Banyan Software provides the best permanent home for successful enterprise software companies, their employees, and customers. We are on a mission to acquire, build and grow great enterprise software businesses all over the world that have dominant positions in niche vertical markets. In recent years, Banyan was named the #1 fastest-growing private software company in the US on the Inc. 5000 and amongst the top 10 fastest-growing companies by the Deloitte Technology Fast 500. Founded in 2016 with a permanent capital base setup to preserve the legacy of founders, Banyan focuses on a buy and hold for life strategy for growing software companies that serve specialized vertical markets.
About Future Net Australia
The FutureNet business was started in 1995, by Scott Munro and Barry Sams, and in early 2024, FutureNet was acquired by Banyan Software (‘Banyan’) www.banyansoftware.com and now trades as Future Net Australia.
Founded in 2016, Banyan Software specializes in acquiring, investing in, and growing niche vertical market software businesses. They have a strong team based in Australia aligned to help Future Net Australia’s continued growth and development. This change in ownership marks a new chapter for the business, one that is filled with enthusiasm and a steadfast commitment to providing the industry with the same outstanding solutions our customers have come to expect. Banyan shares Future Net Australia’s passion for exceptional customer experiences and is committed to building upon the solid foundation established over the last 30 years.
At Future Net Australia, we know what independent Aussie retailers need - technology that just works, so they can focus on running their business. That's why we've designed our retail solutions with one clear goal: to make life easier.
Our point-of-sale system is built from the ground up for the Australian market. It integrates seamlessly with Metcash and Spar wholesale operations, adapting to retailer needs whether they are running a single store, a dozen or one hundred. No more messing about with software that doesn't fit or grappling with complex technology.
We're a company built for grocery and liquor retail businesses. Stores with us see the difference that truly local, truly easy, retail technology can make for their business.
Opportunity
Work with a team of developers with specific focus on our new web accessible software. Opportunity to grow into a leadership role as Team Leader
Key Responsibilities
Culture
- Operate autonomously within a small and tight-knit team.
- Foster open and transparent communication skills.
- Contribute to meeting team objectives.
Technical Attributes
- Proficiency in languages such as Delphi/Pascal, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
- Strong DevOps background with an ability to embed this into the business.
- Strong debugging skills.
- Ability to enhance and optimize older code.
- Knowledge of Database (RDBMS), Cloud applications, REST architecture, and Microsoft Windows OS interaction. Experience using external source control, particularly GitHub, Bitbucket.
Stakeholder Management
- Work closely with business needs, support, and understand market trends, customer needs, and business goals.
- Contribute to the development of the product roadmap and strategy.
- Translate the product vision into actionable tasks and goals for the team.
Technical Oversight
- Collaborate with technical leads to make informed decisions on technology stack and architecture.
- Complete and maintain documentation of all product development aspects.
- Adhere to best practices in coding, testing, and documentation.
- Stay informed about industry trends and advancements to incorporate into the product development process.
Risk Management
- Identify potential risks and challenges in the development process and implement mitigation strategies.
- Proactively address issues that may impact project timelines or product quality. Quality Assurance
- Establish and enforce quality standards throughout the product lifecycle.
- Implement testing procedures and collaborate with quality assurance teams to ensure product reliability.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in product development, with a focus on leadership roles.
- Strong project management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to make informed decisions under pressure and navigate ambiguity.
- Demonstrated success in leading high-performing, collaborative teams.
- In-depth understanding of product development processes and industry practices.
- Familiarity with relevant technologies and tools in the product development space.
Must Have Skills
- Extensive Delphi/Pascal programming experience
- DevOps knowledge/experience
- To have led a team remotely.
Highly Favorable Attributes
- Development experience in POS systems.
- An energetic “doer”.
- Experience with IntraWeb
- Experience migrating Desktop apps to the web
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working with other Developers, particularly with knowledge or experience working across Delph/Pascali and Java Script.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Banyan: Banyan affirms that inequality is detrimental to our Global Teams, associates, our Operating Companies, and the communities we serve. As a collective, our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Banyan is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.
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What We Do
Banyan Software provides the best permanent home for successful enterprise software businesses, their employees, and customers to preserve the legacy of founders, while helping grow the business into the future.
We are on a mission to acquire, build and grow great software businesses that have dominant positions in niche markets all over the world. Today Banyan has over 750 employees throughout the US, Canada, UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Founded in 2016 with permanent capital to preserve the legacy of founders, Banyan focuses on a buy, hold and grow for life strategy. For more information on Banyan Software, Inc. visit: http://www.banyansoftware.com
What We Look For:
- Great enterprise software businesses that have dominant positions in niche markets
- We work with owners who are thinking about an exit today or further down the road
- We are flexible and can be creative when we find a business that is a good fit
- The businesses in the Banyan family all share a similar profile:
- Annual revenues in excess of $2M-$30M
- A high percentage of recurring revenue
- Positive operating margins and cash flow
- High customer retention and satisfaction
- Happy and committed employees
