Hybrid Experienced Developer – Middleware

at Fastmail

• Job title: Experienced Developer – Middleware
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: A$167,560 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: JavaScript, Lua, Perl, Python, Ruby
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Melbourne, Australia

About the role

• Exceptional software developer creating high-quality backend services for Fastmail, a leading independent email service. Collaborating with a talented team in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain high-quality backend services and systems
• Monitor performance, scalability, and security - learning industry best practices along the way
• Troubleshoot issues with a cool head and provide thoughtful solutions
• Collaborate with your team through clear written communication and constructive discussion
• Follow (and help evolve) our standards and patterns for code construction

Requirements

• 5+ years of software development experience with an excellent understanding of design and programming principles
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn API-based services, service architectures, and database design
• Experience writing backend services in Perl. Other additional coding experience would also be highly regarded, including Ruby, Lua, Python and JavaScript for the right candidate
• Self-motivation and independence - you check in with your team, then manage your day autonomously
• High standards for code quality - you ship exceptional work without needing multiple rounds of feedback
• Quick learner who's comfortable building expertise on the fly
• Customer-centric mindset; our customers matter, and we want you to care about them too
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.