Senior Web Developer
Who are we?
UpGuard’s mission is to protect the world’s data. We obsessively seek out elegant, robust ways to enable our customers to find, acknowledge, and remediate cyber risk. With UpGuard, organizations leverage our security expertise and software to automate what was once laborious, spreadsheet-driven processes–whether it's monitoring the attack surface of hundreds of vendors or assessing the security of their own infrastructure. UpGuard is used by some of the world’s largest, fastest-growing, and most innovative companies.
The Marketing team at UpGuard includes multiple marketing and design functions, including Product Marketing, Demand Gen, Marketing Ops, Content Marketing, SEO, Community, Design, and Video. UpGuard’s vision is to become a leader in the markets we play in (Cyber VRM, Attack Surface Management) by providing a best-in-class SaaS platform for organizations to manage their third-party risk and external attack surface. Our purpose as a Marketing team is to facilitate this goal by growing UpGuard with a repeatable and scalable marketing engine and a leading brand.
Why are we hiring for this role?
This role is a pivotal technical position within UpGuard's marketing team, focusing on the full-stack development of our website. You'll be instrumental in building robust and high-performing web experiences, from intricate front-end interfaces to powerful back-end systems (largely leveraging Netlify). This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to our ongoing tech stack evolution, including the implementation of modern frameworks like Astro. You'll work closely with our cross-functional web team, including designers, content strategists, and SEO specialists, to translate design concepts into functional realities, develop interactive tools, and ensure our website stands as a leading example of modern web development in the SaaS space.
What will you do?
Full-Stack Development Expertise with emphasis on front-end skills: Proven experience (6+ years) with a strong portfolio of projects, ideally within a SaaS environment.
Modern Web Technologies: A comprehensive understanding and hands-on experience with a range of modern web technologies, including front-end frameworks (e.g., Astro, React, Vue, Svelte) and some experience with back-end languages/frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Python, Ruby, and Infrastructure-as-a-Service platforms.
CMS Proficiency: Experience working with and optimising various Content Management Systems (CMS).
UI/UX Implementation: Strong ability to translate design mockups and UX flows into pixel-perfect and highly functional web interfaces.
Problem-Solving & Collaboration: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to work collaboratively within a cross-functional team.
Code Quality & Best Practices: A commitment to writing clean, well-documented, and maintainable code, adhering to industry best practices.
What will you bring?
Full-Stack Development Expertise: Proven experience (3+ years) as a Full Stack Web Developer with a strong portfolio of projects, ideally within a SaaS environment.
Modern Web Technologies: A comprehensive understanding and hands-on experience with a range of modern web technologies, including front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, Svelte) and back-end languages/frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Python, Ruby, PHP).
CMS Proficiency: Experience working with and optimising various Content Management Systems (CMS).
UI/UX Implementation: Strong ability to translate design mockups and UX flows into pixel-perfect and highly functional web interfaces.
Problem-Solving & Collaboration: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to work collaboratively within a cross-functional team.
Code Quality & Best Practices: A commitment to writing clean, well-documented, and maintainable code, adhering to industry best practices.
What will give you an edge?
Experience with Infrastructure-as-a-Service platforms or cloud platforms (e.g., Netlify, AWS) and CI/CD pipelines.
Familiarity with database design.
Experience with Jamstack architecture.
Experience with internationalisation (i18n), content translation, and regionalised product offerings
Demonstrated experience or a strong passion for developing with Astro, with a clear understanding of its architecture and benefits.
Understanding of web analytics and A/B testing implementation.
A self-starter attitude with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working in cybersecurity or a related technical B2B field.
What's in it for you?
Monthly Lifestyle subsidy: Our employees use this for financial, physical, and mental well-being
WFH set-up allowance: To ensure you have the right environment to work in, we will help you get set up within your first 3 months at UpGuard
$1,500 USD annual Learning & Development allowance: To support your career development, all team members will be able to expense development opportunities against this allowance
Generous Annual Leave/PTO allowances: Time to recharge your batteries
18 weeks paid Parental Leave: Irrespective of parenting role
Personal Leave Allowance: This includes sick & carer’s leave
Fully remote working environment: While we have physical offices in Sydney & Hobart, we do not mandate compulsory attendance
Top-spec hardware: All team members will be provided with top-spec laptops for their roles
#LI-BW1
UpGuard is a Certified Great Place to Work® in the US, Australia, UK and India, establishing its position as a leading global technology employer. 99% of team members agree that UpGuard is a great place to work, apply now to find out why!
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
For applications to positions in the United States, please note, at this time we can only support hiring in the following US states: CA, MD, MA, IL, OR, WA, CO, TX, FL, PA, LA, MO, or DC.
Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check and reference checks. Also please note that at this time, we cannot support candidates requiring visa sponsorship or relocation.
