Web Developer

Position summary

Develop and maintain Gala Esports’ customer-facing websites and web applications supporting esports venues, memberships, tournaments, events, Game Buddies services, gaming content, products and future franchise operations.

About Gala Esports

Gala Esports Pty Ltd is an Australian esports and gaming business operating physical esports venues and developing an integrated digital ecosystem connecting customers, members, gaming venues, esports tournaments, teams, events and online services.

Our digital operations include the Gala Esports and Gala Club websites, the Gala Pal mobile application, online membership services and an internal administration platform supporting users, games, squads, matches, casters, Game Buddies, café events, gaming equipment, customer top-ups and branch reporting.

As the business expands, we are continuing to develop tournament and event platforms, live-streaming and gaming content, Game Buddies services, new venue and franchise functions, and the online promotion and sale of gaming computers, equipment and merchandise.

About the role

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Web Developer for a full-time, ongoing position based in Box Hill. The successful applicant will plan, develop, implement and maintain responsive, secure and user-friendly websites and web applications supporting Gala Esports’ growing online and venue-based operations.

The Web Developer will work closely with the company’s Software Engineer, management and operational employees. The Software Engineer is primarily responsible for the Gala Pal mobile application, core backend services, databases, APIs and system integrations, while this position focuses on public-facing websites, web applications and customer web interfaces.

Key responsibilities

• Consult with management, the Software Engineer and operational employees to identify website and web-application requirements and translate them into functional specifications and development plans.
• Plan, design, develop, modify and maintain the Gala Esports and Gala Club websites using appropriate web programming languages, frameworks, content-management systems and database technologies.
• Develop responsive and user-friendly websites and web applications that operate effectively across desktop, tablet and mobile devices.
• Develop customer-facing web functions supporting venue information, membership services, esports games, teams, matches, tournaments, events, casters, gaming content and customer enquiries.
• Develop tournament and event web functions, including event information, participant registration, team profiles, match schedules, results, announcements and links to live-streaming content.
• Develop web interfaces supporting Game Buddies services, including provider information, applications, customer enquiries and approved user functions.
• Develop website functions supporting gaming computers, equipment and merchandise, including product information, search, navigation, enquiries and future online sales capabilities.
• Develop website sections supporting new esports venues and future franchise operations, including branch information, location pages and enquiry functions.
• Integrate website interfaces with APIs, backend services, databases and approved third-party services, including payment, mapping, social media, video, live-streaming and analytics platforms.
• Write, test, debug, modify and maintain website code and test web functions, forms, links, integrations and releases before deployment.
• Monitor and improve website performance, browser compatibility, accessibility, usability, mobile responsiveness, security, backups and recovery procedures.
• Maintain website source code, version-control records and technical documentation, and collaborate with the Software Engineer to ensure consistency across the company’s websites, Gala Pal application and other digital systems.

Qualifications and experience

• A bachelor’s degree or higher qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Web Development or a closely related field.
• At least one year of relevant professional experience as a Web Developer, Web Programmer or in a closely related web-development role.
• Demonstrated experience developing, testing, deploying and maintaining commercial websites or web applications.
• Sound knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript, together with experience using modern web-development frameworks or content-management systems.
• Experience integrating websites with APIs, databases and third-party services, and using version-control tools such as Git.
• Strong problem-solving, testing, documentation, communication and teamwork skills.

Desirable experience

• Experience with technologies such as React, Next.js, Node.js, PHP, WordPress, Firebase or comparable platforms.
• Experience developing membership, e-commerce, events, gaming or multi-location business websites.
• Experience with cloud deployment, payment services, analytics, video or live-streaming integrations.

What we offer

• A full-time, ongoing position working 38 hours per week in Box Hill.
• An annual salary of $80,000 to $85,000 plus superannuation, depending on qualifications and experience.
• The opportunity to work on a live and expanding digital platform connecting esports venues, members, events and online services.

How to apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant qualifications, Web Developer experience and suitability for the position. Shortlisted applicants may be invited to attend an interview and complete a technical assessment.