Software Engineer

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.

Your Impact at Encompass

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role will play a critical part in designing, developing, and maintaining our cutting-edge vintrace product solution. vintrace is a wine production software for future forward producers that streamlines the winemaking process from grape to bottle. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, enhance system architecture, and deliver high-quality software that meets business and customer needs.

If you have a strong background in SaaS development, enjoy solving complex problems, and are eager to contribute to a fast-paced, high-impact environment, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant difference.

What You'll Do:

As a Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and implement innovative software solutions, working collaboratively within a cross-functional team to meet business and user needs. You will also engage in all phases of the software development lifecycle, from conception through deployment, ensuring high-quality deliverables through rigorous testing and continuous refinement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement software solutions while ensuring high performance and scalability.
• Modify our existing software to correct errors, to adapt it to new hardware, or to improve performance.
• Collaborate with product teams to define specifications and develop software solutions that align with business goals.
• Write clean, scalable, and efficient code in various programming languages.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share best practices.
• Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency, troubleshooting, debugging, and upgrading software as necessary.
• Work closely with other engineers, UX/UI designers, and product managers to deliver outstanding products.

What You'll Bring to Encompass:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in software development or a related role.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience working with the required technologies including Web applications / architecture, C#, SQL, HTML, CSS and JavaScript (vanilla)
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent work experience.
• The ability to be organised, resourceful, proactive and an effective communicator.
• Ability to take initiative and thrive in an environment of multi–tasking and interruptions.
• Possession of strong critical thinking, problem solving, and customer service and interaction skills.

Key Competencies & Leadership Qualities:

• Strategic Vision
• Operational Excellence
• Inspirational Leadership
• Executive Communication
• Cross-functional Influence
• Customer & Market Orientation
• Financial & Business Acumen
• Values-Driven Decision-Making

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.

Additional Details

Salary: This role will receive a competitive salary, superannuation and bonus. 

Location: We are a remote-first organization and are open to applicants within Australia for both hybrid and remote roles.  Our AU corporate office is located in Melbourne, AU. 

Other:  To be considered for this role, you must be based in Australia and applicants must have full working rights in Australia. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship or relocation assistance for this role.

Benefits and Perks

With teams based across the globe, no matter where you work Encompass' competitive benefits and perks are designed to enhance your life including:

• Remote-first organization
• 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 

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

BeYou@Encompass

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.