Full Stack Engineer

6 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Academic Jobs Full time

Overview
Junior Full Stack Software Developer - Contract or Part-Time
AcademicJobs is the global leader in academic recruitment — connecting higher education institutions with top talent. With over 20 years of recruitment advertising experience behind our platform, we are innovating how academics find jobs and how institutions attract candidates.
Role Overview
We are looking for a Full Stack Software Developer who can own and evolve core features across our React + Next.js frontend and ExpressJS backend. You'll be instrumental in delivering new functionality and optimizing performance.
What You'll Be Doing
Frontend (Next.js + React)
Build and maintain React components (Tailwind, hooks, dynamic forms, filters)
Implement complex UI/UX workflows
Handle frontend routing, modals, protected routes, and React Query for API state
Manage SEO and structured data for high-performance indexing
Build and maintain robust backend services that power core features
Design and develop RESTful APIs to connect the frontend with database systems and third-party services
Ensure performance, security, and scalability across the application's backend architecture
Implement scheduled processes and support backend automation workflows
Work with relational databases using modern query builders or ORMs
DevOps / Infrastructure
Deploy and monitor backend using AWS services.
Frontend deployments through Vercel.
Skills & Requirements
Must-Have:
3–5+ years of React.js / Next.js and Node.js / Express experience
Styling proficiency with Tailwind CSS
Deep knowledge of building and consuming RESTful APIs
Experience with MySQL or similar relational databases
Git, GitHub, and modern CI/CD practices
Self-starter attitude — able to own full-stack features end to end
Preferred:
Prior experience deploying full-stack apps on AWS
Comfort with performance optimization, SEO, and accessibility in web apps
Why Join AcademicJobs?
Work on a meaningful platform that supports higher education globally
Be part of a small but highly skilled and agile product team
Influence key architectural and UX decisions
Solve interesting technical challenges every week
Wage: Negotiable on experience & fit
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