Software Engineer

Join one of the fastest growing tech sectors – Artificial Intelligence!
Make a huge impact in an burgeoning tech industry. VAPAR is a growing company which supports fully remote working! Work from anywhere in Australia. We also have a co-location space in Sydney.

At VAPAR, we’re creating a smarter way to keep underground pipes in operation, longer. Piped infrastructure around the world needs to be maintained and repaired in a way that removes the need for long, manual and fatiguing tasks. Currently, there are people who watch hours of video footage of pipe inspections to find issues and have outdated processes to manage their data. We’re the team that’s changing this.
We turn visual data about every-day pipes directly into condition scores so maintenance and repairs happen faster, cheaper and more accurately.

We’re looking for someone mid to senior level who is comfortable taking ownership of their role. In this role, you’ll be working within our tech team on the backend product, creating scalable and performant code. As the team grows, you’ll have the opportunity to grow with a great team, and we’ll support you with the required training to do so. We want you to become a pillar of the team and have a big impact on what we’re building at VAPAR.

As a Software Engineer at Vapar, you'll have the opportunity contribute to the development of AI-powered solutions that tackle the complex problems associated with pipe and sewer maintenance. Our company culture thrives on innovation, teamwork, respect and a relentless pursuit of excellence. While enjoying the flexibility of a fully remote position within Australia, you'll collaborate with a diverse team of professionals who share your enthusiasm for cutting-edge technology and its potential to shape a better future for infrastructure management.
 

Day in the life.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Software Engineer with a minimum of 4 years of Python experience to join our development team. The ideal candidate should be well-versed in software development principles, possess a strong foundation in Python programming, and demonstrate a proven track record in designing and implementing complex software systems. In addition to these skills, the right candidate will ideally have a good understanding of Document based NoSQL solutions and RESTful APIs along with relational databases. As a Software Engineer at VAPAR, you'll collaborate with the team to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet customer needs and drive company success.

In this role, you'll…

• Develop, test, and maintain software applications and systems following industry best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to translate product requirements into well-structured, efficient code.
• Apply your expertise with Azure to develop against cloud-based services.
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs for seamless communication between different software components.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, performance, and adherence to coding standards.
• Identify and troubleshoot software defects and provide timely solutions to uphold product integrity.
• Contribute to the architecture, design, and implementation of new features and enhancements.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including specifications, design documents, and user guides.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and trends in software development to drive continuous improvement.
• Integrate state of the art ML/DL models and process the prediction results into meaningful, real world data.

Must-have skills
On day one we'll expect you to have…

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 4 years of professional experience in Python software development.
• Solid understanding of software development principles, async functionality, algorithms, and data structures.
• Familiarity with industry standard software development methodologies, such as Agile or Scrum.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex technical problems and work independently in a remote setting.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in working with and designing RESTful APIs (FastAPI).
• Understanding of and competency writing and improving unit tests. A test driven mindset.

Nice to have skills
It would be a bonus if you have...

• Experience with Azure and/or AWS cloud-based offerings.
• Knowledge of or experience with Data Engineering libraries (scipy, numpy, pandas) or applications (Databricks).
• Familiarity with creating or extending server-less applications (AWS lambda / Azure Functions).

Selling points

• Flexible working hours with ability to work remotely
• Work with a driven, fun and switched on team that likes to raise the bar in all that we do.
• Genuine career growth opportunities as we continue to expand!

More about VAPAR
Website: CCTV Pipe Inspection Software Powered with AI - https://vapar.co/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vapar

VAPAR was founded by Amanda Siqueira and Michelle Aguilar in 2018. As a Civil Engineer, Amanda had seen enough of the inefficiencies in the pipe condition assessment process, and teamed up with Michelle (a Mechatronic Engineer with Intelligent Systems experience) to build technology to enable pipe asset managers to revolutionise their way of working. Since then, the VAPAR team has grown and now has clients in Australia, the UK and New Zealand and continues to scale.