Senior Front End Developer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Front End Developer based in Australia.

• Design, develop, maintain, and enhance responsive web applications using React and modern JavaScript frameworks, applying component-based architecture and development best practices.
• Translate designs and business requirements into performant, scalable, cross-browser-compatible user interfaces with a strong focus on usability and customer experience.
• Optimise front-end performance through techniques such as lazy loading, code splitting, efficient rendering, and other appropriate optimisation strategies.
• Develop secure applications by applying front-end security practices, including protection against vulnerabilities such as XSS and CSRF.
• Ensure digital solutions meet accessibility requirements, including relevant WCAG standards, while delivering inclusive and reliable experiences.
• Write testable, maintainable, reusable code and contribute to strong engineering standards, development practices, and quality assurance processes.
• Collaborate with UX designers, product managers, architects, security specialists, and other stakeholders to define requirements and deliver user-centric solutions.
• Mentor junior developers, contribute to technical discussions, and promote effective engineering practices across the team.
• Work with CI/CD pipelines and support reliable build and deployment processes in fast-paced development environments.
• Design and integrate APIs and protocols, including RESTful APIs, WebSocket, and GraphQL, as part of modern web applications.
• Analyse complex systems, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement solutions that enhance reliability, scalability, security, and performance.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, frameworks, development practices, and industry trends to continuously improve technical solutions.

• Proven senior-level experience in front-end software development, with strong expertise in modern web application development.
• Strong proficiency in React and JavaScript-based technologies, with experience using frameworks such as Angular, Vue.js, and/or Svelte.
• Solid understanding of front-end, mobile, and back-end technologies and how they interact to create seamless digital experiences.
• Experience building responsive, mobile-first applications designed for scalability and performance.
• Strong knowledge of software engineering principles, including reusable architecture, maintainable code, testing, and modern development standards.
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines, build processes, deployments, and production environments.
• Strong understanding of web security practices and the ability to incorporate security throughout the development lifecycle.
• Experience working with APIs and integration protocols such as RESTful APIs, WebSocket, and GraphQL.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex systems and identify effective optimisation opportunities.
• Good understanding of UX and visual design principles, with a keen eye for creating high-quality user experiences.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including product, UX, architecture, security, and engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor developers and contribute to technical leadership.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with evolving technologies and industry practices.
• Ability to work predominantly from Australia, with certain responsibilities potentially requiring a presence in Melbourne or Victoria.
• Eligibility to work in Australia and comply with applicable employment and verification requirements.

• Annual salary of up to AUD 171,000 for senior-level positions.
• Salary packaging options.
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• Flexible working arrangements, including work-from-home opportunities.
• Family-friendly workplace practices.
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Opportunities for professional and personal development.
• A collaborative and inclusive environment that values innovation, diversity, and employee growth.
• Meaningful work contributing to digital services with a tangible impact on the community.