The First Two Years at CAPE
The first two years of your career at CAPE will be all about learning, growing, and building a solid foundation in Mendix development.
The first two years of your career at CAPE will be all about learning, growing, and building a solid foundation in Mendix development. You’ll dive deep into mastering the Mendix platform, becoming skilled at designing and delivering powerful low-code solutions that drive real value for our customers.
During this time, your primary focus will be working on Mendix projects for our clients. These projects will expose you to a variety of industries, challenges, and use cases, allowing you to gain hands-on experience and develop a strong understanding of how to deliver impactful solutions in a client-facing environment.
You’ll work closely with a supportive team of experts, learning best practices and sharpening your technical, problem-solving, and client management skills. This period is not only about gaining technical expertise but also about understanding how to collaborate with customers, navigate their unique needs, and deliver results that exceed expectations.
By the end of your first two years, you’ll have the confidence, knowledge, and experience to take on more advanced challenges and potentially shape your role in a direction that excites you most. It’s the start of an exciting journey, and we’ll be with you every step of the way.
Other frequently asked questions
What does the first two years look like?
The first two years focus on mastering Mendix, building low-code solutions for clients, and growing your skills in a supportive team environment. You’ll gain hands-on experience with diverse projects, develop technical and client management expertise, and set a strong foundation for your career.
How much do you need to travel?
You’ll typically travel 2–3 days per sprint (every 2–3 weeks) to cities like Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane. Travel includes flights and hotel stays, usually with a colleague, ensuring a healthy balance between onsite collaboration and office work.
How does your week and day look like?
From Monday to Thursday, you’ll focus on client work, mixing onsite and office days. Remote work starts at one day a week during your first six months and grows to two days later. Fridays are team days at the CAPE office, with lunch, team meetings, and occasional drinks or activities.
You’ll start your day flexibly (07:00–09:00), with coffee at our office barista. Mornings involve stand-ups and development using Mendix, with 50% of your time hands-on coding and the rest in meetings. Lunch is flexible, followed by development and workshops. Some days wrap up with drinks or activities.
What is the office like?
Our main office is in Sydney’s Barangaroo (WeWork Sussex 1), a modern and sustainable location with great amenities like a barista (08:00–12:00), a bar (from 14:00), bike storage, and showers. You’ll also have a WeWork pass, offering global access to co-working spaces.
Why choose a small consulting firm over the big 4 or a large corporation?
You’ll have more autonomy, variety, and faster growth in a close-knit team. Your role extends beyond client projects to include sales, marketing, and business development, with direct mentorship and immediate impact from day one.
What does "Make the Future Happen" mean?
What makes us unique:
Adaptability
At CAPE, adaptability is key. As a fast-growing and evolving company, we embrace change, adjust to shifting priorities, and tackle new challenges head-on. We’re not afraid to step into the unknown—we see every challenge as an opportunity to learn, innovate, and grow.
Collaboration
Being part of CAPE means joining a close-knit, energetic team. We believe that working together will have greater results than working alone. We value collaboration and are always working on our people skills, enabling you to build trust and strong connections with clients and colleagues alike.
Quality Comes First
We set the bar high. As the #1 Mendix partner in ANZ, we challenge not only our clients but also ourselves to deliver the best possible outcomes. We continuously seek improvement, hold ourselves and each other to the highest standards, and ultimately deliver the quality that defines CAPE.
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