Software Engineer

Job Description

At Cotality, we are driven by a single mission-to make the property industry faster, smarter, and more people centric. Cotality is the trusted source for property intelligence, with unmatched precision, depth, breadth, and insights across the entire ecosystem. Our global team of 5,000 employees uses our network, scale, connectivity and technology to drive the largest asset class in the world.

Responsibilities

• Product Development & Maintenance: Design, build, and maintain Cotality's online products, services, and core application architectures.


• AI Integration & Innovation: Identify, recommend, and integrate AI technologies and LLMs into our products to drive future proofing, innovation, and business growth.


• Infrastructure & Data Systems: Contribute to the systems, databases, infrastructure, secure codebases, and technical documentation underpinning our online services.


• Performance Optimization: Take proactive steps to maximize the performance, scalability, security, and availability of our platforms and user experiences.


• Cross Functional Collaboration: Partner with product managers, clients, external partners, and internal teams to support collaborative development.


• Operations & Reliability: Manage application monitoring, performance tracking, and contribute to monthly operations support and incident resolution.


• Technical Assistance: Provide clear technical assistance, mentorship, and guidance across engineering domains.

Qualifications

• Java Expertise: Proven development experience with Java, with a strong preference for SpringBoot.


• Web & Frontend: Good JavaScript, AJAX, CSS, and HTML skills for building responsive online product interfaces.


• Systems & Databases: Sound experience with databases (ideally MySQL and PostgreSQL) and solid Linux experience, preferably with shell scripting abilities.


• AI & LLM Integration: Practical experience integrating AI APIs (e.g., Copilot, Gemini), implementing prompt engineering techniques, or building application features powered by LLMs.


• AI Assisted Development: Proficiency in utilizing AI coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor) to accelerate development velocity, optimize code, and automate testing.


• Agile & Teamwork: Experience in software development within a collaborative team setting and Agile/SCRUM environments.


• Code Excellence & Problem Solving: Strong desire to continually improve code quality, quickly navigate complex codebases, and a proactive mindset focused on taking ownership and adding measurable value.


• Communication: Exceptional communication skills with a process focused, organized approach to tasks.

Benefits & Perks

• Modern offices across Australia and NewZealand.


• Hybrid working model with flexible conditions.


• 10 half days of wellbeing leave per year.


• $600AUD annual wellbeing allowance for gym memberships, wellness apps, ergonomic gear, and more.


• Generous parental leave offering and $750AUD in Baby Bucks.


• Peer recognition rewards program.


• Free subscription to the Calm app and other mindfulness tools.


• Online health and nutrition courses.


• Complimentary access to Australia's most comprehensive property research platforms, including RP Data and exclusive employee only market updates.


• Two community and volunteer leave days each year.

Diversity & Inclusion

Cotality welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, especially women and underrepresented groups. If your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Cotality is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace across Australia and NewZealand. We recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, ethnicity, colour, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a drug free workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying.