“We believe that by promoting evidence-based decision-making, we are contributing to a fairer and more sustainable society.”
.id (Informed Decisions)
.id has been a trusted source for micro-geography-based population and dwelling forecasts for over two decades. These forecasts, produced at the SA1 level, enable local governments and major organisations to understand when and where to provide services, invest in infrastructure and advocate for the community.
Major organisations rely on .id's forecasts to make critical decisions, such as setting electoral boundaries, locating ambulance stations, planning new schools, choosing supermarket locations, and managing utility services.
What sets .id apart is its meticulous research process, which combines local and national factors to predict population changes.
Their information tools are designed to solve the problem of “too much data, not enough knowledge”. They convert demographic, economic and geographic data into stories of place.
Key Points
- Roles
- 3 x Mid - Snr Fullstack Engineer
- Location
- Collingwood, Melbourne
- Salary
- $120,000 - $150,000 + super
- Tech Stack
- ASP.NET, C#, React, Typescript, Azure, SQL
- Company size
- 40 People
- Funding stage
- Acquired by PEXA in 2022
What .id is all about
.id believes that everyone should have access to the important things in life: housing, education, employment, social & political inclusion, culture, health, recreation, information, love and laughter.
The company is made up by a team of expert geographers, economists, demographers and technologists who want to contribute to building communities. They understand how cities and regions grow and change. .id capture and share this knowledge through intuitive web-applications so their clients can make informed decisions about investing in a place to provide appropriate services to their communities. They believe that making information transparent and accessible helps build a fairer, more sustainable society.
Over 300 local governments, covering 80% of Australia’s population, subscribe to their digital information platform. The recent acquisition with PEXA will allow them to start expanding into other areas of the world starting with UK and next, Canada!
You can learn more about their methodology through an informative video on their website.
3 x Mid - Snr Full Stack
Engineering Roles
.id currently has forecast data available by small area (SA1) across the entire Australian continent and is now embarking on a mission to improve the velocity by which they can maintain, update, and deliver this dataset to existing and new markets.
Over the last 12 months, the team has implemented a number of improvements and automation which has resulted in at least a 50% reduction in the time taken to complete a forecast. To meet the vision, .id needs to double down on these efforts. That’s why they are looking for a Developer to help them work through a backlog of improvements to the population forecast models and residential development spatial layer and discover new ways of increasing our speed/velocity of producing these datasets at a national scale.
This role will be challenging, varied, and very rewarding. You will work collaboratively to:
build high-quality solutions in line with the team’s strategy
identify opportunities for automation to increase productivity and data quality
be a champion for best practice in development
be a mentor and share knowledge with other developers in the team
deliver real value to clients
What’s special about this role?
Uncover and communicate stories of people and places
Work with specialists who have deep expertise in demographics and spatial analysis, urban economics, housing research, social research and population forecasting.
Build technology that matters in a small team making a big impact
Convert complex data into online tools that are available to the public and support informed decision making for more than 1.2 million users per annum
Complete ownership & autonomy of your work
Don't just focus on small components; the technologists at .id take ownership of entire products and engage with clients to understand their unique needs.
The details
The Team
The Economy Team (the team these roles sit in), is a cross-functional team with 3 squads focused on building and delivering .id’s core products to Local Government and non-local Government markets. They embrace Agile principles and methodologies.
They operate in small, collaborative teams that deliver end-to-end value streams, and as a developer, you'll have a significant voice in shaping both your team's direction and the broader technological landscape of the company.
It’s a hybrid workplace (Mondays & Tuesdays in the Collingwood office) so there is plenty of time to socialize and collaborate with the team on the more complex projects.
Culture & Values
.id is. a dynamic organisation that values continuous learning and innovation. They look for individuals who are eager to embrace new technologies, share their expertise with colleagues, and actively participate in knowledge-sharing sessions and innovation initiatives.
Our products have a tangible impact, influencing decisions on city development and services for over 1.2 million users annually. While they have a solid financial track record, they maintain the agile mindset of a startup and hire individuals who are committed to contributing to the long-term success.
Financials & Benefits
.id care about creating a business where people enjoy working and reward everyone for their ideas and contribution towards influencing a good society. Outside of a generous salary package, they also offer;
No cap on learning & development budgets
Income protection from day 1
The office shuts down between Christmas and New Year. You get paid, and it doesn’t come out of your annual leave. You can also purchase up to four weeks of extra leave.
Anyone who’s been with them for two years or more is eligible for 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay and the profit share scheme
Interview Process
.id want this to be a two-way interview process so not only do they get to get to know you, but you get to get to know them so this process consists of 4 stages;
1) Chat with Georgia Hart to learn about the company & the role and get all your questions answered
2) Meet with Bruce Cauchi & Derek Winter for a cultural chat
3) Coding exercise, followed by a final interview to review the code and meet the rest of the squad.
4) Final meet and great with Lailani Burra