Back End Developer

At Stomble we're an exciting startup looking for a highly experienced Backend engineer to join our team. Stomble is creating, developing and building infrastructure that will eventually support Solo entrepreneurs, startups and small businesses within Australia and eventually have a global reach. Our mission at Stomble, is to use innovative technologies to increase economic opportunity. As a business, we are designing a data analytics infrastructure that is powered by AI.

We're looking for a highly skilled engineer or lead, who is willing to join and/or help a small scrappy startup, who has experienced everything that we are going through, going to face and potential upcoming pitfalls. Our goal is to be a world class company, with work class knowledge and the ability to tackle all problems head-on.

Why are we looking for an experienced person?

We are opening ourselves up to someone willing donate their time, knowledge and skills to help us learn, grow and develop our incredible product from an idea into a competitive platform. We are also looking for an awesome graphics designer who can assist our efforts in designing and building our website to look professional, clean and sleek.

Key Responsibilities:

• API Development: Design, build, and maintain robust and scalable APIs, ensuring seamless integration with front-end and back-end systems.
• Azure Cloud Expertise: Develop and deploy API solutions on Azure using services like Azure API Management, Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps, and Azure App Services.
• Full Development Lifecycle: Take ownership of the entire API development lifecycle, from concept and design to implementation, testing, and delivery.
• DevOps Integration: Implement DevOps practices such as CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure as code to streamline deployment and delivery.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers, back-end engineers, and business analysts, to ensure requirements are met.
• Code Quality & Best Practices: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code while adhering to best practices for security, performance, and scalability.
• Troubleshooting & Debugging: Diagnose and resolve issues related to API functionality, performance, and security.
• Documentation: Create detailed technical documentation, including API specifications, architectural diagrams, and user guides.

Requirements:

• Proven track record of developing high-quality solutions.
• Experience with various third-party tools for testing and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure and similar cloud-based services.
• Skilled in Python, Java, JavaScript & PostgreSQL.
• Solid experience in software, application and database development.
• Knowledge of the SDLC.
• Experience working alongside stakeholders and project team members.
• Experience with data pipelines, ETL and data analytics.
• Experience working in agile development, specifically SCRUM.
• Enthusiastic about technology with a strong commitment to delivering quality solutions.
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork orientation.
• Demonstrated ability to translate customer requirements into effective technical solutions.

Limitations of the position:

• This role is unpaid unfortunately.
• Position is fully remote.
• Applicant must be within Australia.
• Ability to work in a startup from the very beginning.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!