Founding Engineer (Node.js / Angular / AWS / AI)

Gold Coast | Hybrid$ 130,000 - $160,000 + Super + Meaningful EquityTenderfy is redefining how construction and infrastructure companies prepare winning tenders.We've built a platform that combines great workflows, intelligent automation and AI to eliminate the chaos, duplication and manual effort that has traditionally plagued tendering.Customers are saving significant time, improving tender quality and changing the way their teams work. We're growing quickly and looking for exceptional people to help build what's next.The market is responding.Customers are onboarding, revenue is growing, and we're now looking for a Founding Engineer to help shape the next stage of the company.This isn't a maintenance role.This isn't a role where you'll spend your days working through a backlog someone else created.This is a seat at the table.You'll have direct influence over architecture, product direction, engineering standards, AI strategy and how we scale the platform over the coming years.If you're looking for a place where your work genuinely matters, keep reading.What You'll Be BuildingYou'll work across the entire platform, including:Backend development using Node.js and TypeScriptModern Angular front-end developmentAWS infrastructure and cloud architectureAI-powered workflows and automationRAG, vector databases and LLM integrationsDocument generation and processing pipelinesPerformance, scalability and platform reliabilityIntegrations with enterprise platforms and third-party systemsInternal tooling to improve engineering velocityYou'll work directly alongside the founder and collaborate with our offshore engineering team to rapidly deliver improvements and new capabilities.What Success Looks LikeWithin your first 12 months, you'll:Become a key technical decision-maker within the businessImprove platform performance, reliability and scalabilityHelp shape Tenderfy's AI roadmapStrengthen engineering processes and release velocityContribute to building a world-class engineering culturePlay a major role in scaling Tenderfy nationally and beyondWhat We're Looking ForWe're less interested in years of experience and more interested in capability.You'll likely have strong experience in:Node.js and modern TypeScriptAngular or similar modern front-end frameworksAWS infrastructure and cloud-native developmentAPI design and integrationsSoftware architecture and scalable systemsAI tooling and modern developer workflowsBonus points if you've worked in a start-up, scale-up or high-growth environment.Who You AreYou're commercially minded.You care about solving customer problems, not just writing code.You take ownership.You see problems and instinctively look for ways to improve them.You actively use tools like Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot and AI-assisted development workflows to move faster and produce better outcomes.You enjoy building.You enjoy shipping.You enjoy learning.Most importantly, you're excited by the idea of helping build something meaningful from the ground up.Why Join TenderfyMeaningful equity opportunityReal ownership and autonomyDirect influence on product and architectureFast-moving environment with minimal bureaucracyWork on cutting-edge AI applicationsBuild software used by some of Australia's leading construction and infrastructure businessesHelp shape the future of an ambitious Australian SaaS companyWe're building for the long term and we're looking for someone who wants to be part of that journey.If that sounds like you, we'd love to talk.Apply with your resume, GitHub profile, portfolio, or simply send through something you've built that you're proud of.