Full Stack Developer - Fully Remote Role - Must be Australia or NZ Based

Great Schools Australia Ltd; City of Melbourne; Remote; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Good to Great Schools Australia (GGSA) is seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer to build and maintain web, mobile, and AI-powered backend services. You’ll work across Next.js, React Native, Payload CMS, Python/FastAPI, and a data-driven product used in schools.

You will own API contracts, implement i18n, ensure tests pass with Jest/Pytest, and collaborate with a small team to ship reliable features to users in a fully remote setup based in Australia or NZ.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years as a full stack developer.
• Strong TS, React, Next.js and Node.js skills.
• Experience with Python and FastAPI.
• Experience with PostgreSQL and automated testing.
• A tertiary qualification in software engineering, CS or IT, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Build front-end features in Next.js (React) and mobile apps in React Native / Expo.
• Build backend services, authentication and the CMS with Payload on Node.js.
• Build and maintain the Python AI microservice with FastAPI.
• Own and document the API contract (OpenAPI) and keep onboarding and developer setup documentation current.
• Implement internationalisation (i18n) across web and mobile.
• Manage dependencies and licences with GitHub Dependabot and Snyk.
• Write unit and integration tests with Jest and Pytest.

Skills

TypeScript

React

Next.js

Node.js

Python

FastAPI

PostgreSQL

Testing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering / Computer Science / IT

Tools

Payload CMS

Docker

Kubernetes

LangGraph

Job description

Full Stack Developer - Fully Remote Role - Must be Australia or NZ Based

Build the products that help every child reach their potential

Good to Great Schools Australia (GGSA) partners with schools and school systems to lift performance on the journey from Poor to Fair, Fair to Good, and Good to Great. Our education model gives schools the training, coaching, data monitoring and tools they need to deliver effective instruction to every child.

Our Tech & AI team is building the digital products that support this work, and we’re looking for a Full Stack Developer to build and maintain them across web, mobile, backend and AI.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Tech & AI, you’ll deliver reliable, well-tested code across the whole product, from the front end to the Python AI microservice that connects the product to its models. You’ll work closely with our UX/UI Developer, Cloud Administrator / Solution Architect, MLOps Engineer and Test Manager in a small, collaborative team where your work ships directly to users.

What you’ll do

Build front-end features in Next.js (React) and mobile apps in React Native / Expo

Build backend services, authentication and the CMS with Payload on Node.js

Build and maintain the Python AI microservice with FastAPI

Own and document the API contract (OpenAPI) and keep onboarding and developer setup documentation current

Implement internationalisation (i18n) across web and mobile

Manage dependencies and licences with GitHub Dependabot and Snyk

Write unit and integration tests with Jest and Pytest

What you’ll bring

4+ years’ experience as a full stack developer

Strong TypeScript, React, Next.js and Node.js skills

Experience with Python and FastAPI

Working knowledge of PostgreSQL and automated testing

A tertiary qualification in software engineering, computer science, IT or a related field, or equivalent professional experience

Strong communication, planning and problem-solving skills, and the flexibility to thrive in a small but growing organisation

It would be great if you also have

Experience with React Native / Expo and Payload CMS

Experience building LLM features or working with LangGraph

Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes

Why GGSA?

Fully remote: work from anywhere in Australia, with no daily commute

Flexible hours: structure your work around your life, with an hourly paid contract that rewards the time you put in

A unique product space: build digital products at the intersection of education, data and AI, a space few developer roles get to touch

Real ownership: in a small, growing team, your code and decisions shape the product from the ground up

Modern tech stack: work hands-on with Next.js, React Native, Node.js, Payload, Python/FastAPI and LLM tooling

Work with purpose: your work supports schools and teachers in giving every child the chance to reach their full potential

GGSA is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.