Junior Full-Stack Developer

• Are you someone who is DRIVING themselves to peak performance?

• Are you excited by HELPING PEOPLE create technology that impacts millions every day?

If you answered YES to these questions, you may be a fit for Appetiser Apps.

Join a high-performance team who are striving to go from an Australian market leader to a worldwide phenomenon. Our competitors cannot keep up with our technology, pace, and track record of successful clients.

We need ambitious people like YOU to help us grow by 10X over the next 5 years.

• Has a strong work ethic and takes ownership of their learning

• Is hungry to improve every day and open to feedback

• Understands core programming fundamentals and is excited to build real-world applications

• Has some hands-on experience (school projects, internships, freelance, or personal projects) in web or mobile development

• Basic understanding of Git for version control

• Ability to write clean, readable, and maintainable code

• Basic knowledge of unit testing principles

• Understanding of how APIs work (REST fundamentals)

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban)

• Stable internet connection (minimum 30 Mbps download / 10 Mbps upload)

• Own laptop/desktop capable of handling development work

• Nice to have: Experience building projects using any modern backend framework (e.g., PHP/Laravel or similar architecture)

• Understanding of databases and basic SQL schema design

• Knowledge of clean coding principles (e.g., SOLID fundamentals)

• Basic understanding of RESTful API design and testing (e.g., Postman, Insomnia, or similar tools)

• Exposure to deployment processes or cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure, or similar) is a plus

• Comfortable with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, Vuejs

• Experience working with any modern frontend framework/library

• Understanding of responsive design and reusable component architecture

• Exposure to testing tools or static typing (e.g., TypeScript) is a bonus

• Flexible Work Arrangements: The ability to work from anywhere in the world as long as you perform.

• Accelerate Your Career: After your probation period, you’ll receive regular performance and salary reviews every 6 months, giving you clear opportunities to advance based on your impact, growth, and contributions.

• Fast-Track Junior Progression: Every 4 months, you’ll have the opportunity for a performance and compensation review, ensuring your hard work and improvement are recognized early and often. Your career progression is merit-based; the more you learn, take initiative, and consistently deliver quality work, the faster you can level up.

• Become Your Best: Set personal & professional goals every quarter with your talent coach. Get optional counselling along the way.

• Global Impact: Build products that reach users worldwide and truly make a difference in the world!

• Public Recognition: Track your achievements as you build a personal portfolio & track record.

• Join a Culture of Drivers: Become part of a team that’s striving to be their very best.

Monthly salary ranges from AUD 420–600, depending on hiring region, experience, and local market benchmarks.

If this resonates with you, please apply today.

P.S. We're hiring multiple individuals. If you want to recommend someone, please email us; an attractive referral bonus awaits!

P.P.S. If you have any questions, email us at talent.acquisition@appetiserapps.com