The Fruit Box

Established 23 years ago with its headquarters in Kensington, Victoria, The Fruit Box has a respected presence in the Australian market. Despite its nationwide presence, the company maintains a dynamic approach, continuously adapting to meet growing customer demands.

Originally starting as a home delivery service, The Fruit Box has pivoted to becoming Australia's go-to office food supplier, offering not just fresh produce but also a wide range of pantry essentials. Its unwavering dedication to quality and variety has earned the trust of over 8000 customers.

Key Points

Location: Kensington, Victoria (Free onsite parking)
Salary: $90,000 - $130,000 + Super
Company Size: 190 | 45 in Melbourne
Year Founded: 2001
Tech Stack: NodeJS, APIs, Integrations
Funding Status: $50-$60 million turnover

Senior Backend Engineer

The role of Software Engineer at The Fruit Box is central to driving digital innovation and enhancing the company's online platform. You will collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, develop and maintain code across various platforms, and ensure high-quality deliverables through thorough testing and documentation. If you thrive on solving complex problems, optimising platform use, and navigating new challenges, this role is perfect for you.

Late last year, The Fruit Box launched its first ecommerce platform, and the success has been beyond expectations. They are now looking to bring core integration and backend development in-house, and have many ideas for optimisation, making this the perfect time to join and drive these initiatives forward.

What’s my day-to-day?

Develop and Maintain Code and Configuration: Write and maintain code and configurations for various platforms, including ecommerce (Adobe Commerce), integration (Celigo), middleware (AWS Lambda), backend applications (NetSuite), and other platforms.
Test and Document: Ensure all code and configurations are thoroughly tested and issues are documented to maintain high standards of quality and reliability.
Meet Deadlines and Document Work: Complete 80% of tasks by delivery dates with comprehensive documentation for all tasks.
Stakeholder Collaboration and Requirement Gathering: Work closely with IT and other stakeholders to document requirements for new solutions and ensure clear communication of project goals.
Provide Technical Support and Training: Offer ongoing system and technical support to users, including training, to ensure efficient use of platforms and technologies.

What’s special about this role?

Diverse Impact

Make an impact across various areas of the business including ecommerce, logistics, finance, marketing, and automation, giving you a comprehensive view of the company's operations from end to end.

Meaningful Contribution

You’ll be part of a company that values giving back through their charity, The One Box, which provides free, weekly boxes of fresh produce to Australian families facing food insecurity.

Low Operational Stress

Enjoy a balanced work life with low operational stress outside of business hours, as their reliable platform sees most customer activity between 8am and 6pm.

The Details

The Team

The Fruit Box team consists of 190 members across the business, with the head office in Melbourne housing 40 staff in key functions like tech, finance, HR and marketing. The Tech team includes roles such as a NetSuite Administrator, Project Coordinator, IT Manager, and IT support staff, supported by external partners. They are now seeking a Software Engineer to join this dynamic team, focusing on backend development and core integrations to enhance the ecommerce platform.

Culture & Values

The Fruit Box team cultivate an environment where team members are motivated to learn and grow, enjoying the flexibility to work both remotely and in the office. They value open communication, with an ego-free atmosphere that encourages collaboration and innovation.

The culture is one of calm productivity, with almost no overtime required, and prioritisation of work-life balance by scheduling work within standard business hours. The Fruit Box’s commitment to giving back is evident in their own charity ‘The One Box’, which provides food boxes to families facing food insecurity.

Financial Benefits & Perks

Enjoy the convenience of free parking right at our office location, making your commute hassle-free.
Stay healthy and energized with complimentary fresh fruit available in the office.
Benefit from the flexibility of our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance working from home and in the office to suit your needs.

Interview Process

Once you've applied, expect an informal meeting over a coffee, beer, or online chat to get acquainted. Following this, you'll be given a take-home test involving making modifications to a NodeJS application, allowing you to showcase your skills (including any additional enhancements you think of).

Finally, you'll have a formal interview with The Fruit Box team, where you'll discuss your tech test, experiences and how you can contribute.