[Hiring] Junior Full-Stack Developer @Appetiser

Role Description

Join a high-performance team who are striving to go from an Australian market leader to a worldwide phenomenon. Our competitors cannot keep up with our technology, pace, and track record of successful clients.

• BUILD beautiful websites using HTML and CSS to bring creative ideas to life.
• COLLABORATE with designers and developers to create web apps and backend mobile solutions.
• COORDINATE with teams to launch content, setting clear timelines and expectations.
• PLAN for the unexpected by preparing backup solutions to ensure site reliability.
• GROW and maintain the website by expanding its features and keeping content fresh.
• LEAD projects and, when needed, take charge of a team from start to finish.
• ADAPT quickly and take on new tasks as they arise.

Qualifications

• Has a strong work ethic and takes ownership of their learning.
• Is hungry to improve every day and open to feedback.
• Understands core programming fundamentals and is excited to build real-world applications.
• Has some hands-on experience (school projects, internships, freelance, or personal projects) in web or mobile development.
• Basic understanding of Git for version control.
• Writing clean, readable, and maintainable code.
• Basic knowledge of unit testing.
• Understanding how APIs work (REST basics).
• Familiarity with Agile practices (Scrum or Kanban).
• Stable internet connection (minimum 30 Mbps download / 10 Mbps upload).
• Own laptop/desktop capable of handling development work.

Requirements

• Backend:
  • Experience building projects using Laravel (v10 or later is a plus).
  • Understanding of databases and basic SQL schema design.
  • Knowledge of clean coding principles (e.g., SOLID fundamentals).
  • Basic understanding of RESTful APIs and how to test them (Postman, Insomnia, etc.).
  • Exposure to deployment or cloud platforms like AWS is a plus.
• Frontend:
  • Comfortable with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
  • Experience working with a modern framework (Nuxt.js is a plus).
  • Understanding of responsive design and reusable components.
  • Exposure to testing tools (Vitest, Cypress, Playwright) or TypeScript is a bonus.

Benefits

• Flexible Work Arrangements: The ability to work from anywhere in the world as long as you perform.
• Accelerate Your Career: After probation, you get performance reviews every 6 months. Progress based on merit faster than ever before.
• Become Your Best: Set personal & professional goals every quarter with your talent coach. Get optional counselling along the way.
• Global Impact: Build products that reach users worldwide and truly make a difference in the world!
• Public Recognition: Track your achievements as you build a personal portfolio & track record.
• Join a Culture of Drivers: Become part of a team that’s striving to be their very best.