Backend Developer

We are seeking a Backend Developer with a focus in DevSecOps to join our team of creative and innovative technologists

About The Role
As a Backend Developer with a DevSecOps focus, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining core backend components of our application stacks, with a strong emphasis on automation, integration, and API development. You will work collaboratively with our multidisciplinary project teams to ensure high-quality, efficient, and scalable solutions.

Your focus:

• Developing and maintaining APIs, middleware, and integration solutions
• Implementing DevSecOps practices and automation workflows
• Working on systems development and integration projects (CMS, CRM, databases)
• Collaborating with multi-functional project teams to plan and deliver work sprints
• Contributing to the design and implementation of backend systems
• Participating in our various craft initiatives through regular meets and working groups
• Assisting in the continuous improvement of our development processes

Requirements
You will demonstrate:

• Experience in backend development, with a focus on API and middleware development
• Extensive experience in deploying and maintaining AWS/Azure cloud platforms and services
• Experience working with hybrid cloud architectures
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools and methodologies (e.g., Pulumi, Terraform, Ansible)
• Knowledge of core DevSecOps practices and tools
• Experience with automation and CI/CD pipelines
• Understanding of database design and management
• Strong cybersecurity fundamentals
• Familiarity with CMS, LMS and CRM development
• Familiarity with AI infrastructure deployment
• The ability to legally work in Australia

You will also bring:

• Enthusiasm for emerging technologies and creative problem-solving
• Strong communication skills - our developers work directly with other developers, designers, producers, and clients
• An ability to thrive in a collaborative, creative team environment
• A desire to learn and contribute to process improvements and innovation
• An eye for detail and a passion for clean, efficient code
• Kindness, empathy, and respect

Benefits
About Today
We're Today, Australia's most awarded social impact agency. We use design and technology to make change happen at pace and scale.

We work across mental health, climate, justice, housing, education, and more—tackling society's most important challenges in partnership with the people they affect most.

Our team includes strategists, researchers, designers, technologists, and makers of all kinds, and we work across the country with people from many backgrounds and experiences. Learn more about our values and work at

Our commitment
We're an inclusive employer. We actively seek applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers, and the LGBTIQA+ community.

We understand that people don't always apply unless they meet every criterion. If this role speaks to you, we encourage you to apply.

If there's anything we can do to make the application or interview process more accessible for you, please let us know. We're happy to accommodate your needs.

Why Today?

• You'll work on meaningful, community-focused projects
• We offer a flexible, inclusive work environment and generous leave policies
• You'll be supported to grow through a strong career framework and learning culture
• We prioritise your well-being with a thoughtful benefits program
• You'll help shape a growing business with big ambitions

The details

• Open to Full-time/Part-time as well as Permanent/Freelance
• Naarm (Melbourne) based role
• Hybrid, but the expectation is the majority of your week is in-studio
• You must be legally able to work in Australia without restrictions
• Position available immediately