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UpGuard

Senior Web Developer

UpGuard
AustraliaPosted 6 days agoDiscoveredMatch locked
RemoteFull-Time8+ years expSoftware Engineering

Who are we?

At UpGuard , we are replacing manual security bottlenecks with AI-driven precision. Fresh off a US$75M Series C, we are scaling our infrastructure to process 100 billion risk signals daily. This isn't just growth; it's a total reimagining of how the world manages cyber risk. We build the Cyber Risk Posture Management (CRPM) platform that security teams actually love. By integrating security ratings, threat intel, and agentic AI, we empower organisations to stay ahead of an ever evolving attack surface. We aren't just building another tool; we're defining a category. We provide the autonomy to ship world-class technology and the resources to do it at a global scale.

Where does this role fit in?

The Marketing team at UpGuard includes multiple marketing and design functions, including Product Marketing, Demand Gen, Marketing Ops, Content Marketing, SEO, Community, Design, and Video. UpGuard's vision is to become a leader in the markets we play in (Cyber VRM, Attack Surface Management) by providing a best-in-class SaaS platform for organizations to manage their third-party risk and external attack surface. Our purpose as a Marketing team is to facilitate this goal by growing UpGuard with a repeatable and scalable marketing engine and a leading brand. This role is a pivotal technical position within UpGuard's marketing team, focusing on the

full-stack development

of our website. You'll be instrumental in building robust and high-performing web experiences, from intricate front-end interfaces to powerful back-end systems (largely leveraging Netlify). This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to our ongoing

tech stack evolution

, including the implementation of the

Astro

framework. You'll work closely with our cross-functional web team, including designers, content strategists, and SEO specialists, to translate design concepts into functional realities, develop interactive tools, and ensure our website stands as a leading example of modern web development in the SaaS space.

What will you do?

•

Full-Stack Web Development

Take ownership of both front-end and back-end development for UpGuard's marketing website, ensuring seamless integration, high performance, and scalability. •

Tech Stack Evolution & Implementation

Play a key role in the research, adoption, and implementation of new web technologies, with a strong focus on

Astro

,

Netlify

and other modern frameworks, contributing to architectural decisions and best practices. •

Build Interactive Experiences

Develop and implement dynamic and

interactive content

, including tools, calculators, and programmatic features, working closely with designers to bring user experience concepts to life. •

CMS Integration & Optimization

Work with various modern CMS platforms, optimizing their integration and performance to facilitate content delivery and marketing initiatives. •

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Collaborate effectively with our web designers and key project stakeholders to implement UI/UX designs, and with content and SEO specialists to ensure technical SEO best practices and content delivery. •

Performance & Security

Develop with a strong focus on website performance, accessibility, responsiveness, and security across all devices and browsers. •

Maintenance & Support

Provide ongoing maintenance, troubleshooting, and support for existing website features and infrastructure.

What will you bring?

•

Full-Stack Development Expertise with emphasis on front-end skills

Proven experience (8+ years) with a strong portfolio of projects, ideally within a

SaaS environment

. •

Modern Web Technologies

A comprehensive understanding and hands-on experience with a range of modern web technologies, including front-end frameworks (e.g., Astro, React, Vue, Svelte) and back-end languages/frameworks (we're predominantly Typescript on Node.js/Deno but experience in Python, Ruby, and Infrastructure-as-a-Service platforms is considered valuable). •

CMS Proficiency

Experience working with and optimizing various Content Management Systems (CMS). •

UI/UX Implementation

Strong ability to translate design mockups and UX flows into pixel-perfect and highly functional web interfaces. •

Problem-Solving & Collaboration

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to work collaboratively within a cross-functional team. •

Code Quality & Best Practices

A commitment to writing clean, well-documented, and maintainable code, adhering to industry best practices.

What will give you an edge?

• Experience with Infrastructure-as-a-Service platforms or cloud platforms (e.g., Netlify, AWS) and CI/CD pipelines.

• Familiarity with database design.

• Experience with Jamstack architecture.

• Experience with internationalisation (i18n), content translation, and regionalised product offerings

• Demonstrated experience or a strong passion for developing with

Astro,

with a clear understanding of its architecture and benefits.

• Understanding of web analytics and A/B testing implementation.

• A self-starter attitude with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience working in cybersecurity or a related technical B2B field.

What's in it for you?

•

Monthly Lifestyle subsidy

Use this for financial, physical, and mental well-being •

WFH set-up allowance

To ensure you have the right environment to work in, we will help you get set up within your first 3 months at UpGuard •

$1500 USD annual Learning & Development allowance

To support your career development, all team members will be able to expense development opportunities against this allowance •

Annual leave

PTO plus two additional UpGuardian leave days to give you time to recharge your batteries. •

18 weeks paid Parental Leave

Irrespective of parenting role •

Personal Leave Allowance

This includes sick & carer's leave •

Fully remote working environment

While we have physical offices in Sydney & Hobart, we do not mandate compulsory attendance •

Top-spec hardware

All team members will be provided with top-spec laptops for their role •

Generative AI subsidy

UpGuard provides paid subscriptions for all team members to access generative AI tools to support their work. UpGuard is a Certified Great Place to Work® in the US, Australia, UK and India, establishing its position as a leading global technology employer. 99% of team members agree that UpGuard is a great place to work! Apply now to find out why! As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Please Note

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