Web Software Engineer

About Us
Blackmagic Design is a well-established international company, headquartered in Melbourne, that creates innovative solutions for the television and film production industries. Our products are used globally by professionals working at the highest levels of content creation.

We are known for our commitment to engineering excellence, with a team of talented hardware and software engineers, experienced and approachable leadership, and a deep base of in-house intellectual property.

Overview of the Role
We are seeking a Web Software Engineer to join our growing team. You will be responsible for the design and implementation of web infrastructure and architecture, working across client-side and server-side technologies in a UNIX-based environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building robust web systems and solving real-world engineering problems in a fast-paced, product-driven environment.

Education

• Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering (or equivalent)

Experience

• 4+ years of relevant software development experience

• Minimum 3 years of commercial experience with Node.js (non-negotiable)

Required Technical Skills

• Proficient in ECMAScript ES6+

• Significant development experience on UNIX/Linux/macOS platforms

• Strong understanding of software engineering best practices

• Significant experience with server-side web technologies (e.g. Node.js v10+)

• Experience with client-side web technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, AngularJS or Backbone

• Experience with remote hosting platforms (e.g. AWS)

• Git version control

Highly Regarded Skills

• Experience with e-commerce platforms or projects

• Experience with nginx

• Experience with MySQL, MongoDB, or memcached

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines

• Exposure to React

Soft Skills

• Demonstrated ability to deliver working solutions

• Flexible and adaptive in approach

• Clear and effective communicator

• Motivated and enthusiastic

• Works well independently and takes initiative

• Eager to learn and stay current with new technologies

• Genuine interest in web technologies