At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop innovative microservices for our cutting-edge transport solutions.
- Company: Join Transmax, a leader in Intelligent Transport Systems with a focus on community impact.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, hybrid work, health discounts, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to sustainability and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in transport safety and efficiency while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in cloud-native development with strong skills in C#/.NET and microservices.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 $ per year.
Transmax is an Intelligent Transport System (ITS) solutions provider and creator of the award-winning STREAMS® platform, which supports traffic management centres across Australia to optimise the movement of millions of commuters and freight every day.
We're driven not just by technology, but by making roads safer, transport systems smarter, and outcomes more sustainable for communities.
As part of our transformation journey, Transmax is building the next generation of STREAMS, a modern, cloud based ITS platform designed to help road agencies deliver safe, inclusive, and sustainable transport networks.
Over the coming years, we're reimagining and expanding our capabilities to create a more connected, intelligent, and efficient transport future.
About the role
We're seeking a Senior Back-End Developer to join our Data Platform team.
A Senior Back-End Developer specialises in the creation, enhancement, and maintenance of a coordinated suite of microservices, applications, and APIs for Transmax's ITS products that equip our customers with the capabilities they need to achieve community outcomes.
As part of an empowered, agile product team, they consistently deliver high-quality, reliable, and performant applications.
What you'll do
- Applying effective software development practices and techniques to design, develop, test, and maintain the STREAMS Data Platform, and its components and applications.
- Delivering high-quality software development documentation to support customer and organisational objectives.
- Providing guidance, coaching, and support to more junior software developers to uplift capability across the team.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across Transmax to continuously improve processes, delivery tools, and STREAMS product knowledge.
- What you'll bring
We're looking for a technically capable, customer-focused Senior Back-End Developer with strong communication skills, an analytical mindset, technical leadership experience, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
You'll also bring
- Tertiary qualification in Software Engineering, Information Technology, or Computer Science (or equivalent, proven experience)
- At least 5 years' experience working in a cloud-native platform engineering and software product environment that utilises Scrum and Dev Ops/SRE practices
- Proficiency in developing microservices, components, and APIs using a range of languages and technologies including C#/.
NET, containerisation (Docker or Kubernetes), in-memory databases (Redis), message queues (Rabbit MQ), and related technologies.
- Competency with relational (e. g. Postgre SQL) and non-relational (e. g. Elasticsearch) database technologies and query syntax, and optimisation of query performance
- Proficiency in supporting contemporary automated testing techniques, frameworks, and technologies such as Spec Flow
- Experience with data networking, internet protocols, and application interface technologies such as REST, g RPC, AMQP, JSON, XML and Protobuf
- Experience with source code control, artefact repositories, and CI/CD pipeline technologies, including tools such as Git Lab and Artifactory
- Comfort working in both Windows and Linux environments, and with utilising public cloud infrastructure and services, including Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Capable with knowledge and workflow management using Confluence and Jira (Desirable)
- Familiar with observability technologies such as Prometheus and Grafana (Desirable)
At Transmax, we offer more than a role. We offer a career with impact.
- A balance of competitive salary and advantageous benefits
- A high-trust, empowered culture where you have the autonomy to deliver
- A hybrid in-office/at-home work arrangement aligned with your team
- Continuous learning opportunities to keep your skills sharp and future ready
- Private health discounts to support your overall wellbeing
- A supportive environment that values your success and is grounded in a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional wellbeing
If there are any adjustments that need to be made to ensure you have a fair and equitable experience in our recruitment process, please advise us when scheduling your interview.
Successful applicants will be subject to a National Criminal History Check and a Qualification check.
Applicants must hold full working rights within Australia. We are unable to offer any visa sponsorship for this opportunity.
We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Senior Back-End Developer in Brisbane employer: Transmax
Transmax is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and high-performing culture, where employees are encouraged to embody values such as Respect, Innovation, Accountability, Integrity, and Excellence. As a Product Manager, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge transport solutions that positively impact communities across Australia, while also benefiting from professional growth opportunities and a supportive team environment. Located in a vibrant industry, Transmax offers a unique chance to contribute to meaningful projects that enhance the safety and efficiency of transport networks.
