About SMEC AI

The Small to Medium Enterprise Centre of Artificial Intelligence (SMEC AI) is a Federal Government funded initiative operated by Boab AI.

We help Australian SMEs adopt and commercialise AI through consultations, pilot projects, and hands-on implementation.

Our team works at the intersection of innovation, automation, and applied AI — helping real businesses turn AI technologies into growth opportunities.

About the Role

We’re looking for a junior full stack developer who’s passionate about coding, hungry to learn, and excited by the potential of AI and automation.

You don’t need deep AI experience, just strong programming skills, curiosity, and a willingness to experiment with new tools. You’ll work closely with our AI Agent Implementation Lead to build and improve applications that make businesses smarter and more efficient.

You’ll join a small, innovative technical team building the next generation of AI-powered business tools. You’ll help real companies automate repetitive work, experiment with emerging AI APIs, and bring practical ideas to life, all while levelling up your full-stack skills in a supportive environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

Design, build, test and maintain web applications and automation tools in collaboration with the AI Agent Implementation Lead.

Develop front-end components and implement back-end APIs using modern frameworks (React, Node.js, or Python).

Integrate AI APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Relevance AI, etc.) into simple, real-world workflows.

Apply AI-assisted software engineering practices — using AI coding copilots, automated documentation, and testing tools to enhance productivity and code quality.

Support internal automation projects and prototype tools that streamline operations for SMEs.

Document, test, and review code in GitHub, contributing to continuous improvement.

Troubleshoot and maintain existing systems while learning new frameworks and techniques.

Tech Stack & Tools

You don’t need to know everything — we’ll help you learn. Familiarity or willingness to learn these is a plus:

Frontend: React, TypeScript, HTML, CSS

Backend: Node.js, Python

Databases: PostgreSQL, Firebase Firestore, or other relational/NoSQL databases

AI Tools: OpenAI API, Anthropic Claude, Relevance AI, Perplexity

Automation: N8N, Zapier, Make

DevOps: Docker, GitHub Actions, AWS or GCP

Who You Are

You love turning ideas into working code and seeing users benefit from your work.

You’re curious about how AI and automation can solve everyday business challenges.

You learn fast, ask great questions, and enjoy collaborating in small teams.

You take ownership - you don’t just follow specs, you improve them.

What We’re Looking For

Experience (commercial or personal projects) developing full-stack web applications.

Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript or Python.

Understanding of REST APIs, responsive UI design, and Git-based workflows.

Willingness to learn and experiment with AI APIs and automation platforms.

Positive, proactive attitude and willingness to take ownership of projects.

Nice to Have:

Hands-on experience with tools like LangChain, n8n, or Zapier.

Familiarity with cloud services (AWS/GCP) or CI/CD pipelines.

Experience in early-stage/start-up environments.

Learning & Growth

You’ll be mentored by the AI Agent Implementation Lead and get hands-on exposure to:

Designing and deploying AI-powered applications

Building workflow automations that integrate real-world APIs

Scalable full-stack application development

Working directly with SMEs to see how your work creates measurable impact

Over time, you’ll develop the skills to lead your own AI implementation projects within SMEC AI’s growing technical team.

Culture & Benefits

Flexible hybrid work — balance in-office collaboration and remote focus time.

High ownership, responsibility, and freedom to shape how you work and what you build.

Opportunity to work on meaningful projects that help Australian businesses grow responsibly with AI.

Why Join SMEC AI

Learn directly from senior engineers and innovators in Australia’s AI ecosystem.

Work on projects that deliver real value to small and medium-sized businesses.

Be part of a small, energetic team that values curiosity, initiative, and creativity.

Enjoy flexibility, mentorship, and the chance to grow quickly in a cutting-edge field.

Salary Range: $80,000–$110,000 AUD (inclusive of superannuation)