Software Developer
Published | August 13, 2025 |
Location | Melbourne, Australia |
Category | Information Technology |
Job Type | Full-time |
Qualification | Tertiary qualification in IT, software engineering |
Skills | Strong analytical skills |
Experience | Proven experience with SaaS platforms and modern web application design |
Description
Who is HammerTech?
As construction's most trusted safety intelligence platform, HammerTech has a team focus where we build safer, smarter, better - together. Our workforce is committed to individual and team empowerment so that our innovative approach is sustained, the growth in our capability is continuous and we excel in enhancing safety within the construction industry.
Built for construction, HammerTech's Safety Intelligence software was created to improve worker safety and solve efficiency challenges exacerbated by document management form builder apps. Launched in 2013, HammerTech is now trusted by over 20,000 construction projects led by 500+ of the best contractors like DPR Construction, Digital Realty, CRB and Shawmut Design and Construction to make their job sites among the safest in the world.
We offer a flexible, hybrid work environment to support an inclusive and balanced work culture.
What you’ll do at HammerTech
We’re looking for a versatile Full Stack Developer to work across both front-end and back-end systems. You’ll develop and maintain APIs, microservices, and user interfaces - including modern Single Page Applications and mobile app integrations. You’ll help modernize our platform as we migrate to AWS and transition databases from MSSQL to PostgreSQL. Working in an agile, DevOps-driven environment, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, troubleshoot production issues, and mentor peers while delivering new features and integrations.
Key Responsibilities
Coding features along with development of automated tests
Collaborating with other team members, both in your direct team and other teams
Documenting functionality, interfaces and services – for both internal and external consumption
Interacting with our customer success teams, support teams, and partners to provide assistance on complex customer cases.
Refactoring existing functionality to improve performance, scalability, usability, maintainability or flexibility.
Monitoring, troubleshooting and resolving production issues with the platform or codebase.
Mentoring other Developers
Participating in code reviews, peer programming, daily stand-ups, product demonstrations and other team activities
Are you a good fit? Let’s start with the HammerTech Core Values:
Everyone at HammerTech lives by our company values of United, Innovative and Authentic and we hope you’ll help us bring these to life in your role.
While you may not come from construction or technology, we know you’ll fall in love with the industry. It’s known for passionate and caring people, team players and avid problem solvers who want to build a better world. With your help as our Software Developer, we’ll help construction build safer, smarter, better—together.
Our ideal candidate will bring the following:
Tertiary qualification in IT, software engineering, or equivalent experience
Proven experience with SaaS platforms and modern web application design
Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, and problem solving
Proficient in JavaScript, C#, and ASP.NET (Core or 4.x)
Experience with ORMs, MVC frameworks, microservices, APIs, and modern dev tools
Familiarity with React and front-end technologies (HTML/CSS, JavaScript frameworks)
Background in distributed systems, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and RESTful APIs
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Strong analytical skills, problem-solving ability, and a proactive approach to learning
Effective at managing priorities and collaborating within a team
Benefits at HammerTech
You’ll benefit from our balanced work-life culture with benefits including:
Flexible WFH arrangements – we trust you!
Full LinkedIn Learning licence, a generous training budget, and career mapping opportunities
Birthday Leave
Work anniversary and quarterly recognition rewards
Additional Parental Leave
Generous employee referral bonus program
Team Tune-Up Workshops
Regular social events (both virtual and in-person) and employer-funded travel
Beautiful CBD office with fully stocked kitchen, all within 5 minutes walk from Flinders Station
Opportunities to grow your career and make an impact quickly
HammerTech values diversity and believes that our strength comes from including the perspectives of all kinds of contributors. We encourage people from underrepresented communities to apply, including racial minorities, LGBTQIA+, and those with disabilities. Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know of any needs we may not have accommodated.