Jim's Group is one of Australia's largest franchise networks, supporting thousands of franchisees across home services and beyond. Our in-house software team builds and maintains the web applications that run the business, and we are modernising our internal systems by converting legacy Visual Basic applications into modern React-based applications.
About the role
This is a permanent full-time position (38 hours per week) based on-site at Mooroolbark in Melbourne's outer east, reporting to the Software Development Manager / Technical Lead. Salary is $75,000 to $85,000 per annum plus superannuation, depending on experience.
As a Junior Front-End Developer you will deliver assigned front-end components and features end to end, from requirements analysis through development, API integration, testing, deployment support and production hot fixes, under the guidance of senior technical staff.
Key responsibilities
Build reusable components, forms, dialogs, tables, search functions and validation workflows
Review and interpret existing Visual Basic code, screens and workflows, and convert approved legacy functionality into contemporary React-based components while preserving required system behaviour




Integrate front-end applications with RESTful APIs and internal business services using JSON payloads, and manage application state, data flow, validation and error handling
Investigate, reproduce and resolve software defects, and develop, test and deploy production hot fixes in accordance with source control, testing and release procedures
Participate in code reviews, Agile ceremonies and sprint planning, and maintain technical notes and work items
Collaborate with front-end and back-end developers, business analysts, testers, product owners and internal stakeholders
Skills and experience required
Bachelor degree, diploma or relevant qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Web Development or a related discipline
Ability to read existing code, analyse software requirements and application workflows, and contribute to front-end solution design
Working knowledge of responsive design, component-based development, Git-based source control and debugging
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills, with attention to detail and a willingness to learn
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
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📌 Junior Front-End Developer (Melbourne)
🏢 Jim's Group
📍 Melbourne