Junior Full Stack Developer

About the role

Schoolbox is the growth platform for K-12 schools, trusted by schools across Australia, Asia and the Middle East. As a Junior Full Stack Developer you will join the Engineering team and help build reliable software across frontend and backend technologies that supports educators, students and families. You will work with Product Owners, Designers, Technical Architects, QA and other engineers to deliver new features, improve existing functionality and fix defects, while developing your skills across the full technology stack.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain frontend features using JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML and CSS, following established patterns and design standards.
• Implement backend features using object-oriented PHP and established application patterns.
• Work with relational databases and SQL to support new features and improve existing functionality.
• Investigate and resolve software defects using application logs and error reports.
• Write and maintain automated tests to support software quality and reduce regressions.
• Follow security practices and apply an understanding of common web application security risks.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, QA and Engineering teams, take part in code reviews and Agile ceremonies, and use approved AI-assisted development tools responsibly.

Required profile

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent practical experience.
• At least one year of hands-on software development experience using object-oriented programming principles.
• Agile product development experience.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and collaboration skills, and a proactive approach to learning.

Required skills

• Foundational experience with PHP, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML and CSS.
• Relational databases such as MySQL, MariaDB or PostgreSQL, including SQL queries.
• Git version control and collaborative development workflows.
• Cloud environments such as AWS or Azure.
• Understanding of web application security risks and secure coding practices.
• Vue.js or React, Docker, REST APIs and CI/CD practices are highly regarded.

What we offer

• A competitive base salary plus superannuation.
• Discounted vouchers and novated leases to help with the cost of living.
• Wellness allowance, EAP access, an extra leave day, purchased leave and regular training.
• Hybrid work arrangement agreed with your manager.
• Quarterly get-together and annual end-of-year events.