Back-End Developer

Okendo; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Travel opportunities

MacBook Pro

WeWork Sydney location

Job summary

Okendo is seeking a forward-thinking Back-End Developer to join our Sydney team. You'll own backend scalability, work with the Co-Founder/CTO, shape product requirements, and iteratively improve systems with a talented team.

Proficiency in object-oriented languages, Node.js, TypeScript and Vue.js, plus familiarity with APIs, databases and cloud platforms, will help you thrive. We offer significant equity, a modern MacBook Pro, and a great WeWork location near Martin Place.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with an object-oriented programming language and backend development.
• Strong experience with Node.js, TypeScript and Vue.js is a major plus.
• Familiarity with software architecture and lifecycle of software development.
• Experience with cloud platforms, APIs, and database querying is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Define product vision and development requirements with the Co-Founder/CTO and development team.
• Own the backend to ensure scalability, elegance, and performance.
• Participate in software architecture and product planning sessions.
• Rapidly iterate new development while improving current systems with the team.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

Node.js

TypeScript

Vue.js

Software architecture

APIs

Databases

Cloud platforms

Tools

Webpack

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.