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**About Launchpad**

Launchpad is a collective of experienced developers and designers committed to crafting superior software solutions for businesses of varying scales. We thrive on mobile apps, web platforms, and enterprise systems customisation, always with a lens on agile methodology and user-first design. At Launchpad, we transform concepts into tangible assets and drive clients towards realising their business aspirations.

**About the Role**

**Join Our Team**

**Responsibilities**
- Developing and maintaining all server-side network components
- Ensuring optimal performance of central database and responsiveness to front-end requests
- Implementing security protocols and maintaining database security
- Running diagnostic tests proactively, and being able to produce diagnostic reports when an issue arises
- Documenting Node.js processes, including the creation of database schemas
- Recommending and implementing improvements to the Launchpad process
- Collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver product outcomes
- Unit-testing code to ensure usability and reliability
- Development of flexible and well-structured front-end architecture
- Work in an Agile environment with Daily Stand-ups
- Ability to work independently and adhere to a delivery plan
- MVVM architecture understanding

**Skills**
- Proficiency in Node.js
- Experience in using Agile project management tools such as Jira
- Experience in Networking with a RESTful API
- Strong knowledge of MongoDB and MySQL
- Experience using profiling tools
- Experience in using the Firebase suite of tools
- Debugging by using crash reports (i.e., Crashlytics)
- Version control experience using Github, Bitbucket or any equivalent
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of modern infrastructure, caching etc.

**Requirements**:

- 2+ years experience as a Node.js Back-end Developer or similar position
- Strong understanding of Javascript fundamentals, HTML5 and CSS
- Experience in Redux or Context API
- Experience with React.js or Angular.js is preferred
- A good understanding of the DevOps process and how to effectively manage CI and CD
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field
- Hands-on and solid experience with cloud-based platform (i.e. AWS, Azure) solution experience
- Experience in Agile Methodology
- Use of JIRA is a must

Joining Launchpad means being part of a recognised Great Place to Work:

- **Flexible working**: From the beach to your couch, we support work-from-anywhere flexibility.
- **Kit Kat Days**: Enjoy a 9-day fortnight, because we value work-life balance.
- **Slice of the pie**: Shares in Launchpad’s growth and success are available to all.
- **Professional Development & Training Opportunities**: We’re committed to your growth and career trajectory.
- **Get a slice of the action**: Earn your salary plus a share in the company’s profits.
- **Leading software & tools**: Access state-of-the-art software packages and tools.
- **Social enterprise programs**: Engage in meaningful projects that benefit the community and environment.
- **Build awesome stuff**: Our projects aren’t just work—they’re passion projects.

**Job Types: Full-time, Regular / Permanent**
- Onsite - Melbourne, Australia

**Schedule**:

- Monday to Friday

**Supplemental pay types**:

- Quarterly bonus

**Salary**: $65,365.37 - $146,242.16 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Melbourne, VIC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Software development: 1 year (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)