Software Developer

Who is Hapana?

Hapana is disrupting the market in leading a software solution in the fitness industry that helps gyms, fitness studios, and franchises unlock growth and efficiency. We have revolutionised the operations of multisite boutique businesses like F45, Gold’s Gym, BFT, STRONG Pilates, Vaura, Fitstop, KX Pilates and more. Our all-in-one platform uses automated lead nurturing, captivating member experiences, multi-layered reporting, and advanced day-to-day operational controls to assist in growing member communities, expanding location footprints, and boosting revenue.

We're committed to fostering growth for our teams and clients through innovation and teamwork. Our business prides itself on its fast growth and dynamic industry, so we require humans with a vision to work with our small but mighty team. As a global and remote-first company, we rely on open communication and people speaking up.

Job Summary

We are looking for a talented and experienced Software Developer to join our mission-driven team building innovative software for the fitness and wellness industry. You will play a key role in developing scalable, high-performance applications, collaborating closely with product and design teams to shape impactful features and enhance user experience across our platform.

Key Responsibilities

System Analysis & Design

• Research, consult, analyze and evaluate system program needs.
• Identify technology limitations and deficiencies in current systems, processes, and methods.
• Provide expert advice in developing strategies and proposals for software design, including financial evaluation and software procurement recommendations.

Software Development

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance web applications and backend systems
• Write, test, debug, and maintain program code in compliance with system requirements, design specifications, and industry quality standards.
• Build and optimize RESTful and GraphQL APIs for frontend and third-party integrations.

Database Engineering

• Design and maintain relational database schemas, queries, and migrations using MySQL or PostgreSQL.
• Develop and optimize ETL processes for data integration and transformation.
• Monitor and enhance system performance including query optimization and index management.
• Implement data backup, recovery procedures, and ensure data integrity and security across systems.
• Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines between multiple systems and platforms.
• Implement robust data security protocols in compliance with relevant regulations.
• Maintain data dictionaries and metadata repositories for internal use and data governance.

Documentation and Standards

• Write and maintain comprehensive documentation including technical specifications, end-user manuals, and operational procedures.
• Develop and enforce automated testing frameworks for code and data validation.

Agile Collaboration

• Participate in Scrum ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives).
• Collaborate with multi-timezone teams to deliver quality features and maintain a healthy development lifecycle.

Qualifications and Requirements 

• Proven experience as a Software Developer or Engineer working on complex web applications.
• Proficiency in PHP and understanding of REST/GraphQL API development.
• Strong database knowledge (MySQL/PostgreSQL) and experience with schema design and optimization.
• Experience working within cloud environments like AWS.
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and Scrum practices.
• Familiarity with tools for CI/CD, version control (Git), and testing frameworks.
• Experience with SaaS platforms and multi-tenancy architectures.
• Knowledge of other backend languages (e.g., Python, Node.js).
• Integration experience with tools like Stripe, Twilio, and third-party CRMs.
• Prior experience with secure authentication and authorization protocols (e.g., OAuth2, RBAC).

Why Join Hapana?

• Be part of an innovative team transforming the fitness and wellness space.
• A culture that lives our values building trust, daring to be the best and supporting each other
• Opportunities to make a lasting impact and grow your career in a dynamic, global organisation.
• Competitive salary, benefits, wellness perks including fitness initiatives and work-life balance policies.

If you have the experience, happy to wear multiple hats we want to hear from you.  We thank you in advance for taking the time to apply, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. No recruitment agencies please.