Careers
Web app developer
Daemon builds and runs web platforms for education, government, not-for-profit, and retail organisations. CFML, Go, JavaScript, PHP, Python, Rust — we pick the right tool for each job. Everything runs on AWS, serverless where it makes sense, with automated pipelines and security baked in.
Daemon Internet Consultants
- Location: Sydney, Australia (Potts Point) -- we prefer locals, but may consider experienced remote workers
- Responsible to: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
- Communicate and cooperate with: Production and technical teams, and CEO
What’s it all about?
- To build beautiful bespoke applications for clever customers
- To evolve and productise internal code
- To deliver Agile software projects
- To innovate and create; we don’t believe in standing still
- To build and automate great things
Key responsibilities
- Development of highly scalable web based applications; including the occasional native mobile app
- Support, maintenance and ongoing enhancements to existing projects
- Work with clients to define and document project requirements
- Team coordinated project development
Day to day
We work on a mix of projects; you’ll need to adapt as needed. We’ll provide on the job training for the right applicant.
- The position is based in Sydney, at our idea factory in Potts Point
- Design and development of enterprise level applications
- Docker based development; all our pipelines are Docker regardless of the technology
- Programming across multiple languages — CFML, Go, JavaScript, PHP, Python, and Rust depending on the project
- Database interaction with MSSQL, MySQL and NoSQL data stores
- OS platforms include Linux, macOS and Windows; you choose your preferred workstation
- Project based web application development
- Systems integration with enterprise, legacy and SaaS solutions
- Product development
- Technical specification and documentation of projects
Useful skills
- Initiative and the ability to work independently
- Excellent organisational skills, to manage several projects at the same time
- Ability to give feedback and argue for change
- High proficiency in any programming language (we will provide training for other languages as required)
- Know your way around the front-end; CSS, HTML, JavaScript
- Proficiency in SQL and database design; a knowledge of NoSQL models a bonus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Working knowledge of Agile (Scrum & Kanban)
- Working knowledge of Git; we use GitHub flow and git flow branching models
- Linux hack; most of our production environments are Linux based
- Experience with Docker and container orchestration
- DevOps chops; CI/CD pipelines, CloudFormation, infrastructure as code
- AWS experience; we architect and manage production workloads across a range of AWS services
Applications
No recruiters please
Send a CV and cover letter to jobs-AT-daemon.com.au (email correspondence only please). Make sure to include an indication of your salary expectations. Successful applicants will be contacted immediately for interview.
PS. we're looking for "smart folks who get things done" -- diverse talent stacks are welcome