Senior Full Stack Developer

Apparent; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Flex & Time Off

Growth & Mentorship

Vibrant, Inclusive Culture

Forward-Thinking Support

Community Impact

Job summary

Apparent is seeking a seasoned Full-Stack Developer to craft impactful digital solutions for global brands. You’ll own frontend and backend work across React, Next.js, TypeScript, and CMS platforms, delivering high-quality code and clear estimates.

You will collaborate with design, strategy and production teams under a technical lead, taking ideas from concept through deployment while championing security and performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a Full-Stack Developer in an agency or software house.
• Able to write estimates and technical specifications with detail.
• Expert level ReactJS and NextJS experience.
• Strong TypeScript, HTML and CSS skills.
• Familiar with Artificial Intelligence tools but not over-relied on them.
• Solid DB design principles with SQL in MySQL, MSSQL or PostgreSQL.
• Ability to build APIs to spec in .NET or NodeJS.
• Experience integrating web apps with various CMS.
• Strong software security fundamentals and best practices.
• Excellent communication with clients and teams.

Responsibilities

• Work on full-stack development projects across React, Node.js and modern CMS platforms for diverse clients.
• Write hands-on code, technical specifications and feature estimations.
• Take technical ownership from concept and architecture to deployment and maintenance.
• Collaborate with design, strategy and production teams under a technical lead.

Skills

ReactJS

NextJS

TypeScript

HTML

CSS

SQL

MySQL

MSSQL

PostgreSQL

APIs

.NET

NodeJS

CMS integration

Security basics

AI tools

Job description

Are you a full-stack expert ready to drive impactful digital solutions for global brands?

Apparent Communications is an innovative communications agency, and we're looking for a Full-Stack Developer to join our highly skilled development team either full time or on a long term contract.

Make an undeniable impact with Apparent

We're an independent agency of 190+ thinkers, creators and solution-makers. We exist for one reason: to give our clients a competitive edge. It's why we're trusted by global giants like Google, Optus, Vanuatu Tourism and Volkswagen, alongside iconic local brands and startups.

We value craft over ego, and you'll be based in our new, dog-friendly HQ in Eveleigh.

Our culture speaks for itself, 99% of our people recommend Apparent as a great place to work.

We're entrepreneurial by nature. We know the best work doesn't always fit into neat boxes and neither should you. If you're a master of your craft (or eager to learn from one) and a true collaborator ready to deliver something undeniable, let's talk.

The Apparent Vibe & Perks

• Real Flex & Time Off - Hybrid working, genuine work-life balance, extra paid Summer Days, and progressive leave policies including Reproductive Health Leave and generous Gender-Neutral Parental Leave.
• Growth & Mentorship - Access to training, development, coaching, and industry events to support your growth.
• Vibrant, Inclusive Culture - Join an award-winning team in a buzzing, collaborative environment with regular socials and wellness initiatives.
• Forward-Thinking Support - We prioritise physical and mental wellbeing, ensure pay equity, and actively embrace AI to enhance our work.
• Community Impact - Get involved in pro-bono programs and volunteer initiatives.

What You’ll Be Doing – Your Impact Starts Here

• You'll be working on full-stack development projects across a range of technologies including React, Node.js, and modern CMS platforms for our diverse range of clients.
• Your day to day will be a mixture of hands-on coding, writing technical specifications and providing estimations for new features and projects.
• You'll have the opportunity to take technical ownership of projects, driving them from initial concept and architecture through to final deployment and maintenance.
• You'll be working alongside our design, strategy and production teams, contributing your technical expertise, under the mentorship of a technical lead.

Who we are looking for:

• You've been working as a Full-Stack Developer at an agency or software development house and have 5+ years experience.
• You're able to write estimates and technical specifications with a high level of detail.
• You'll be at an expert level with ReactJS and have experience using the NextJS framework.
• Expert level TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
• You understand Artificial Intelligence tools but don't use it as a crutch.
• A solid understanding of DB design principles, proven SQL skills in either MySQL, MSSQL or PostgreSQL.
• You can build API's to spec in either .NET or NodeJS.
• You can build and integrate web applications with a variety of CMS's.
• You have strong software security fundamentals, and espouse industry best practices.
• And have great communications skills and feel comfortable talking through your work both internally and with clients.

Things that would be a bonus:

• You have experience in integrating with CRM systems such as Salesforce, HubSpot or Microsoft Dynamics.
• You're familiar with the following development tools: NextJS, NestJS, Tailwind CSS, TypeScript and have used the Atlassian Stack (Jira, Confluence) and Figma.