s possible.

We’re looking for a Software Engineer to join our Core Services team within Enterprise Technology Services.

Your Opportunity:

In this role, you will be designing, building and supporting critical systems that underpin Cuscal’s payments platforms. You will work across end-to-end engineering, from developing scalable applications to supporting production systems that process high-volume, real-time transactions.

This is a hands-on, full-stack role suited to someone who thrives in a small, high-impact team and is comfortable owning outcomes across the full software lifecycle.

You’ll also make an impact by:

• Designing, developing and maintaining scalable applications across front-end, middleware and backend layers
• Contributing to portal development, with exposure to platforms such as Liferay or similar technologies
• Building and supporting microservices and integrations aligned with enterprise architecture standards
• Taking ownership of solutions through a DevOps mindset, including build, deployment and ongoing support
• Participating in CI/CD practices and contribute to automation and continuous improvement
• Supporting production systems, including participation in a rostered on-call support model
• Collaborating closely with engineers, product owners and stakeholders to deliver business outcomes
• Conducting testing across unit, integration and functional levels to ensure quality delivery
• Troubleshooting and resolve production issues to maintain system performance and reliability

What you'll bring:

To succeed in this role, you’ll have:

• 3 to 5 years of software engineering experience across full-stack environments
• Strong experience in modern front-end frameworks such as React, Angular or Node.js
• Backend development experience including Java or similar, with exposure to REST APIs and microservices
• Experience working with cloud technologies, ideally AWS
• Exposure to CI/CD tooling and DevOps practices
• Understanding of databases and system integrations
• Comfortable working across development, testing and production support
• Confident in technical discussions, with a transparent and pragmatic approach to problem solving
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment

You’ll stand out from the crowd if you have some of the following:

• Experience with portal technologies such as Liferay
• Exposure to payments or financial services systems, including settlements or transaction processing
• Experience with tools and frameworks such as Spring Boot, Maven or automated testing framework

Why Cuscal?

At Cuscal, you’ll find a strong, successful company that’s reimagining the future. And our team is right there at the heart of it all.

Here, you’ll deliver or support interesting, ground-breaking work that has real impact - on Australia’s financial services sector and the millions of customers it serves.

You’ll innovate alongside skilled, smart, connected teams.

And you’ll build an impressive, fulfilling career that continues to grow.

You’ll also enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Recognition and growth: Celebrate achievements through IGNITE and grow with tailored development opportunities.
• Wellbeing focus: Access initiatives supporting physical, mental, and financial health, plus discounts via ‘Cuscal Advantage.’
• Diversity and inclusion: Join a workplace that values different perspectives and flexible work arrangements.

Join us and reimagine the future

Ready to make an impact? Click APPLY to join Cuscal today.

If you’re excited about this opportunity, we’d love to explore how you can contribute to our vision for the future. Screening and interviews may occur before the job ad closing date, so don’t wait - apply now.

Cuscal is an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process.

We welcome applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with a disability, LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore career opportunities with Cuscal.

Note: Cuscal does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or search firms.