Full Stack Engineer

Karmo; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package + Super

Hybrid work

Office near Brisbane Central Station

Parental leave

Family subscription discount

Job summary

Karmo is seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer to design, build, and scale modern web apps from frontend to backend using Node.js, TypeScript, React, Next.js and PostgreSQL. The Brisbane-based hybrid role requires 4+ years of experience and mentoring responsibilities within an expanding team.

You’ll own features end-to-end, contribute to architecture, set up CI/CD with GitHub Actions, and collaborate closely with product and QA to deliver high-quality solutions.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience as a full stack engineer
• Experience with AI agents, generative AI coding, or AI-enhanced developer workflows
• Strong proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript in production environments
• Solid frontend skills with React, Next.js, and modern UI best practices
• Experience building APIs and working with relational databases (PostgreSQL)
• A passion for clean, testable, and scalable code
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and fast-paced delivery cycles
• Experience with mentoring, team collaboration, or stepping into tech leadership

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing features across the full stack: frontend (React/Next.js/Tailwind CSS) and backend (Node.js/TypeScript/PostgreSQL)
• Creating and consuming RESTful APIs and building scalable, secure services
• Writing and maintaining robust automated tests (Cypress, Jest, etc.)
• Setting up and optimising CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions
• Deploying and managing applications on AWS
• Collaborating closely with product and QA teams to deliver high-quality features
• Participating in code reviews, architectural discussions, and engineering improvements
• Supporting and mentoring less experienced team members, leading the engineering activities within your squad and ensuring the sprints are on track

Skills

Full stack engineering

Node.js

TypeScript

React

Next.js

PostgreSQL

REST APIs

CI/CD

Mentoring

Tools

AWS Lambda

GraphQL

Docker

Terraform

Job description

We’re looking for a Senior Full Stack Engineer to help design, build, and scale modern web applications across our platform. You’ll work end-to-end across the stack. From crafting intuitive frontends to developing robust backend services using Node.js, TypeScript, React, Next.js, and PostgreSQL.

This is a Brisbane-based hybrid role, with 3 days in our office and 2 days WFH each week. It's ideal for engineers with 4+ years of experience who are ready to take on greater ownership, contribute to technical direction, and help mentor others as our team grows.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing and developing features across the full stack: frontend (React/Next.js/Tailwind CSS) and backend (Node.js/TypeScript/PostgreSQL)


• Creating and consuming RESTful APIs and building scalable, secure services


• Writing and maintaining robust automated tests (Cypress, Jest, etc.)


• Setting up and optimising CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions


• Deploying and managing applications on AWS


• Collaborating closely with product and QA teams to deliver high-quality features


• Participating in code reviews, architectural discussions, and engineering improvements


• Supporting and mentoring less experienced team members, leading the engineering activities within your squad and ensuring the sprints are on track

What You’ll Bring (Must Have)

• 4+ years of professional experience as a full stack engineer


• Experience with AI agents, generative AI coding, or AI-enhanced developer workflows


• Strong proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript in production environments


• Solid frontend skills with React, Next.js, and modern UI best practices


• Experience building APIs and working with relational databases (PostgreSQL)


• A passion for clean, testable, and scalable code


• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills


• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and fast-paced delivery cycles


• Experience with mentoring, team collaboration, or stepping into tech leadership

Bonus Skills (Nice to Have)

• AWS serverless architecture, especially with Lambda


• Knowledge of GraphQL or event-driven systems


• Familiarity with infrastructure as code or containerisation (e.g., Docker, Terraform)

What’s In It For You?

• Competitive Salary Package + Super + Phone Allowance


• Hybrid working arrangement – enjoy the flexibility of WFH 2 days per week and collaborating from our Head Office 3 days per week


• Brisbane CBD Head Office, with Brisbane Central Station less than a 10-minute walk away for an easy commute


• Paid Parental Leave


• Family Subscription Discount


• Join a rapidly growing national business


• Be part of a fast-growing, innovative automotive business


• Be part of a business that's transforming the way Australians access vehicles

About The Company

At Karmo, we're changing the game when it comes to how Australians get behind the wheel. As the country's largest car subscription provider, we give drivers a flexible, stress-free alternative to traditional car buying or leasing. We operate nationally across five states, but we've kept our fast-moving, down-to‑earth team vibe. We’re growing quickly, we skip the unnecessary corporate red tape, and we love finding smart ways to do things better. If you’re looking for a workplace where your ideas actually get heard and you can make a real impact, you’ll fit right in.

You must have the relevant qualifications and experience to be considered for this position. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Successful shortlisted applicants will be required to complete pre‑employment checks, including a police check and medical assessment.

Karmo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and provided with equal opportunities to succeed.