Back End Developer

About the RoleA rare opportunity is available for a Backend Developer to join a highly technical, research-driven team building an AI SaaS platform designed to make roads safer and smarter.You’ll work closely with senior developers and architects to design, build, and maintain the backend of the application from the ground up. This is a hands-on, technically challenging position where the backend will underpin the entire platform. You’ll contribute to defining backend architecture, developing scalable APIs and data pipelines, and integrating advanced AI/ML services into production systems.This is a two-year role (with strong certainty of duration) and offers the chance to work alongside a small, collaborative team of highly skilled engineers and PhDs who value technical excellence, curiosity, and shared problem-solving.You Should Have7+ years of experience in software developmentStrong hands-on experience with Node.js (3+ years preferred)Proven experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP (most likely AWS)Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automationProficiency in Docker and containerisation conceptsFamiliarity and willingness to use AI-assisted coding toolsNice to HaveGPU orchestration experience (highly desirable)Kubernetes experienceBackground in video processing or real-time analyticsExposure to infrastructure as code and DevOps practicesResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain backend APIs using modern frameworks such as FastAPI or ExpressDevelop scalable data and video processing pipelines for real-time analyticsImplement authentication, authorisation, and multi-tenant functionality to ensure platform integrityOrchestrate cloud infrastructure, including containerised workloads, GPU jobs, and auto-scaling environmentsIntegrate AI/ML inference services and manage outputs for downstream systemsCollaborate with the Solution Architect to define, document, and evolve backend architecture patternsMaintain system artefacts, infrastructure definitions, and deployment scriptsContribute to DevOps practices, CI/CD, and infrastructure as codeThe BenefitsSalary: up to $148k (inclusive of superannuation) Duration: two-year role with long-term project continuityWork on a new AI SaaS product built entirely from scratchJoin a small, highly skilled team of seven with deep technical expertiseContribute to a meaningful project with real-world impactSupportive and collaborative culture—no redundancy in roles, high autonomyHow to ApplyIf this opportunity resonates with you, please apply. For further details or enquiries, feel free to reach out via email at jakson@versegroup.com.au, or call Jakson on (08) 6146 4477.