Software Engineer, Back-End

About Us

CorePlan isn’t your typical mining software company. We’re a Perth tech startup reimagining mining operations through our innovative digital SaaS drilling management platform. We've replaced traditional paper and spreadsheet systems with a cloud-based platform that streamlines drilling operations, data management, and team collaboration.

We’re a high-performing team of execution-focused self-starters, building the next generation of software for mining.

The Role

As a Backend Engineer at CorePlan, you'll be the backbone of our SaaS platform, architecting and building the robust systems that power mining operations worldwide. You'll design scalable APIs, optimise database performance, and ensure our platform can handle the demands of mission-critical drilling operations while collaborating with a driven team reimagining the industry through cloud technology.

What You’ll Do

• Design and implement scalable backend services and RESTful APIs that process complex mining operational data

• Architect robust data models and optimise database performance for complex mining datasets

• Build and maintain microservices that integrate with various drilling equipment and third-party systems

• Implement security best practices and ensure data integrity across all backend systems

• Drive performance optimisation and system reliability to support 24/7 mining operations

• Collaborate with our frontend team and product designers to create seamless end-to-end solutions

• Mentor junior developers and conduct thorough code reviews

Our  Tech-Stack

Backend: NestJS (Node.js), Django (Python), TypeScript, PostgreSQL, AWS Frontend: Next.js, React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS Mobile: React Native

Qualifications and Requirements

• 4+ years of professional software development experience (with Node.js, Python, or similar backend technologies)

• Solid understanding of PostgreSQL, MySQL databases and database optimisation techniques

• Experience with AWS services and containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

• Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices architectures

• Proficiency with testing frameworks and test-driven development practices

• Knowledge of caching strategies, message queues, and distributed systems concepts

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code

• Understanding of security best practices for web applications and data protection

• Experience with monitoring, logging, and debugging production systems

• Analytical mindset with experience in performance optimisation and system scalability

✨ Our Culture

Besides nailing down the specifics of your job, here's what makes our team rock:

• First-principles thinking - We believe in breaking down and understanding problems into their most basic parts.

• LFG! – We set high goals and ruthlessly prioritise to hit them.

• Infectious passion - We highly value team members who love the career path they've chosen and strive for mastery.

• Yes -We highly value team members who love the career path they've chosen and strive for mastery.

• Create, launch, evolve - Creation is the spark of learning. Launch it internally, engage with customers, gather feedback, and evolve.

Perks & Benefits

• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

• Central CBD location

• Vibrant office culture – open plan space, birthday celebrations, team events (hello, movie nights + office jukebox!)

• Access to EAP mental health & wellbeing services

• Corporate swag pack

If you're ready to bring your A-game to a tech-forward startup, click APPLY NOW to submit your CV and cover letter. Have questions? Reach out to us at [email protected] 

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