Join the revolution in hospitality tech!
Nomni is the all-in-one platform built for hospitality operators - bringing POS, payments, ordering, loyalty, procurement, marketing, and data together in one system, with AI at its core.
We exist because hospo tech has been built around what's good for the people providing it, not the people using it. We're changing that. Built by operators, for operators - with 35,000 venues already on the platform across Australia and Southeast Asia.
One platform. One team. One company accountable for the outcomes that matter.
About the role
As Nomni’s Lead Full Stack Engineer, you’ll be our technical North Star — guiding architectural decisions, scaling backend systems, and helping shape the future of our Django-based platform. You’ll lead the evolution of our core infrastructure to support millions of real-time transactions while delivering next-gen product experiences powered by AI and data.
This is a deeply technical, backend-focused leadership role — ideal for an experienced engineer with deep Python/Django expertise, a passion for clean architecture, and a track record of scaling systems in complex environments.
What you'll do
- Lead the modernisation and scaling of our core platform, with a focus on Django and Python services
- Architect, design, and build secure, scalable full-stack systems with Django + modern frontend frameworks
- Drive backend-first engineering best practices across teams: service boundaries, contracts, and shared libs
- Build and maintain high-performance APIs (REST, GraphQL, WebSockets) to power real-time user experiences
- Deploy event-driven microservices architecture (Kafka / PubSub) and data pipelines
- Integrate AI workflows (code generation, anomaly detection, smart APIs) into the platform
- Partner with Data and AI teams to surface ML-driven insights across the product
- Ensure observability and operational excellence with CI/CD, testing, and monitoring tooling
- Champion backend performance, database optimisation, and uptime (99.9%+)
- Lead engineering rituals — code reviews, mentoring, and architectural decision-making
- Raise the bar on engineering quality and delivery velocity across squads
Qualifications
- 9+ years of backend/full-stack engineering experience, with deep Python (Django) expertise
- Proven success scaling large distributed systems and backend infrastructure
- Strong grasp of API design, event-driven architecture, and asynchronous processing
- Leadership through mentoring, code review, and architectural guidance
- Experience with DevOps tooling, CI/CD, containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Strong database fundamentals — PostgreSQL, Redis, NoSQL, performance tuning
- Familiar with testing and quality frameworks: Pytest, Cypress, Jest
- Observability-first mindset — Datadog, Grafana, Prometheus
- Security-aware — OAuth2, JWT, GDPR, secure coding best practices
- Strategic thinker who thrives in high-autonomy, high-impact roles
Won’t-Have
- Project-management-only background — this is a deeply technical role
- Single-stack specialisation (frontend-only or backend-only)
Our stack
- Backend: Python (Django), Node.js, Express
- Frontend: React, TypeScript, Next.js
- Databases: PostgreSQL, Redis, MongoDB
- Infrastructure: Docker, Kubernetes, AWS ECS, GCP
- CI/CD & Testing: GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Pytest, Cypress, Jest
- Monitoring: Datadog, Grafana, Prometheus
- AI Tools: GitHub Copilot, AWS CodeWhisperer
- APIs: REST, GraphQL, WebSockets
- Experience leading Django monolith → microservices transformations
- Exposure to multi-product platforms or multi-tenant SaaS environments
- Familiarity with GraphQL federation, caching strategies, and cost-optimised cloud architecture
- Open-source contributions or technical blogging
- AI/ML product integration experience
Skills Required
- 7+ years of full-stack engineering experience with deep expertise in React, Node.js, and Django
- Proven track record designing and scaling high-load, distributed systems
- Strong proficiency with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, WebSockets
- Hands-on leadership through technical mentorship, peer reviews, and system design
- Experience with AWS/GCP, Docker, CI/CD pipelines
- Deep database knowledge (PostgreSQL, MySQL, NoSQL)
- Familiarity with security best practices (OAuth2, JWT, GDPR compliance)
What We Do
Liven – Powering the Future of Hospitality At Liven, we're transforming the hospitality industry with an all-in-one platform designed to help businesses streamline operations, boost profits, and deliver exceptional guest experiences. Purpose-built for hospitality, Liven empowers venues with tools for everything from seamless digital ordering to comprehensive kitchen management, customer loyalty programs, and data-driven insights. With our robust suite of solutions – including POS systems, inventory management, and customer relationship management – Liven is the trusted partner of over 6,000 venues across the Asia-Pacific. We enable restaurants, cafes, and bars to focus on what they do best: crafting memorable experiences for their guests. Why Liven? Our mission is to redefine what’s possible in hospitality, driving innovation at every stage of the guest journey. Whether it’s optimizing kitchen workflows or enhancing customer engagement through CRM and loyalty programs, Liven provides venues with the insights and tools they need to stay ahead. Operating in Australia, Southeast Asia, and expanding into the USA, we’re excited to support businesses at every stage of their growth. Join Us! Visit liven.love to explore an epic range of roles and join our fast-growing, globally minded team.
