Client: Largest radio broadcaster in Australia, operating 86 radio stations, and has a reach into every state and territory.

The purpose of the Senior Backend Developer is to design, build, and maintain robust
backend systems and services, with a strong focus on Node.js and GraphQL. As a key
member of the Digital Technology team, you will collaborate closely with internal
stakeholders to develop scalable backend solutions that power our industry-leading digital
platforms. Additionally, you will mentor and support junior developers, contributing to the
team’s growth and success.

Key Responsibilities

• Backend Development: Develop, implement, and maintain scalable backend
solutions using Node.js and GraphQL.
• API Design and Integration: Build high-performance GraphQL APIs and integrate
them with frontend and external services.
• System Architecture: Design and implement robust backend architectures that are
scalable, secure, and maintainable.
• Data Management: Work with relational and NoSQL databases to ensure optimal
data storage and retrieval processes.
• Code Quality and Best Practices: Write efficient, reusable, and well-documented
code. Lead and participate in code reviews to ensure high standards across the
team.
• Troubleshooting: Debug and resolve complex backend issues to maintain system
reliability and performance.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with product teams, frontend developers, and
other stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions

Qualifications & Experience

• Extensive experience in Node.js, with a deep understanding of asynchronous programming
and event-driven architectures.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing GraphQL APIs, including schema design,
query optimization, and security best practices.
• Strong experience with serverless technologies such as Firebase Functions
• Proficiency in TypeScript, writing clear, maintainable, and scalable code.
• Knowledge of REST APIs, with experience migrating or combining REST with GraphQL
services.

• Experience with performance optimization techniques for backend systems.
• Strong understanding of security best practices, including authentication (e.g., OAuth, JWT)
and authorization.

Skills and Work Ethic

• Working with People – Demonstrates an interest in and understanding of others;
Adapts to the team and builds team spirit; Recognises and rewards the contribution
of others; Listens, consults others and communicates proactively; Supports and cares
for others; Develops and openly communicates self-insight, such as an awareness of
own strengths and weaknesses.
• Applying Expertise & Technology – Applies specialist and detailed technical
expertise; Develops job knowledge and expertise through continual professional
development; Shares expertise and knowledge with others; Uses technology to
achieve work objectives; Demonstrates appropriate physical co-ordination and
endurance, manual skill, spatial awareness and dexterity.
• Creating & Innovating – Produces new ideas, approaches or insights; Creates
innovative products or designs; Produces a range of solutions to problems; Seeks
opportunities for organizational improvement; Devises effective change initiatives.
• Delivering Results & Meeting Expectations – Focuses on customer needs and
satisfaction; Sets high standards for quality and quantity; Monitors and maintains
quality and productivity; Works in a systematic, methodical and orderly way;
Consistently achieves project goals.
Desirable
• Relating & Networking – Establishes good relationships with customers and staff.
Builds wide and effective networks of contacts inside and outside the organization.
Relates well to people at all levels. Manages conflict. Uses humor appropriately to
enhance relationships with others.
• Analyzing – Analyses numerical data, verbal and all other sources of information;
Breaks information into component parts, patterns and relationships; Probes for
further information or greater understanding of a problem; Makes rational
judgements from the available information and analysis; Produces workable
solutions to a range of problems; Demonstrates an understanding of how one issue
may be part of a larger problem.

Work Details
• Shift: Monday to Friday: 6:00am- 3:00pm or 7:00am- 4:00pm PH Time; depending on
business needs
• Location: Makati | *Work from Home Until Further Notice
• Status: Full time employment