Software Engineer, Go

Tasks will be scoped collaboratively and may include small features, bug fixes, documentation, testing, code review, planning notes, or advice matched to your skills.




This role is remote within Australia. Applicants should currently live in Australia so collaboration, context and volunteer coordination can stay aligned with Barayamal's Australian programs.




What you may work on

- Software, documentation or coordination tasks agreed around your availability.

- Improvements that support First Nations entrepreneurs, volunteers and program participants.

- Practical technical work that can be completed asynchronously and remotely.

- Knowledge sharing with other volunteers where appropriate.




Preferred experience

- Relevant software, technology or equivalent project experience preferred. For developer-focused roles, 2+ years Java, backend, web development or equivalent project experience is preferred, not essential.

- Experience with Git, documentation, testing or collaborative tools is helpful.

- Clear communication, reliability and respect for First Nations-led work.

- Interest in social impact, Indigenous entrepreneurship or non-profit technology.




Volunteer terms

This is not paid employment and does not involve fixed shifts, mandatory attendance, penalties for absence or a guaranteed volume of tasks. Any contribution is discussed and agreed around your reasonable availability.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing high-quality applications. They will also be responsible for designing and implementing testable and scalable code. 

 

Responsibilities

Develop quality software and web applications
Analyze and maintain existing software applications
Design highly scalable, testable code
Discover and fix programming bugs




Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or related field
Development experience with programming languages
SQL database or relational database skills