Job Description
Full-time | Hybrid 2 days/week in our Melbourne CBD office)
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 and form builder apps.
Launched in ****, HammerTech is now trusted by over 20,000 construction projects led by over 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.
Purpose
We're looking for a Senior Software Developer to join our product engineering team and help build, modernise and scale our global SaaS platform.
This role spans both backend and frontend development, working across APIs, microservices, user interfaces, and cloud infrastructure.
You'll contribute to new feature development, platform modernisation, and production support, while collaborating closely with web, mobile and platform teams.
You'll work in an agile, DevOps-driven environment, helping us continuously improve how we build and operate software.
Our Technology Landscape
Global SaaS platform operating across on-prem infrastructure, Azure and AWS, with an active migration to AWS
Microservices architecture with a focus on modern DevOps practices
Ongoing transition from MSSQL to PostgreSQL
Modern web stack with React-based SPAs
Containerisation and cloud-native tooling (Docker, Kubernetes)
What You'll Bring




Tertiary qualifications in IT or Software Engineering, or equivalent industry experience
Experience building and supporting SaaS platforms using modern web application patterns
Strong computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms and problem solving
Solid experience with JavaScript, C#, and ASP.NET (Core or 4.x)
Hands-on experience with RESTful APIs, microservices, ORMs, MVC frameworks and modern development tools
Frontend development experience with React, modern HTML/CSS, and JavaScript tooling
Experience working in distributed and cloud-based systems
Exposure to containerisation and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps-oriented workflows
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to seek clarity and avoid rework
Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to agreed timelines
Collaborative team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proactive self-starter who takes ownership and contributes to continuous improvement
What You'll Do
Design, build and maintain new features, APIs and services across the platform
Develop and maintain backend and frontend components, including modern web UIs and SPAs
Build and evolve RESTful APIs, microservices and asynchronous communication systems
Contribute to UI modernisation initiatives and collaborate with the mobile team on frontend and supporting backend services




Refactor existing code to improve performance, scalability, maintainability and usability
Integrate with internal and external systems as required
Monitor, troubleshoot and resolve production issues, providing operational support when needed
Write and maintain automated tests to ensure quality and reliability
Collaborate with engineers, product, customer success and support teams on complex features and customer issues
Participate in code reviews, peer programming, stand-ups and product demonstrations
Document functionality, interfaces and services for internal and external audiences
Mentor and support other developers and contribute to continuous improvement
Perks at HammerTech
You'll benefit from our balanced work-life culture with perks including:
Flexible WFH arrangements – we trust you!
Full LinkedIn Learning licence, with career development and career mapping opportunities
Birthday leave
Work anniversary and quarterly recognition rewards
Paid parental leave
Generous employee referral bonus program
Team Tune-Up Workshops
Monthly catered office lunches
Regular social events (both virtual and in-person) and employer-funded travel
Annual Town Hall and End-of-Year events
Modern CBD office with a fully stocked kitchen, just a 5-minute walk from Flinders Street 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.

📌 Senior Software Developer (Melbourne)
🏢 HammerTech
📍 Melbourne