At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop high-quality backend services while troubleshooting issues with a cool head.
- Company: Fastmail, a leading independent email service since 1999, based in Melbourne.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of $167,560.75 plus 12% superannuation, hybrid work model.
- Other info: Inclusive culture that values curiosity, collaboration, and high standards for code quality.
- Why this job: Join a mission-driven team focused on making email better and innovating the industry.
- Qualifications: 5+ years of software development experience and strong coding skills in Perl and other languages.
The predicted salary is between 167560 - 167560 $ per year.
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Working style: Hybrid, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday office days in Melbourne CBD
Type: Full-time, however part-time would be considered for the right candidate
Salary: $167,560.75 plus 12% superannuation (non-negotiable)
About Fastmail: Fastmail has been the leading independent email service since 1999, headquartered in Melbourne with customers around the world. Our mission is simple: make email better. We do this by providing a premium email service that people are proud to pay for, and by leading standards, open source, and advocacy work that benefits the entire industry.
The Role: We're looking for an exceptional software developer who takes pride in writing clean, well-crafted code. This is a newly created role where you'll have the freedom to identify problems, research solutions, and build your expertise as you go. You'll thrive working independently but also as part of the wider product development team, shipping high-quality features without needing constant feedback or direction.
What You'll Do:
- Design, develop and maintain high-quality backend services and systems
- Monitor performance, scalability, and security - learning industry best practices along the way
- Troubleshoot issues with a cool head and provide thoughtful solutions
- Collaborate with your team through clear written communication and constructive discussion
- Follow (and help evolve) our standards and patterns for code construction
Requirements: What we're looking for:
- 5+ years of software development experience with an excellent understanding of design and programming principles
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
- Knowledge of or willingness to learn API-based services, service architectures, and database design
- Experience writing backend services in Perl. Other additional coding experience would also be highly regarded, including Ruby, Lua, Python and JavaScript for the right candidate
- Self-motivation and independence - you check in with your team, then manage your day autonomously
- High standards for code quality - you ship exceptional work without needing multiple rounds of feedback
- Quick learner who's comfortable building expertise on the fly
- Customer-centric mindset; our customers matter, and we want you to care about them too
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Our culture: At Fastmail, we:
- Are good internet citizens—we believe in open protocols and fostering good relationships
- Build the future—we lead our industry through standards and innovation
- Seek understanding—we're curious and want deep knowledge of our systems
- Value discussion—we collaborate constructively to reach the best outcomes
Fastmail is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Ready to Apply? If you're a self-directed developer, with full Australian working rights and willing to work in the office for 3 days per week (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday), who loves crafting exceptional code and learning new things quickly, we'd love to hear from you.
Experienced Developer employer: Fastmail
Fastmail is an exceptional employer located in the heart of Melbourne, offering a hybrid working style that promotes flexibility and work-life balance. With a strong commitment to innovation and collaboration, employees enjoy a culture that values open communication and continuous learning, alongside competitive benefits such as a generous salary and superannuation. The company fosters an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, providing ample opportunities for personal and professional growth in a supportive team setting.
