Senior Full-Stack Engineer

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For over almost 60 years, our solutions have enabled impactful connections between some of the world’s leading brands and their customers. And while we’ve already done a lot of work we’re proud of, we’re just getting started! 

We’re a global technology company focused on creating dynamic, smart, personalized and engaging customer experiences powered by our range of digital hardware, our proprietary content management system and our industry leading signage solutions. (For example: If you’ve ordered in-store or in the drive-thru at McDonald’s somewhere in the world in the last few years, chances are you’ve interacted with our digital solutions.) We work in over 50 global markets and have 9 offices around the world, with a global headquarters proudly located in our founding home of Sydney, Australia. 

Coates Group has the values of a family-owned business and the innovative spirit of a start-up, both which fuel our purpose – Creating Connections. Empowering Partnerships. Always Evolving.  Through hard work, dedication and creativity, we’ve become industry leaders who have won awards and set records while remaining focused on continual growth and evolution. We are a 2x Australia Good Design Award winner and successfully completed the largest hardware deployment in Quick Service Restaurant history. 

We are curious, charismatic, authentic and we value and leverage the diversity of our crew. We are imaginers, kindness enthusiasts, experts, creators, thinkers, challengers, collaborators and over-achievers. And together, as a Crew, we are revolutionizing the way the world’s leading brands leverage technology to drive the best customer experiences.
The Senior Full-Stack Engineer will lead the technical execution and strategic development for Digital Menu Board solutions for Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) clients. This role aims to deliver high-quality Content Management System (CMS) features, driving architectural decisions, and ensuring scalable and robust solutions. By leveraging deep expertise in TypeScript, cloud infrastructure, and object-oriented programming, this Senior Engineer will play a pivotal role in mentoring team members, leading complex projects, and fostering a culture of technical excellence and proactive innovation.

Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership: Lead the design and implementation of scalable, maintainable digital menu board features and services, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Strategic Mentorship: Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented development environment.
• Architectural Oversight: Define and uphold architectural standards and best practices for system design and development.
• Quality Assurance & Code Review: Drive quality through robust testing, code reviews, and the adoption of best practices across the development lifecycle.
• Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps Collaboration: Partner with DevOps teams to optimize cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to incorporate emerging technologies and practices that enhance product performance and team efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Technical Skills:
• Extensive expertise in TypeScript, JavaScript, and object-oriented programming.
• Advanced backend development skills with frameworks like NestJS and Express.
• Proficient in frontend frameworks: Angular & React.
• Strong architectural design skills and experience implementing scalable systems.
• Deep knowledge of cloud infrastructure, preferably AWS, and DevOps practices.
• Additional Knowledge (Preferred):
• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science (or equivalent experience and/or certifications).
• Experience with CMS development and digital signage solutions.
• Proven track record of leading technical teams and delivering enterprise-level projects.
• Advanced understanding of security best practices in cloud environments.

Success Factors:

• High-Impact Feature Delivery: Consistent execution of complex features and enhancements with measurable positive impact on client satisfaction.
• Team Development & Retention: Effective mentoring and leadership resulting in a skilled, cohesive, and motivated engineering team.
• Technical Strategy Execution: Successful implementation of strategic technical initiatives aligning with organizational objectives.
• Cross-Functional Influence: Demonstrated collaboration with cross-functional teams, leading to improved product outcomes and streamlined workflows.

Capabilities:

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