Freelancer.com - Full-Stack Software Engineer

Full Stack Developer is needed in Sydney, Australia.

Client: Freelancer.com

Location: Sydney NSW, Australia

Contract: Full-time

Job Description

We are growing our engineering team and are on the lookout for new engineers to take our company to the next level. This is not a typical cog-in-the-machine type of job. If you’re a high achiever with talent seeking something more than a boring corporate job, and you want to work with the best and brightest without needing to be handheld, this is the role for you.

At Freelancer, you will work on a highly diverse, global set of internet-scale challenges, making a meaningful difference with real responsibility while rapidly building your skills. We operate in a meritocracy, actively promoting from within. Our mission is to provide one billion jobs, making a real difference in providing opportunity and income to people all around the world.

Freelancer.com is an Alexa top 1000 website, utilizing a cutting-edge frontend stack with Angular, TypeScript, and RxJS. Our backend supports a modern global marketplace with multiple services, including messaging, payments, translations, and notifications.

Requirements

Must haves:

• Tertiary Degree in Computer Science / Engineering (or related)
• Proficiency in a few web development languages, such as Python, Golang, PHP, Node.js, or Ruby
• Experience with relational databases and SQL, preferably MySQL
• Background or interest in web engineering at scale
• Experience working in an agile team environment, continuously shipping code
• Linux experience
• Cloud computing experience, preferably AWS
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills
• Strong sense of ownership and self-management abilities
• Self-motivated with a proven track record of learning new technologies
• Strong troubleshooting skills and creative problem-solving abilities

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience with SOA, microservice, and containerisation architecture
• Experience with development of public-facing APIs
• Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks, such as Angular, React, or Vue
• Experience with TypeScript
• Strong knowledge of computer networking
• Sound understanding of OWASP and best web security practices
• Strong academic achievements
• MS or PhD degrees
• A GitHub page with contributions to open source software

Additional Information

Benefits include a meritocratic culture with opportunities for career growth, access to an Alexa top ranked website, a fully stocked kitchen, delicious Friday lunches, engaging weekly Town Halls, hack-a-thons, regular team-building events, and a prestigious location at Grosvenor Place with iconic views.