Full Stack Developer – AI Team (Global Digital)
About the Role
We are seeking a talented Full Stack Developer to join our Brisbane-based AI Team. This role is ideal for a developer with a passion for innovation, a strong technical foundation, and an interest in how emerging technologies can transform design and the built environment.
The successful candidate will collaborate across disciplines to create scalable, cloud-native software that enables better design, decision-making, and outcomes for real-world environments.
About us at Populous
At Populous, our teams design the places where people love to be together. We are a unique global company built on the philosophy and power of drawing large groups of people together to have incredible experiences.
From our Brisbane head office to projects around the world, our portfolio spans stadia, convention and exhibition centres, airports, high performance training facilities, e-ports and entertainment areas, and mixed-use venues.
At our core, we are urban designers with a true focus on user experience, creating civic infrastructure that brings whole communities together for amazing experiences, our sustainable design ethos is central to everything we do. You may recognise one of our iconic local projects here in Brisbane—Suncorp Stadium, which has welcomed over 24 million spectators through its gates. This legacy of creating world class venues in Queensland continues to inspire our future work
Why Populous stands out from the rest
We don’t consider ourselves just another architecture and design company. At Populous, we know that our strength comes from our diversity. Our APAC team represents over 35 different nationalities from all walks of life, and we actively celebrate and support this.
We are proud to be endorsed by Work180 for our commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for women, and to have appeared in their Top 100 Employers for Women in 2024.
At Populous provides our people with:
- Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
- Enhanced paid leave entitlements, including fertility, parental, study, blood donation and more
- Global career opportunities across our international offices
- An entertainment allowance to enjoy venues we’ve helped bring to life
- Career development opportunities, including leadership development, mentorship, CPD, and technical workshops
- A vibrant social culture, with a variety of activities and events organised by our POP social team
What You’ll Do
- Develop and maintain modern web applications and RESTful APIs.
- Build and integrate AI/ML features into front-end and back-end systems.
- Create intelligent tools from generative design aids to data-driven recommendations.
- Contribute to software architecture and technical design decisions.
- Deploy and manage applications on cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
- Implement scalable, automated CI/CD and testing processes.
- Collaborate in agile, cross-functional teams across design and technology disciplines.
What We’re Looking For
You’re a creative problem solver who thrives at the intersection of design, data, and technology. You don’t need experience in architecture — just curiosity, adaptability, and a builder’s mindset.
Core Technical Skills
- 5+ years of commercial full stack development experience.
- Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, ES6/TypeScript, and responsive design.
- Solid experience with React (or similar frameworks).
- Backend development expertise in Python (FastAPI/Flask), .NET Core, or Node.js.
- Experience with RESTful APIs, relational and NoSQL databases, and version control.
- Understanding of scalable, modular, and maintainable code practices.
AI/ML Integration
- Experience or strong interest in integrating AI/ML tools such as OpenAI, Hugging Face, or LangChain.
- Exposure to generative design, intelligent search, or context-aware applications is a plus.
Mindset & Collaboration
- Curious, research-oriented, and proactive in learning new technologies.
- Strong communication skills, able to bridge technical and non-technical discussions.
- Comfortable working both independently and within agile, multidisciplinary teams.
- Interest in the built environment, design technology, or human-centred design.
At Populous, we’re not only looking for technical skills but also for people who share our passion for creating places where communities come together.
We design the places that bring people together, and we know that happens best when our own team reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage people of all identities, abilities, and lived experiences to apply and join us in shaping the future of design.
Why Join Populous
- Work at the forefront of AI innovation within design and architecture.
- Collaborate with a global network of creative and forward-thinking professionals.
- Access the latest cloud and AI tools to build meaningful, real-world products.
- Be part of a supportive, flexible, and future-focused culture.
- Shape how technology transforms the way people experience the world around them.
