Why This Job is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
This backend role sits squarely in the part of SaaS where product value depends on dependable data flows, system reliability, and careful domain modelling. CorePlan’s platform supports operational workflows in mining, which typically means integrating field inputs with central systems and turning them into usable, timely information. That combination makes backend engineering less about isolated services and more about building foundations that customers rely on daily.
For a SaaS career, the work maps well to patterns that recur across B2B platforms: evolving an API surface over time, keeping a relational data model healthy as usage grows, and improving delivery quality through testing and CI/CD. Experience with TypeScript, Django, PostgreSQL, and common cloud tooling translates cleanly to many product-led and enterprise SaaS environments where maintainability and operational confidence are as important as feature output.
This position suits an engineer who prefers collaborative product development over ticket-only execution, and who enjoys balancing new capability with technical stewardship. It will appeal to someone comfortable owning backend decisions, participating in reviews and documentation, and working across functions to ship end-to-end outcomes in a remote setup.
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Job Description
At CorePlan, we’re building a modern SaaS platform that transforms how the mining industry operates. Our platform helps mining exploration and drilling companies simplify drilling management operations, connect field data, and make faster, data-driven decisions. We’re scaling fast and expanding our engineering team to keep up with our growing customer base across Australia and beyond.
We’re looking for a Software Engineer to help us design, build, and scale the next generation of our CorePlan products. You’ll work closely with our Head of Engineering and cross-functional product teams to deliver clean, reliable, and maintainable code that drives real-world impact. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys backend architecture, thrives in collaborative environments, and is motivated by seeing their work make a difference in the hands of customers.
What you’ll do:
Build scalable backend services with Node.js (TypeScript) and Python (Django)
Design and optimise PostgreSQL database for scale
Collaborate with frontend, product and design teams to deliver end-to-end features
Drive code quality through testing, reviews, CI/CD improvements, and contributions to architectural decisions
What you’ll bring:
3+ years’ experience developing web applications in Django or similar Python frameworks
Experience with software development practices and tools (e.g. AWS, Git, Docker, CI/CD, automated testing)
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Good collaborative skills: shaping new features, reviewing code, and documenting code
A bachelor’s degree in computer science or software engineering or similar is advantageous, but not essential.
What you will love about working with us:
Working with a modern tech stack in a team that values using cutting edge tech and keeping tech debt under control
An exciting and dynamic startup environment where your voice is heard across the whole team, and your decisions have lasting impact
Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
Competitive salary and opportunities for growth as we scale.
Parental leave top-up above government entitlements
EAP wellbeing support for you and your immediate family