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Senior Web Developer
Who are we?
UpGuard’s mission is to protect the world’s data. We obsessively seek out elegant, robust ways to enable our customers to find, acknowledge, and remediate cyber risk. With UpGuard, organizations leverage our security expertise and software to automate what was once laborious, spreadsheet-driven processes–whether it's monitoring the attack surface of hundreds of vendors or assessing the security of their own infrastructure. UpGuard is used by some of the world’s largest, fastest-growing, and most innovative companies.
The Marketing team at UpGuard includes multiple marketing and design functions, including Product Marketing, Demand Gen, Marketing Ops, Content Marketing, SEO, Community, Design, and Video. UpGuard’s vision is to become a leader in the markets we play in (Cyber VRM, Attack Surface Management) by providing a best-in-class SaaS platform for organizations to manage their third-party risk and external attack surface. Our purpose as a Marketing team is to facilitate this goal by growing UpGuard with a repeatable and scalable marketing engine and a leading brand.
Why are we hiring for this role?
This role is a pivotal technical position within UpGuard's marketing team, focusing on the full-stack development of our website. You'll be instrumental in building robust and high-performing web experiences, from intricate front-end interfaces to powerful back-end systems (largely leveraging Netlify). This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to our ongoing tech stack evolution, including the implementation of modern frameworks like Astro. You'll work closely with our cross-functional web team, including designers, content strategists, and SEO specialists, to translate design concepts into functional realities, develop interactive tools, and ensure our website stands as a leading example of modern web development in the SaaS space.
What will you do?
Full-Stack Development Expertise with emphasis on front-end skills: Proven experience (6+ years) with a strong portfolio of projects, ideally within a SaaS environment.
Modern Web Technologies: A comprehensive understanding and hands-on experience with a range of modern web technologies, including front-end frameworks (e.g., Astro, React, Vue, Svelte) and some experience with back-end languages/frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Python, Ruby, and Infrastructure-as-a-Service platforms.
CMS Proficiency: Experience working with and optimising various Content Management Systems (CMS).
UI/UX Implementation: Strong ability to translate design mockups and UX flows into pixel-perfect and highly functional web interfaces.
Problem-Solving & Collaboration: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to work collaboratively within a cross-functional team.
Code Quality & Best Practices: A commitment to writing clean, well-documented, and maintainable code, adhering to industry best practices.
What will you bring?
Full-Stack Development Expertise: Proven experience (3+ years) as a Full Stack Web Developer with a strong portfolio of projects, ideally within a SaaS environment.
Modern Web Technologies: A comprehensive understanding and hands-on experience with a range of modern web technologies, including front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, Svelte) and back-end languages/frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Python, Ruby, PHP).
CMS Proficiency: Experience working with and optimising various Content Management Systems (CMS).
UI/UX Implementation: Strong ability to translate design mockups and UX flows into pixel-perfect and highly functional web interfaces.
Problem-Solving & Collaboration: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to work collaboratively within a cross-functional team.
Code Quality & Best Practices: A commitment to writing clean, well-documented, and maintainable code, adhering to industry best practices.
What will give you an edge?
Experience with Infrastructure-as-a-Service platforms or cloud platforms (e.g., Netlify, AWS) and CI/CD pipelines.
Familiarity with database design.
Experience with Jamstack architecture.
Experience with internationalisation (i18n), content translation, and regionalised product offerings
Demonstrated experience or a strong passion for developing with Astro, with a clear understanding of its architecture and benefits.
Understanding of web analytics and A/B testing implementation.
A self-starter attitude with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working in cybersecurity or a related technical B2B field.
What's in it for you?
Monthly Lifestyle subsidy: Our employees use this for financial, physical, and mental well-being
WFH set-up allowance: To ensure you have the right environment to work in, we will help you get set up within your first 3 months at UpGuard
$1,500 USD annual Learning & Development allowance: To support your career development, all team members will be able to expense development opportunities against this allowance
Generous Annual Leave/PTO allowances: Time to recharge your batteries
18 weeks paid Parental Leave: Irrespective of parenting role
Personal Leave Allowance: This includes sick & carer’s leave
Fully remote working environment: While we have physical offices in Sydney & Hobart, we do not mandate compulsory attendance
Top-spec hardware: All team members will be provided with top-spec laptops for their roles
#LI-BW1
UpGuard is a Certified Great Place to Work® in the US, Australia, UK and India, establishing its position as a leading global technology employer. 99% of team members agree that UpGuard is a great place to work, apply now to find out why!
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
For applications to positions in the United States, please note, at this time we can only support hiring in the following US states: CA, MD, MA, IL, OR, WA, CO, TX, FL, PA, LA, MO, or DC.
Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check and reference checks. Also please note that at this time, we cannot support candidates requiring visa sponsorship or relocation.