Software Engineer

Wildlife Information Rescue And Education Service; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wildlife Information Rescue And Education Service is seeking a software developer to deliver backend services, APIs, AI agents, and front-end work. The role features a 12-month fixed-term contract with potential for extension, located at Brookvale NSW.

You will work on green-field projects across multiple frameworks, with opportunities to grow as the candidate contributes across various systems including HubSpot and rescue management software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in full stack software development including web applications, APIs, databases and enterprise systems.
• Experience writing and maintaining PHP applications.
• Understanding of SDLC, testing practices and secure coding principles.
• CRM experience, with HubSpot favoured.
• Highly organised, reliable, efficient and detail oriented.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Proficiency in UK English spelling and writing.
• Nonprofit or NGO experience advantageous.
• Experience integrating with or developing with HubSpot advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Building AI agents.
• Backend services and internal APIs across multiple connected systems including HubSpot, AirCall, and rescue management software.
• Managing and/or assisting to resolve urgent after-hours issues when required, especially to support emergency events.
• Other projects as requested by management.

Skills

PHP

Full stack development

API development

HubSpot CRM

SDLC & secure coding

Web applications

Testing practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS or equivalent

Tools

HubSpot

Job description

Wildlife Information Rescue And Education Service – Brookvale NSW

WIRES is undergoing a system overhaul and is looking for a software developer to join our team delivering solutions including backend services, API's, AI agents, and front-end development. The projects are primarily green fields covering a number of frameworks and platforms which will be both challenging and rewarding. The broad range of projects is perfect for someone with a high internal drive and an aptitude to match, with the role able to grow with the right candidate.

This is a 12-month fixed term contract with the potential for extension.

Key responsibilities

Building AI agents

Backend service and internal API's across multiple connected systems including Hubspot, AirCall, and custom rescue management software

Managing and/or assisting to resolve urgent after-hours issues when required, particularly to support emergency events as needed

Other projects as requested by management

About you

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent technical experience

Experience in full stack software development, including web applications, APIs, databases and enterprise systems

Experience writing and maintaining PHP applications

Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), testing practices and secure coding principles

CRM experience, with Hubspot favoured

Highly organised, reliable, efficient and detail oriented

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Strong conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to multi-task

Proficiency in UK English spelling and writing

Nonprofit or NGO experience (advantageous)

Experience integrating with or developing with in HubSpot (advantageous)

Project management and change management skills (advantageous)

About us

WIRES is a well-established not for profit dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of native Australian wildlife. Our mission is to actively rehabilitate and preserve Australian wildlife and inspire others to do the same. WIRES plays a crucial role in protecting Australia's unique biodiversity.