Developer Programmer

HELLO AUSSIE STUDENT SERVICES We are an established vocational education and training provider located in Melbourne's northern suburbs. Our organisation delivers education and training services supported by digital systems that manage student enrolments, course information, administrative workflows and operational reporting. We are seeking an experienced Developer Programmer to join our team and contribute to the development, enhancement and maintenance of our internal software applications and digital platforms.

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, testing and maintaining web-based applications that support business operations, student administration and internal workflows. Working closely with management and administrative teams, the Developer Programmer will translate business requirements into reliable software solutions, improve system integration and develop efficient digital tools. This is a hands-on software development position involving programming, application integration, testing, debugging and ongoing software improvement.

Benefits • Competitive salary plus superannuation. • Permanent, full-time employment with a 38-hour working week. • Opportunity to contribute to the development of business-critical software applications. • A varied technical role involving software programming, integration, testing and continuous improvement. • Collaborative working environment with direct engagement across operational teams. • Opportunities to develop technical expertise and contribute to ongoing digital transformation initiatives.

Task & responsibilities • Develop, modify, test and maintain web-based applications and internal software systems supporting student enrolments, course management and administrative processes. • Interpret functional requirements and technical specifications to design and implement effective software solutions. • Write, review, debug and maintain application code using JavaScript and modern web development technologies. • Develop responsive user interfaces, administrative dashboards, reporting tools and data management applications. • Design and implement reusable software components to improve application maintainability and scalability. • Develop and maintain REST API integrations between internal applications, student management systems and external software platforms. • Identify and resolve application defects, performance issues, integration errors and software compatibility problems. • Conduct software testing, debugging and technical verification to ensure applications meet functional and operational requirements. • Implement appropriate input validation, error handling, application security and role-based access controls. • Maintain application source code, version control records and technical documentation. • Develop software features that automate repetitive administrative tasks and improve operational efficiency. • Collaborate with management, administrative personnel and external software providers to identify system requirements and implement approved improvements. • Monitor application performance and undertake corrective maintenance, software updates and ongoing enhancements.

Qualification & experience Applicants must demonstrate: • A relevant qualification in Information Technology, Software Development, Computer Science or a related discipline, or substantial equivalent professional experience. • Minimum three years of relevant professional experience developing, testing, maintaining or enhancing software applications. • Strong proficiency in JavaScript and modern web application development. • Demonstrated experience developing responsive, functional and user-friendly web applications. • Experience integrating software applications using REST APIs and third-party services. • Practical experience building administrative dashboards, reporting interfaces and business workflow applications. • Sound understanding of software testing, debugging, error handling and performance optimisation. • Familiarity with version control systems, including Git. • Knowledge of application security, data validation and access control principles. • Ability to interpret business requirements and translate them into functional software solutions. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and organisational skills. • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

The following will be highly regarded: • Experience developing applications using React and TypeScript. • Familiarity with React Router, Redux, React Query, Next.js or similar JavaScript frameworks. • Experience building reusable UI components and maintaining component-based web applications. • Experience integrating applications with student management systems, payment gateways or other business platforms. • Experience modernising legacy web applications and improving system performance. • Knowledge of Agile development methodologies and collaborative software development practices. • Experience developing software solutions for education, training or administration-intensive organisations. • Ability to improve data management, reporting, automation and operational workflows.

Salary: $96500-110000 Job Publish: 29-10-2026 Job Expire: 28-11-2026 Apply on: Developer Programmer Job here! This job is brought to you by workinitiatives.com.au.