Junior Software Developer

DingGo; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

Swimming pool access

Team lunches

Office socials

Hybrid work after onboarding

Job summary

DingGo is hiring a Junior Software Developer to join a collaborative team transforming automotive claims and repair workflows in Australia. You’ll start by learning our PHP/CakePHP core, then grow into modern frontend interfaces (React) and AI-assisted development tools.

You’ll work with product managers and senior engineers to deliver real value and own your work responsibly. The role emphasizes practical coding, clear communication, and initiative, with on-site benefits and a flexible hybrid

Qualifications

• Practical software development experience (employment, freelance, or real-world project).
• Ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical teammates.
• Proactive and capable of starting useful work without micro-management.

Responsibilities

• Develop features and maintain the PHP application while contributing to frontend and API interfaces as you grow.
• Clarify requirements with product managers and senior developers; explain technical concepts clearly.
• Write tests, debug issues, and participate in code reviews to improve quality.
• Investigate defects, identify root causes, and document findings for teammates.
• Expand knowledge across backend services, relational data, and frontend components at a sustainable pace.

Skills

PHP

CakePHP

React

SQL basics

Git

Team communication

Tools

Git

Job description

About DingGo
DingGo builds modern technology and services transforming automotive claims and repair workflows across Australia. We are a collaborative, growing product team looking for a Junior Software Developer who brings sound programming foundations, high curiosity, great communication skills, and a strong sense of initiative.

If you want to understand how software, business context, product decisions, and real-world users connect, rather than just writing code in a silo, you’ll thrive here.

The Opportunity
Join a tight-knit team working closely with senior engineers and technology leadership (including our CTO) to gain hands-on experience and take genuine, manageable ownership of your work. You'll start by learning our core platform (PHP / CakePHP) and business workflows, expanding into modern frontend interfaces (React) and modern tech practices over time. You will also have access to current AI-assisted development tools, supported by a team rhythm focused on using them safely, effectively, and responsibly.

What You’ll Do

• Develop features, write clean code, and maintain our established PHP application while contributing to newer frontend and API interfaces as you grow
• Work with product managers, senior developers, and operational users to clarify requirements and explain technical concepts clearly
• Write tests, debug issues, perform focused workflow checks, and participate constructively in code reviews
• Dig into operational defects, figure out root causes, and keep clear documentation to help your teammates
• Actively expand your understanding across backend services, relational data, and frontend components at a sustainable, supported pace

What We’re Looking For

• Practical software development experience (via employment, freelance work, or a substantial, real-world personal project)
• Ability to make complicated concepts simple and converse comfortably with both technical and non-technical teammates
• Evidence of starting useful things without waiting for every step to be mapped out for you (e.g., a maintained side project, process improvement, volunteer work, or past business venture)
• Ability to pick up new tools, frameworks, or domain logic independently and check your own work carefully
• Solid understanding of core programming concepts, basic SQL/relational databases, APIs, and Git version control

Why Join Us?

• Learn directly from experienced engineers while taking real ownership of bounded features early on
• Gain hands-on exposure to modern AI coding tools in an environment that values responsible review and output verification
• On-site access to a free gym membership and swimming pool, conveniently located right near public transport
• Regular team lunches, office socials, themed days, and team celebrations
• Full-time office attendance during your initial onboarding period, transitioning to a flexible hybrid model (minimum 2 days/week in the Rhodes office) once established