Our client is an Australian product team building a SaaS platform designed to transform complex, field-based industries . Their focus is on helping businesses streamline processes through digital automation - boosting productivity and profitability while keeping the user experience simple, intuitive, and stress-free. They're seeking a BackEnd Developer to join their growing team as a key contributor to shaping the backend infrastructure for their new product. Carrying out hands-on development tasks, consulting and helping mentor and train junior staff The Role Backend development (Java-first, with a functional programming approach) Drive infrastructure and DevOps practices ( AWS, Terraform, IaC, pipelines, load balancers ) Collaborate with Product and UX to bring scalable, practical solutions to life Build and maintain integrations across financial platforms (Xero, Stripe, Square) and operational tech (IoT systems, devices, and equipment) Implement strong security measures (Spring Security, oAuth2) Optimise database performance (SQL/PostgreSQL, CRUD) Contribute to knowledge-sharing and technical documentation Skills & Experience 3-5 years of backend development with solid Java (21/24) experience Strong grounding in functional programming Hands-on experience with AWS cloud architecture and Terraform/IaC Familiarity with Spring Security and security best practices Strong SQL/PostgreSQL skills with a focus on optimisation Exposure to Lambda functions and OAuth2 Background in complex third-party integrations (finance or IoT platforms) Worth Noting This is an opportunity to: Join a booming team who are growing in the new year and not slowing down. Contribute as a key member towards the Backend Development of infrastructure on a growing platform Combine mentoring with hands-on coding and problem-solving Work on real-world engineering challenges at the intersection of finance, IoT, and cloud Join a collaborative Aussie team that values autonomy, curiosity, and doing things smarter If you are looking for your next adventure in 2026 apply now!