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Empowering people to take control of their property journey and see through the noise @ Homer

Job Title: Lead React / React Native Developer – Build & Scale Australia's #1 Property App
Location: Remote (Australia-based preferred)

Type: Full-time

About Us

At Homer, we've already built the #1 Chrome Extension for property buyers in Australia. Now, we're transforming our in Beta web app into the most-downloaded mobile app for property - giving buyers unprecedented access to real estate data, campaign history, and collaboration tools.

We believe property data should be transparent, accessible, and empowering . Our small, agile team moves fast, builds with purpose, and loves solving big problems in real estate.

Our company purpose is simple: empower people to take control of their property journey and see through the noise .

The Role

We're looking for a Lead React + React Native Developer to take ownership of our entire front-end ecosystem; from our React web app to our React Native mobile app, and help scale the engineering team around you.

You'll be working hand-in-hand with our Lead Infrastructure Engineer (who ensures everything runs at scale, securely and fast) and our UX/UI Designer (who brings to life pixel-perfect, buyer-first designs). Together, you'll ship products millions of Australians will use.

You will:

- Lead the mobile app build from the ground up.
- Drive feature development and enhancements for our web platform.
- Collaborate closely with design and infrastructure to deliver seamless, high-performance experiences.
- Set technical standards, mentor, and hire the right people to grow the front-end team.

This is your chance to own the front-end strategy, deliver market-defining products, and shape the culture of a scaling proptech startup.

Key Responsibilities

- Architect, develop, and maintain front-end applications in React and React Native.




- Integrate seamlessly with our PostgreSQL backend and existing APIs.
- Implement robust integration and unit testing (Jest, Playwright, etc).
- Collaborate with the UX/UI Designer to implement mobile and web designs.
- Work with the Infrastructure Lead to ensure performance, scalability, and security.
- Implement CI/CD pipelines via github actions.
- Mentor junior developers and participate in recruitment.
- Champion best practices for performance, accessibility, and maintainability.

What You'll Bring

Must-haves:

- Proven production experience in React and React Native.
- Experience with PostgreSQL and API integration.
- Solid background in testing (Jest, integration testing).
- Git proficiency and agile workflow experience.
- Familiarity with Next.js.
- Familiarity with Stripe integration
- Backends FastAPI, Expressjs, Flask or anything similar
- Experience with Docker

Nice-to-haves:

- Experience with GCP or anything similar.
- CI/CD for mobile and web.
- Interest in proptech or data-driven platforms.
- Expo/EAS is a plus

Why Join Us?

- Lead the front-end strategy for an emerging market leader.
- Experience the upside with all employees having ESOP or equivalent.
- Build a product with an engaged, growing user base (currently over 17k WAU).
- Shape the engineering culture and team structure from the start.
- Collaborate with an Infrastructure Lead and UX/UI Designer for high-quality delivery.
- Flexible work workplace with direct input into company direction.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology





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