Full Stack Developer

Make a meaningful difference with us We’re looking for someone who wants to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. To build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others. As a Full Stack Developer, you will play a key role in developing, maintaining and enhancing critical mobile and web applications that support UnitingCare's services and strategic digital initiatives. Working within our Digital & Technology team, you'll contribute to the delivery of innovative, secure and scalable technology solutions while collaborating with a range of technical and business stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a significant digital project supporting BlueCare, helping deliver contemporary applications that improve outcomes for our people, customers and communities. You'll be involved across the full software development lifecycle, building solutions that have real impact across one of Australia's leading care organisation Please note, this position is a two-Year Fixed Term Contract based at 192 Ann Street, Brisbane, with hybrid work arrangements available.

Your part in our UnitingCare team:

• Develop, maintain and enhance mobile and web applications across front-end and back-end environments.
• Design and build scalable solutions using React Native and ExpressJS.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and technical teams to translate business requirements into practical digital solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues, bugs and production incidents to ensure system stability and performance.
• Support API integrations, database management and cloud-hosted applications.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, system enhancements and platform upgrades.
• Participate in testing, deployment and release activities across multiple digital platforms.
• Support Azure DevOps pipelines and modern software development practices.
• Ensure solutions meet security, quality and performance standards while adhering to development best practices.

What makes a difference for us?

We're looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with a passion for innovation, collaboration and delivering high-quality digital solutions.

To be successful, you will ideally bring:

• Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer within a modern software development environment.
• Strong experience developing applications using React Native.
• Experience across both front-end and back-end development.
• Experience developing applications for web, Android and iOS platforms.
• Strong skills in JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js and ExpressJS.
• Experience working with APIs, databases and cloud-based technologies.
• Experience working within Agile delivery environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to satisfy the relevant pre-employment probity checks, including a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, Right to Work in Australia verification and qualification check where applicable.
• Highly regarded: 42–3+ years’ commercial React Native development experience.
• Experience with Azure and Azure DevOps environments.
• Experience with PostgreSQL, GraphQL and RESTful APIs.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps practices and modern software engineering methodologies.
• Experience supporting mobile application deployments across Apple App Store and Google Play platforms.
• Experience working within large, complex or enterprise organisations.
• Previous experience delivering customer-facing digital products and applications.

What makes a difference for you?

The opportunity to be part of the second-largest Queensland employer who has been leading by example for more than 100 years. Joining our team, you’ll be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. We’re a proud not-for-profit with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital. Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance Access to salary packaging, meal and entertainment benefits - up to $15,900 per year tax free as well as up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for meal and entertainment benefits. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the SalaryPackagingExplained link A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months’ service, in addition to the government scheme Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events Career development opportunitiesto challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others Child safe, Child friendly UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will: provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur abide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct Scheme Diversity & Inclusion Our approach is simple– everybody iswelcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values.We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. Safe workplace We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We work together to protect children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support. We speak up for their safety to ensure their voices are heard. Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication in preventing abuse, harm and exploitation across UnitingCare. UnitingCare is the second-largest Queensland employer, with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of UnitingCare, BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital. When you join the UnitingCare family, you are part of something bigger. We are a proud not-for-profit with a compassionate and inclusive team who are committed to the work we do. People who want to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. For more than 100 years we’ve been inspired by our mission to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities. www.unitingcareqld.com.au We’re on a mission to make a meaningful difference every day, working with thousands of Australians to ensure they live life in all its fullness. We want people who are great as individuals, and even better in a team. People who stand up for what is right. Who are open to new ideas. Who champion innovation. Who lead through learning, and lead by example. So, if you’re looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, to grow, thrive and to be rewarded, it’s time you joined our UnitingCare familiy.