Backend Developer

Backend Developer

Tennis Australia is embarking on a phase of Digital Transformation, and as a result, an opportunity has emerged for a Backend Engineer. The Digital Transformation Program will establish new digital experiences, foundational capabilities and strategic enablers. Unified Digital Experience will cover Web and Mobile Digital Presence for Tennis Australia. This digital experience will enhance how our customers find courts, coaches and tournaments, participate in Leagues and Tournaments, manage their rating and ranking, and administrators and deliverers who organise and deliver Tennis.

If you need assistance or adjustments to participate fully in the application process, please contact recruit@tennis.com.au.

About the role

Join Tennis Australia as a Backend Engineer and play a pivotal role in our Digital Transformation Program.  You’ll help create a unified ecosystem, including a completely revamped tennis.com.au. 

As a Backend Engineer, you will design and integrate API’s with external vendors leveraging Azure services like Service Bus, APIM, and Function Apps to enhance Tennis Australia’s Integration Platform. Your work will help build seamless digital experiences for player, coaches, and fans.   

You will play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining Azure- based solutions, including API deployment and static web apps. With a focus on Azure DevOps, you’ll be responsible for setting development standards, ensuring robust deployment pipelines, and automating key processes for high- quality, scalable solutions.

In this role, you will:

• Develop, support, and enhance both new and existing APIs and Function Apps to connect external vendors with the Tennis Australia service bus.
• Build Azure DevOps resources for API deployment and development.
• Continuously strive to enhance processes and technologies, challenge established practices, and advocate for the highest standards of quality in all development initiatives.
• Create and maintain unit tests and system tests, ensuring that these tests are automated and integrated within the Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) process to guarantee the development of robust and reliable software.
• Collaborate with fellow team members, including developers, testers, business analysts, and product owners, to ensure that solutions effectively meet the client's requirements.
• Promptly address and resolve issues to uphold system reliability and enhance user satisfaction. This involves demonstrating a thorough understanding of the underlying problems and effectively communicating the trade-offs and potential solutions.

About you

What you will bring to the role:

• Proficiency in C# and API integration.
• Experience building Azure DevOps resources for the development and deployment of API ‘s
• Proficient in utilizing Azure Function Apps for streamlined application development.
• Skilled in establishing observability protocols, including the implementation of metrics and logging.
• Demonstrated expertise in building Web Services and Web APIs, with a focus on implementing effective application telemetry and configuring dashboards and alerts for both business and operational metrics.
• Proven ability to develop Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Previous experience with OAuth and Auth0, particularly in relation to Single Sign-On (SSO) projects, along with a comprehensive understanding of OAuth concepts.
• You must hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check.

What’s in it for you?

• Career development with a range of formal education and on-the-job training opportunities
• Tickets to the Australian Open
• Monthly health & wellbeing activities through our Thrive program.
• Onsite gym & tennis facilities
• Flexible working practices
• Free car parking
• A range of discounts from our sponsorship partners

To Apply

If you think you’re up to the challenge, we’d love to hear from you! A copy of the position description can be found here. Please submit your resume and cover letter via our online application system. Please note, only applications that include a portfolio will be considered.

Tennis Australia is committed to providing a safe environment for all tennis participants, including children and young people. It is essential everyone involved with delivering tennis in Australia understands their responsibility in relation to child-safety.

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