Developer Programmer

Role: Developer Programmer

Location: Sydney

Fulltime

Salary starting from $110,000 per annum, including superannuation

Full-time | 38 hours per week

Ampstek is a global information technology consulting and workforce solutions company, headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, USA. Ampstek provides a wide range of services including technology consulting, digital transformation, cloud and infrastructure services, IT staffing and recruitment, and project-based consulting. Each year, the company supplies thousands of tech and digital professionals to clients across various industries, supporting their evolving business and technology needs.

To strengthen its presence in the Asia-Pacific region, Ampstek established Ampstek Australia Pty Ltd, its Australian subsidiary headquartered in Sydney, New South Wales. Ampstek Australia Pty Ltd provides tailored IT and digital workforce solutions to Australian clients, supporting their local and regional technology needs. The Sydney branch is committed to delivering the same global standards of excellence, with a strong focus on innovation, collaboration, and long-term partnerships.

Due to continued growth and increasing demand for customised software solutions, Ampstek Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a qualified Developer Programmer to join our technical team on a full-time basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpreting technical specifications and business requirements to design and develop robust web and mobile applications using JavaScript, TypeScript, and modern frameworks such as , , , , and Laravel.
• Building full-stack applications with database integration (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) and microservice-based architectures using REST API, GraphQL, and WebSocket.
• Debugging and troubleshooting complex application issues, identifying performance bottlenecks, and deploying fixes in line with best practices and project timelines.
• Creating unit and integration test cases using testing frameworks such as Jest, Cypress, and implementing Test-Driven Development (TDD) workflows to ensure code reliability.
• Writing and maintaining technical documentation, including system specifications, API documentation, and user guides.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including UI/UX designers, product managers, and DevOps engineers, to ensure seamless application delivery and deployment using tools such as Docker, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Monitoring existing applications and refactoring legacy systems to optimise performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Providing guidance and mentorship to junior developers, participating in code reviews, and maintaining coding standards across projects.
• Staying updated with emerging technologies and contributing to technical decision-making and software design strategies.

Background/Qualification Requirements:

To be considered for this role, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• A Bachelor's degree or higher qualification in a relevant field.
• Proficient in modern development stacks including JavaScript/TypeScript, , , , , and Laravel.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, WebSockets, and microservices architecture.
• Strong database knowledge, including relational and NoSQL systems (MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL).
• Experience with Docker, version control using Git, and CI/CD workflows.
• Demonstrated experience with testing and debugging using Jest, Cypress, and TDD practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking skills with a proactive approach to issue resolution.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within Agile teams.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, cloud platforms, and Linux-based development environments is highly desirable.

Job Types: Permanent, Subcontract, Contract

Pay: $100,000.00 – $110,000.00 per year