Senior Software Engineer (12-month FTC)

Live Nation Entertainment's Universe division is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Sydney. Universe is a leading online ticketing platform that handles events ranging from intimate venues to massive experiences, working with renowned artists like Disney, BBC Earth, and BTS. The role involves working with modern technologies including NextJS, TypeScript, Kafka, and Go to build scalable ticketing solutions.

The position requires 5+ years of experience and offers an opportunity to work on challenging technical problems while modernizing the tech stack from Rails to Node.js and Next.js. The successful candidate will join a global engineering team of over 40 people, working in a collaborative environment with continuous deployment practices.

As part of Live Nation Entertainment, the world's largest live entertainment company, Universe operates independently while benefiting from corporate resources. The role offers exciting perks including free concert tickets and the chance to work on high-impact projects serving millions of users worldwide.

The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with strong communication skills, as the role involves working across global teams in North America, Europe, and APAC. The position offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to contribute to architectural decisions while maintaining high technical standards through code reviews and collaborative knowledge exchange.