Back End Developer

Vivanti Consulting; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring Program

Paid Certifications

Weekly Training

Social Events

Recognition Programs

Job summary

A growing global tech consultancy is seeking a Back-End Engineer to design and develop high-performance back-end services and APIs using modern languages like Go, Python, or Java. Ideal candidates should have experience with GCP cloud-native architecture and system design, and the role involves deploying scalable workloads and implementing Infrastructure as Code. You'll work in a collaborative environment with talented teams and enjoy ample learning and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in back-end development using modern programming languages (Go, Python, Java).
• Proficiency in deploying and managing cloud-native applications.
• Ability to implement Infrastructure as Code for environment management.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop back-end services and RESTful/gRPC APIs.
• Deploy scalable workloads using Google Kubernetes Engine.
• Ensure system reliability and optimize costs using Infrastructure as Code.

Skills

GCP cloud-native architecture

System design

Complex problem-solving

RESTful/gRPC APIs

Microservices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)

Terraform

Python

Java

Go

Job description

Your Career, Accelerated. We’re a growing global tech consultancy. Some of the world’s biggest businesses turn to us to help bring their data, AI, cloud and digital solutions to life.

We’re the home base for talented technologists who want more and are looking to take their career to the next level by having more learning, more variety, more support and more chances to do meaningful work.

At Vivanti you're investing in your growth.

What You’ll Get

• A platform for growth: Work across industries, clients and technologies that stretch your thinking and build your personal and professional skills.
• Access global businesses: Work with some of the world's biggest brands
• IP, frameworks and accelerators: We share what we know. Our playbooks and toolkits fast-track your success on projects.
• All the shiny tech: Databricks, Snowflake, Azure, GCP, AWS - you’ll use it, play with it and maybe even break it (responsibly).
• Senior consultants who have your back: You’ll always have a guide on your journey, not just be thrown into the deep end.
• Serious learning support: Paid certs, weekly training, guilds, hackathons, mentoring and more.
• Progress that’s transparent: Annual reviews based on 360° feedback, not vague vibes. Clear goals, solid feedback and real growth.
• Kudos and rewards: We celebrate wins, reward impact and offer long-term incentives.
• Real connection: From Friday socials to annual team building days - we work hard and play harder.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking an experienced Back-End Engineer or Platform Specialist to join our Engineering Practice. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative consulting environment, honing your skills in GCP cloud-native architecture, system design, and complex problem-solving alongside a team of elite technologists.

Architect & Build: Design and develop high-performance back-end services and RESTful/gRPC APIs using modern languages (e.g., Go, Python, or Java).

Cloud-Native Infrastructure: Deploy and manage scalable, containerized workloads using Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) and Cloud Run.

Platform Reliability: Implement Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) to ensure environments are secure, resilient, and cost-optimized.

Data Integration: Build the robust back-end systems that power data ingestion and state management for distributed applications.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Frontend Engineers, Data Scientists, and SREs to deliver seamless, end-to-end digital products.

You might work with:

• Python, Spark, Airflow
• Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, Neo4J
• dbt, Fivetran, Terraform

Your work matters and so do you. That’s why we back your skills with a structure that supports your development, celebrates your wins, and helps you keep growing professionally and personally.

Here’s what’s waiting for you:

• Mentoring Program – with a Senior Support Lead
• 360° Progress Reviews – honest feedback, not fluff
• Guilds & Weekly Training – learn from your peers
• Paid Certifications – across all major technologies
• Hackathons & Innovation Days – challenge yourself, build cool stuff
• Kudos & Recognition Programs – great work doesn’t go unnoticed
• Socials & Team Days – Data-Coolada Fridays, Team Building days, and more

Final Word

If you're looking for the place where your growth will go into overdrive, where you'll work with great humans, get access to cutting-edge tools and genuinely enjoy the ride? Welcome to Vivanti.