Help us build the operating system for global trade.

We’re looking for a Mid-level Software Developer who’s excited to work on complex problems in a high-impact environment, and help reshape one of the world’s oldest and most essential industries.

Modern tech stack (TypeScript, Node.js, Vue.js, AWS)

Tight-knit and experienced tech team

Work on software powering global logistics

Flexible hybrid role based out of our Brisbane HQ

Join a team built on curiosity, collaboration and the occasional nautical pun

At Explorate, you’ll help build the technology that powers global supply chains, designing scalable solutions, improving product performance, and delivering features that drive real-world impact for freight forwarders and customers.

About Explorate

Global trade is one of the largest and most foundational industries in the world, but it’s long overdue for a smarter, more human approach.

At Explorate, we’re combining powerful technology and expert service to simplify the freight forwarding experience and help businesses compete globally.

Headquartered in Brisbane, with offices across Australia’s eastern seaboard, we’re growing fast and rethinking logistics from the inside out - and we’re looking for great people to help us do it.

Our Values

We’re clear, curious, confident, supportive and relentless in our pursuit of excellence. What matters to us:

Having each other’s backs and doing what we say we’ll do

Creating space for different perspectives and lived experiences

Getting better every day, as individuals and as a team

Taking responsibility for the impact we have, and making it a good one

We know diverse teams build better businesses, and we strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply, even if you don’t meet every single requirement. They’re a guide, not a checklist.

The Role

You’ll design, build and maintain the systems that make Explorate’s platform work, ensuring scalability, performance, and impact.

You’ll be responsible for:

Designing and implementing new features and systems

Maintaining and optimising backend performance and scalability

Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues in a large codebase

Conducting code reviews and mentoring junior developers

Collaborating with Product, Design and Ops to align technical delivery with business needs

Supporting a culture of continuous improvement and learning

Skills/Qualifications:

5+ years professional experience with JavaScript/node.js, with a primary focus on backend solutions.

Proficient in software performance optimisation techniques, able to identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements to enhance the system's overall scalability and stability.

Knowledge of testing methodologies and frameworks to ensure the quality and reliability of the software and a commitment to ongoing continual improvement of testing processes.

Solid understanding of system architecture principles and scalability considerations to design and develop solutions that can handle increasing demands and scale with growing user bases.

Comfortable working within a large code base to identify, triage, debug and fix issues and bugs, sometimes with limited information.

Leadership skills and the ability to guide and mentor junior developers, providing support, sharing knowledge, and fostering their professional growth.

Even Better:

Familiarity with Express.js, Sequelize and other backend frameworks

Familiarity with Vue.js, or other frontend frameworks

Experience with TypeScript and tooling

Developed within AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or other cloud-based environments

Experience and passion for Continuous Improvement and CD/DevOps

Deep understanding about security issues in software design and development

Work experience at a rapidly growing startup

Contributed to Open Source projects

Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science or related field

What we offer:

Competitive base salary + super

Annual $1,500 Learning & Development budget

Flexible hybrid work model

Friday innovation sessions to learn, share and recharge

A modern office on James Street in Fortitude Valley

Regular team events and shared wins

A collaborative and supportive team environment