At Tennis Australia, we’re creating a more playful world through tennis – for everyone.
From grassroots to Grand Slams, tennis brings people together, inspires communities, and builds champions on and off the court.
We’re a team of imaginative and passionate people who believe in the power of sport to make a difference. If you're ready to help us serve up real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re committed to reflecting the communities we work and play in. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQI+ individuals, people with disability, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.”
About the role
We are seeking a Backend Engineer to join our Technology & Digital team on a permanent, full-time basis.
This role will contribute to the development and evolution of our Australian Open web platform.
You will build and maintain solutions that meet both user and business needs, collaborating across product, design, business analysis, and QA to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery.
This is an exciting opportunity to drive innovation, technical excellence, and the digital experience for one of Tennis Australia’s key platforms.
In this role, you will:
Lead the backend development and ongoing maintenance of the Australian Open digital experience, utilising modern and appropriate technologies
Ensure high-quality, secure, and maintainable code, conducting reviews, implementing best practices, and embedding data protection measures
Apply Agile methodologies to efficiently manage development, identify and resolve technical challenges, and minimise workflow disruptions
Maintain clear and accessible technical documentation and stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies
About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
Strong proficiency in PHP with a solid understanding of object-oriented programming and design principles, i.e. SOLID
Extensive experience with Drupal (custom module development, hooks, APIs, and the Drupal architecture)
Experience with Drupal's content modelling, entity system, and configuration management
Familiarity with RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs, including building and consuming them within a Drupal context
Experience with relational databases (MySQL/MariaDB/PostgreSQL) and query optimisation
Understanding of Drupal's caching mechanisms and performance best practices
Familiarity with Composer for dependency management and Drupal project scaffolding
Awareness of web accessibility principles and how backend decisions — such as content structure, API responses, and CMS configuration — can impact the accessibility of the final product
Knowledge of security best practices within Drupal and PHP development
Experience working within CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks
Experience with version control systems, particularly Git, and working within a collaborative branching workflow
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to clearly communicate technical decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Tertiary in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience
Hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check
Preparedness to be flexible in regard to working hours and arrangements relating to work associated with Tennis Australia
To Apply
If you think you’re up to the challenge, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter via our online application system. Please note, only applications submitted through our system will be considered.
If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact recruit@Tennis.com.au.
Applications close the 22nd of March; however, we will be reviewing applications as they are received, therefore this role may close sooner if we find the right candidate.
Tennis Australia is committed to providing a safe environment for all tennis participants, including children and young people. It is essential everyone involved with delivering tennis in Australia understands their responsibility in relation to child-safety.”
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