Our long-term client is an experienced software developer who has taken his expertise from Sydney to regional Australia, helping local businesses solve technology challenges and unlock new opportunities through software development and AI.

With demand for his services continuing to grow, he is looking to bring on his first employee, a motivated Junior Software Developer who is eager to learn, build quality software and develop their career under the guidance of an exceptional technical mentor.

Reward & Benefits

• Salary upto $85,000 + super

• Fully remote working environment

• Direct, one-on-one mentoring from an experienced senior developer

• Hands-on exposure to full-stack development, AI and real-world client solutions

• Opportunity to develop strong coding practices and technical foundations

• Work across varied projects with genuine scope to grow your skills

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to work across the full software development lifecycle, building practical solutions that solve real business problems. You'll contribute to a variety of client projects, with exposure to AI-enabled solutions, automation, application development and front-end experiences.

We're looking for someone with solid foundational software development skills, strong hands-on coding ability and a natural interest in front-end development, UI/UX and creating intuitive, visually appealing applications. Your programming language is less important than your fundamentals, curiosity and willingness to learn. Whether your experience is in TypeScript, PHP, Ruby, Python or another language, you'll have the opportunity to broaden your technical capabilities while learning how to design, build and maintain quality software.

About the organisation & culture

You'll work directly with an experienced lead developer who has built his career working with some of Sydney's leading software product companies. Having relocated to regional Australia, he now helps local businesses access high-quality technical expertise, using software and AI to automate processes, solve problems and improve business outcomes.

As his first employee, you'll enjoy close collaboration, direct access to his technical knowledge and the opportunity to learn from someone who is genuinely invested in developing your skills. He's also an approachable and engaging mentor, with a background as a professional musician in New York before moving into software development.

This is a rare opportunity for a junior developer who wants more than just a job. You'll gain practical experience, personalised guidance and the foundations to become a capable, well-rounded software developer.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, you will need to meet most of the following criteria:

• Foundational software development skills, with hands-on coding experience in one or more programming languages.

• An interest in full-stack development, with a natural preference for front-end development and UI/UX.

• An appreciation for clean code, intuitive user experiences and building quality software.

• Curiosity about AI and how it can be applied to solve real-world business problems.

• A proactive attitude, strong problem-solving skills and a genuine desire to learn from an experienced mentor.

• Clear communication skills and the ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.

If you're a junior developer looking to accelerate your skills, work on real-world solutions and learn directly from an experienced software professional, apply now to find out more about this opportunity.

Peoplebank and Leaders IT are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process due to your circumstances, please let us know—we’re here to support you.

Junior Software Developer - AI & Front-End

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