Junior Full-Stack Developer (Laravel and VueJS)

"Appetiser challenges me to give the best version of myself. I like how the company is transparent about its business model and anyone can contribute with an idea for its improvement. The culture within the team is unique and everyone is talented and skillful in their profession. We set goals guided by virtues created by the team rather than the traditional core values.” - Jeff Miralles / iOS 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.

YOU WILL:

• BUILD beautiful websites using HTML and CSS to bring creative ideas to life.

• COLLABORATE with designers and developers to create web apps and backend mobile solutions.

• COORDINATE with teams to launch content, setting clear timelines and expectations.

• PLAN for the unexpected by preparing backup solutions to ensure site reliability.

• GROW and maintain the website by expanding its features and keeping content fresh.

• LEAD projects and, when needed, take charge of a team from start to finish.

• ADAPT quickly and take on new tasks as they arise.

Requirements

​​The right fit for this role is DETERMINED, CURIOUS and EAGER TO GROW with:

• 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

Frontend/Backend

• Basic understanding of Git for version control

• Writing clean, readable, and maintainable code

• Basic knowledge of unit testing

• Understanding how APIs work (REST basics)

• Familiarity with Agile practices (Scrum or Kanban)

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

• Own laptop/desktop capable of handling development work

Backend:

• Experience building projects using Laravel (v10 or later is a plus)

• Understanding of databases and basic SQL schema design

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

• Basic understanding of RESTful APIs and how to test them (Postman, Insomnia, etc.)

• Exposure to deployment or cloud platforms like AWS is a plus

Frontend:

• Comfortable with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript

• Experience working with a modern framework (Nuxt.js is a plus)

• Understanding of responsive design and reusable components

• Exposure to testing tools (Vitest, Cypress, Playwright) or TypeScript is a bonus

Join our team!

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

• Accelerate Your Career: After probation, you get performance reviews every 6 months. Progress based on merit faster than ever before.

• 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 personalportfolio & track record.

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

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