Software Engineer at The Fruit Box

  • 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

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.

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.

What you’ll love…

  • 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.

Role Responsibilities…

As Software Engineer at The Fruit Box, you will:

  • 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.

Who You Are

  • Problem Solver: Loves tackling challenges and finding effective solutions, focusing on understanding and meeting the needs of people involved.

  • Platform Optimiser: Dedicated to maximizing the use of the platforms in place, ensuring they are utilised to their full potential. Comfortable with ambiguity, eager to learn and navigate new systems and technologies while striving to enhance documentation processes.

  • Communicator and Collaborator: Actively fostering strong relationships across the organisation while contributing to team goals by facilitating teamwork.

About The Fruit Box

For over 20 years, The Fruit Box have been the trusted choice for seamless, tailor-made office deliveries of fresh fruit, milk, pantry, and coffee. Proudly Australian-owned, they do all the hard work for their customers – keeping staff happy and productive with the products they love, backed by a service they love even more.

Join The Fruit Box Team

If you're passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technologies to drive digital innovation, The Fruit Box invites you to apply for the Software Engineer position. You'll play a crucial role in enhancing their online e-commerce platform and making a meaningful impact across diverse areas of the business. Send your CV to georgia@ndeva.com.au and be part of a team dedicated to delivering fresh produce and pantry items across Australia.