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.

What are you going to do 

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

Essential skills and knowledge 

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

What we offer 

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

About Brunel

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.

Do you have questions?

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

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days. 
 

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview. 

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

Do you have questions?

JB

Joel Bellinger-Brown

+61 8 9429 5672