We're reimagining the way Australians live, work, and play. We own and manage some of the most recognisable and loved retail destinations across Australia.

 
We’re evolving our portfolio into destinations that offer a broad selection of retail, residential, and office spaces. Through our diverse portfolio, data-led decision-making, and nationwide development pipeline, we do things differently.

We are Vicinity.

Role purpose

The Full Stack Engineer at Vicinity is tasked with implementing robust and scalable backend and frontend solutions across our portfolio of web, mobile app, kiosk and interactive platforms. This role involves creating efficient server-side applications and APIs, while also integrating with and / or building frontend solutions to deliver seamless user experiences.

The Full Stack Engineer will work closely with UX designers, data engineers, data scientists and the digital and marketing teams to bring innovative ideas to life. Additionally, they will work with testers, cyber security, risk and governance teams to ensure all products are delivered at the highest quality and standards, as well as full compliance with Vicinity’s policies.

The Full Stack Engineer will be involved in designing, building, reviewing, testing, debugging and troubleshooting code. The Full Stack Engineer will collaborate closely with DevOps on various range of solutions and technologies, automating all repeatable processes. The role will consistently deliver high quality products and solutions to support the business transformation agenda through collaboration across the broader Vicinity team.
Key Accountabilities

Expectations, Deliverables & Accountabilities

Backend Development
• Design, implement and maintain scalable backend systems
• Ensure high performance and security of server-side applications
• Write clean, maintainable and efficient code
• Implement security best practices for data handling and storage
• Deliver robust backend systems that meet performance benchmarks
• Ensure backend systems are secure and comply with data protection regulations
• Maintain high code quality and adhere to best practices
API Integration
• Develop and maintain REST APIs
• Ensure seamless integration between frontend and backend systems
• Document APIs for ease of use by other developers and teams
• Troubleshoot and resolve API-related issues
• Provide reliable and well-documented APIs
• Ensure data flows smoothly between frontend and backend systems
• Resolve integration issues promptly to minimise downtime

Database Management
• Handle database design, optimisation and maintenance to support various applications, ensuring data integrity and performance
• Design efficient database schemas
• Perform regular database tuning and optimisation
• Ensure data security and integrity
• Handle database migrations and updates
• Maintain efficient and secure databases
• Ensure data integrity and prevent data loss
• Optimize database performance to support application needs

Frontend Development    
• Develop and maintain responsive and intuitive user interfaces for web and mobile applications
• Delivery of responsive client-side solutions that work across all browsers, platforms and devices
• Delivery of frontend websites and applications from conception through to go-live
• Ensure technical feasibility of UI/UX designs
• Build and maintain re-usable front-end libraries and frameworks
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate wireframes into high-quality code
• Implement, test and deploy changes and updates to production websites
• Ensure compliance with Web standards and accessibility requirements
• Apply automated testing to remove the need for manual regression testing

Collaborative Development    
• Work closely with UX designers, data engineers and other team members, participating in collaborative problem solving and alignment to team goals
• Implement security controls and best practices to protect data and digital products from security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Monitor security logs and events for suspicious activity and investigate and response to security incidents as necessary.
• Collaborate with compliance teams to ensure digital products meet regulatory requirements and pass audits and certifications.

Key Role Relationships

1. Solution Architects/Software Engineers/Developers: Collaboration with architects and engineers is critical for optimal design and implementation of high value add digital products that align with Vicinity’s strategic aspirations
2. DevOps Engineers: Collaboration with DevOps engineers is crucial for deploying robust applications, optimizing performance, and ensuring smooth integration of code changes into CI/CD pipeline
3. Cybersecurity: Partnering with cybersecurity specialists to ensure that digital products are developed and deployed securely, implementing best practices for data protection and compliance
4. Business Stakeholders/Product Owners: Understanding the business requirements and priorities and aligning development initiatives to support the organization’s goals and objectives
5. UX/UI Designers: Collaboration with UX/UI Designers to ensure the user interfaces are both functional and aesthetically pleasing

Experience & Capabilities 

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE (what you have done)    
• 5+ years of commercial development experience using React.js
• 5+ years of Typescript
• 5+ years of database design and implementation
• 5+ years of building API endpoints

CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE (what you need to know)    
• Expert knowledge of one or more server-side programming languages
• Expert knowledge of HTML, CSS, REST APIs
• Expert knowledge of Node.JS
• Experience with Next.js highly advantageous
• Experience with database development
• Knowledge of Object Orientated principles
• Experience building data intensive REST based applications
• Mobile App development highly advantageous
• Experience with Microservices paradigm highly advantageous

CAPABILITIES (what you can do)    
• Rapid translation (…and sometimes creation) of wireframes and schematics into working prototypes
• Delivery of responsive client-side solutions that work across all browsers, platforms and devices
• Delivery of dynamic client-side solutions that integrate with REST API backend
• Delivery of frontend websites and applications from conception through to go-live
• Maintain and support existing portfolio of shopping centre websites
• Pilot, introduce and demonstrate cutting edge web-based technology to our business
• Foster a digital first, consumer centric culture that inspire all our people to become data digital advocates
• Solving technical spikes and complex technical problems
• Provide guidance to other technical resources within the team
• Provide solution design and work breakdown structures

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES (who you are)
• Problem solver: Ability to troubleshoot complex issues and find effective solutions
• Team Player: Work effectively in cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts clearly
• Adaptability: Able to quickly learn new technologies and adapt to changing requirements
• Attention to detail: Thoroughness in implementing and documenting solutions to ensure reliability
• Continuous learner: Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry best practices to enhance skills and knowledge
• Take Ownership: Acknowledge that system support may extend beyond standard business hours as needed

 

Why Vicinity?

Our benefits program focuses on creating an awesome place to work in which our people are rewarded and recognised. This includes:

• Flexible working options 
• Birthday leave & purchased additional leave
• $1,000 worth of VCX securities rewarded for eligible team members
• Internal mentoring program
• Generous Parental Leave

We live and work by our values of Respect, Integrity, Customer Focus, Collaboration and Excellence.  They are the foundation to everything we do and provide us a north star with which we can shape meaningful places where communities connect.

At Vicinity we embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment where we attract, retain and develop our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

Our people and our Employee Advocacy Groups (Gender Balance, Cultural Diversity, Disability & Access and Pride & Allies) actively build community and provide allyship within Vicinity. If you’d like to speak to someone to understand what it’s like firsthand to work here, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team.

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Email: [email protected]

Phone: +61 3 7001 4000 (request to speak to our Talent Acquisition team)

Note: To be eligible to apply for this position, you must have existing, relevant Australian work rights. At the later stages of the recruitment process the shortlisted candidate/candidates will be required to undergo a Criminal History Background/Police Check as a mandatory part of the process. Additional qualification checks may also be required dependant on role and level.