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Senior Full-Stack Developer (Australia or New Zealand, Remote)


Company : Optimal


Location : Melbourne, Australia


Created : 2025-06-29


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Senior Full-Stack Developer (Australia or New Zealand, Remote)Join to apply for the Senior Full-Stack Developer (Australia or New Zealand, Remote) role at OptimalSenior Full-Stack Developer (Australia or New Zealand, Remote)Join to apply for the Senior Full-Stack Developer (Australia or New Zealand, Remote) role at OptimalGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Direct message the job poster from OptimalOptimal is a leading user experience platform that empowers organisations to create exceptional experiences for their customers across a range of industries and mediums. Our platform offers a suite of tools for conducting various experience research methods including discovery, usability testing, card sorting, and tree testing. We are committed to helping our clients make data-driven decisions and deliver outstanding experiences.The roleWere looking for a Senior Full-Stack Developer who is excited to contribute to the evolution of our user research platform. As part of our small team, you wont just be writing code - youll be actively involved in shaping the direction of our products and understanding how to create the best possible experience for our customers. Youll work closely with a cross-functional team to ensure our solutions align with both user needs and the broader goals of the business.This is an opportunity to take ownership of projects, experiment with new ideas, and make a meaningful impact on a product used by teams around the world. Your work will directly influence the way our customers solve problems and deliver outstanding experiences to their own users.What you''ll do:Build impactful features: Use React, Ruby on Rails and AWS to design and develop new features that improve the customer experience research journeyCollaborate cross-functionally: Work with our multidisciplinary Product team to develop innovative solutions that meet the real-world needs of our usersInnovate for user needs: Actively contribute ideas to enhance existing tools, focusing on how we can improve user experiences and solve customer challenges more effectivelyDrive projects forward: Take the lead on technical execution, ensuring products are not only built efficiently but are aligned with our users'' goals and feedbackMentor and collaborate: Share your expertise, guiding the team in best practices while learning from others, fostering a culture of continuous improvementWhat we''re looking for:Entrepreneurial mindset: Youre excited about the chance to take ownership of projects, continuously improve the product, and stay deeply connected to user feedback and business outcomesExperience with our stack: Youre familiar with React, Ruby on Rails, AWS, infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD technologies, and understand how to use them to build performing and scalable user-focused productsPassion for customer impact: You take pride in delivering solutions that truly meet the needs of customers, ensuring each feature enhances the user experienceCollaborative and proactive: You work well with others to translate ideas into actionable plans, bringing your technical skills and perspective to make smarter product decisionsPragmatic problem-solving: Youre able to see the bigger picture and break it down into actionable steps that drive results, making sure that we solve the right problems in the most efficient wayWhats in it for you:Competitive salary (we offer a salary that reflects your experience and the value youll bring to our team)Annual wellbeing allowance and supportGenerous annual learning and development fundEmployee Share Option Plan (ESOP) to help you benefit from the long-term success of the company.Home office set-up support4 weeks annual leave plus an additional day off on your birthday!Opportunities for professional growth and developmentEnhanced parental leave and partner leave entitlementsFlexible and remote work (we have an office in Wellington, NZ, but this role can be based anywhere in New Zealand or Australia)If this sounds like a role that excites you, apply today! 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