Back-End Developer

Okendo; Launceston; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MacBook Pro provided

Equity

Travel opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

Okendo is seeking a forward-thinking Back-End Developer to help build scalable, elegant software for a high-growth ecommerce platform. You will work with the Co-Founder/CTO and development team to shape product vision and requirements, owning the back-end and participating in architecture and planning sessions.

You will collaborate with an experienced team to rapidly iterate new features while improving existing systems, using a lean JS stack and modern tooling in a dynamic startup environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with object-oriented programming languages.
• Proficiency with Node.js, TypeScript and Vue.js is highly desirable.
• Understanding of software architecture and lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Define product vision and development requirements with the CTO.
• Own the back-end to ensure scalable, elegant, performant software.
• Participate in architecture and product planning sessions.
• Rapidly iterate development while improving current systems.

Skills

Node.js

TypeScript

Vue.js

APIs

Tools

Cloud platforms

Job description

Job Description

The Okendo platform has significant adoption and a loyal customer following among high-performance Shopify retailers. After recently securing our first round of investment, we’re doubling down on our early success by growing our team, launching a number of new and innovative features, and scaling customer acquisition.

This role will provide a forward-thinking and passionate Back-End Developer with the opportunity to be a part of a team dedicated to developing products with intuitive design and beautiful code.

What will I be responsible for?

• You’ll work with our Co-Founder / CTO and development team to define the product vision and development requirements.
• You’ll take ownership of the back-end ensuring our software is scalable, elegant, and performant.
• You’ll participate in software architecture and product planning sessions.
• You’ll work with a knowledgeable and experienced team to rapidly iterate new development while improving the current systems.

What does our tech stack look like?

The JavaScript embedded in our client stores is as lean as possible to ensure high-performance loading. Our app administration area is written in Angular.

We bundle with Webpack. We take our JavaScript to the next level with TypeScript & Vue.js, and VS Code is our editor-of-choice.

What experience and qualifications do I need?

You should have proven experience working with an object-oriented programming language, with a background using Node.js, Typescript, and Vue.js being a major plus. You should be familiar with software architecture and have a good understanding of the software development lifecycle. Being familiar with Cloud platforms is also beneficial. Working with API’s, querying databases, and writing elegant code should all come naturally to you,

What are the benefits?

• Significant career opportunity for an enthusiastic developer ready to join a proven, high-growth tech startup at the relatively early stage.
• Competitive salary and meaningful equity.
• Opportunity to travel with annual company-wide excursions.
• Joining an experienced, talented, and highly motivated team.
• MacBook Pros are our standard, but we’re happy to get you whatever equipment you need.
• Work in a great location, a stone's throw away from Martin Place and Wynyard Stations, at WeWork (333 George Street) - A hub for Sydney’s tech start-ups with some great perks.
• Exposure to the best e-commerce brands globally and the rapidly growing Shopify ecosystem.
• Attendance to tech events and ongoing support for industry training and skill development.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.