Australia, Perth
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: 6-9 Years
Education Level: Academic Bachelor
Information Technology
Closing: 14 June 2025

Introduction

Brunel are partnered with a leading resource company to deliver the best work opportunities for IT & Technical professionals within Australia. We are currently seeking a Software Developer - to work on a contract basis on an exciting project.

About this role

Join our small, highly skilled Perth-based engineering team as we maintain and enhance a suite of software running on servers, tablets and trucks in the field. We are seeking software professionals who find the above exciting and compelling, who care about safety and each other, who can sensibly balance "ideal" with "pragmatic", and who care about outcomes for people.

Our application is built with TypeScript on both the front‑end and back‑end, alongside a key Rust service and some C++ components.We're using CouchDB and PostgreSQL, optimizing Nginx configurations, managing real‑time GPS data streams and WebSocket connections, and overseeing networking, firewalls and our continuous integration pipelines.

Key Repsonsibilies:

  • Build and maintain both the user‑facing application and the underlying systems that support it
  • Help improve and support our core services, including occasional work on performance‑critical components
  • Ensure our databases and servers are reliable, up to date and running efficiently
  • Integrate and manage real‑time data flows, such as location tracking and live updates
  • Support our automated build and deployment processes to keep releases smooth
  • Assist with system upgrades, data model changes and security improvements

Is this you?

Technologies You'll Use

  • Languages: TypeScript (front‑end/back‑end), Rust, C++
  • Databases & Servers: CouchDB, PostgreSQL, Nginx
  • Infrastructure: Azure DevOps, Docker/Containers
  • Networking: GPS data streams, WebSockets, SSH, firewall configuration
  • CI/CD: Automated build and deployment pipelines

Fitting the exact skills above is not required - this isn't about fitting the right keywords to a CV - but you'll need to demonstrate deep technical and communication skills in the interview process

Benefits:

  • Salary sacrificing
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate discounts

What we offer 

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

How to apply:

If you meet the above requirements and would like to be considered for this role, please submit your interest using the 'Apply' button. Applying is quick and easy - just make sure you have the following documents ready to go:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter (optional)

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact J.Bellinger-brown@brunel.net.

Do you have questions?

JB

Joel Bellinger-Brown

+61 8 9429 5672