Software Architect

ClickSend is a global cloud-based SaaS communications platform for businesses and developers that enables companies of all shapes and sizes to easily and cost effectively communicate with their customers and staff via multiple channels. ClickSend has SMS at its core and powers billions of messages annually but has expanded to become a true all-in-one multi-channel business communications platform offering SMS, MMS, RCS, Email, Voice, Fax and Post by dashboard, API or hundreds of integrations.
We’re a small team based in Perth, Western Australia, but we’re a global brand with offices in the US, UK and Philippines. We’re part of Sinch, one of the biggest cloud communications companies on the planet based in Stockholm, and have all the benefits of being part of a larger group but we retain our ‘start-up’ mentality. We maintain a spectacular work life balance and try to mix fun and music into our days.
ClickSend is seeking an experienced Software Architect to lead the design of scalable, high-performance microservices and cloud-native solutions. You'll collaborate with engineering teams, product managers, and stakeholders to drive technical excellence, modernize our platform, and shape our tech strategy.

Key responsibilities:
Architect & Design: Drive the development of scalable, resilient microservices and distributed systems across our teams
Cloud & Infrastructure: Deeply collaborate with the engineering teams to optimize AWS-based cloud-native solutions for security, efficiency, and reliability.
Technical Leadership: Set best practices for architecture, coding standards, and DevOps.
Engineering Impact: Lead system-wide architecture decisions to drive innovation and speed.
Mentorship & Coaching: Empower & grow engineers to take full ownership of the architecture and designs of their solutions
Collaboration: Align technical direction with business goals across teams
To be successful in this role you will possess the following skills and attributes:
Proven software architecture and development experience.
Expertise in NodeJS & PHP
Strong background in microservices & event-driven architecture.
Deep knowledge of AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, etc.).
Hands-on approach – you still love coding and debugging.
Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code.
Strong system design skills balancing performance, scalability, and maintainability.
We are committed to building an engaged and talented workforce that represents an environment that is inclusive, supports flexibility and welcomes diversity.
Our values of Dream Big, Win together, Keep it simple and Make it happen are the foundation for fostering an environment where diversity of thinking, skills and experiences are embraced, delivering innovation and better business results.
We value our team by offering;
WHERE YOU WORK MATTERS: We understand the benefit of a flexible schedule where you can best impact both your personal and work life, so we offer a hybrid working arrangement, work from home set up reimbursement and a global mobility policy.
PUT FAMILY FIRST: We know that building a family take priority, therefore we offer a generous parental leave program: 26 weeks salary for primary care giver and 4 weeks salary for secondary care giver
CELEBRATE YOURESELF: By providing a day off for your birthday, we want you to take the time to celebrate the year you’ve had with your nearest and dearest.
TAKE A BREAK: Enjoy a generous annual leave program. We value balance and understand that performance at work requires time to rest at home and/or rejuvenate on vacation.
STAY HEALTHY: Physical wellness supports mental wellness, so we offer a monthly fitness reimbursement allowance and other wellness programs
TAKE THE NEXT STEP: Coaching and career development support, including access to a range of online professional development courses
CARE FOR YOURSELF: Take advantage of our free virtual counselling resources through our global Employee Assistance Program. Your mental health is as important as your physical health.
MAKE AN IMPACT: Support betterment in your community and beyond by taking paid time off to support a volunteer program of your choice.
TREAT YOURSELF: Access to Reward+ program that offers a wide range of discounts and deals across retail, entertainment and much more.
If you are looking for the next opportunity in your career and want to work for a people focused, growing tech company, then Apply Now.

Please note this position can be located in Perth or Melbourne