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Empowering people to take control of their property journey and see through the noise @ Homer
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Job Title: Lead React / React Native Developer – Build & Scale Australia's #1 Property App
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Location: Remote (Australia-based preferred)
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Type: Full-time
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About Us
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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.
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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.
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Our company purpose is simple: empower people to take control of their property journey and see through the noise .
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The Role
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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.
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You'll be working hand-in-hand with our Lead Infrastructure Engineer (who ensures everything runs at scale, securely and rapid) and our UX/UI Designer (who brings to life pixel-perfect, buyer-first designs). Together, you'll ship products millions of Australians will use.
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You will:
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Lead the mobile app build from the ground up.
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Drive feature development and enhancements for our web platform.
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Collaborate closely with design and infrastructure to deliver seamless, high-performance experiences.
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Set technical standards, mentor, and hire the right people to grow the front-end team.
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This is your chance to own the front-end strategy, deliver market-defining products, and shape the culture of a scaling proptech startup.
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Key Responsibilities
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Architect, develop, and maintain front-end applications in React and React Native.
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Integrate seamlessly with our PostgreSQL backend and existing APIs.
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Implement robust integration and unit testing (Jest, Playwright, etc).
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Collaborate with the UX/UI Designer to implement mobile and web designs.
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Work with the Infrastructure Lead to ensure performance, scalability, and security.
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Implement CI/CD pipelines via github actions.
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Mentor junior developers and participate in recruitment.
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Champion best practices for performance, accessibility, and maintainability.
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What You'll Bring
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Must-haves:
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Proven production experience in React and React Native.
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Experience with PostgreSQL and API integration.
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Solid background in testing (Jest, integration testing).
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Git proficiency and agile workflow experience.
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Familiarity with Next.js.
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Familiarity with Stripe integration
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Backends FastAPI, Expressjs, Flask or anything similar
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Experience with Docker
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Nice-to-haves:
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Experience with GCP or anything similar.
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CI/CD for mobile and web.
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Interest in proptech or data-driven platforms.
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Expo/EAS is a plus
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Why Join Us?
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Lead the front-end strategy for an emerging market leader.
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Experience the upside with all employees having ESOP or equivalent.
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Build a product with an engaged, growing user base (currently over 17k WAU).
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Shape the engineering culture and team structure from the start.
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Collaborate with an Infrastructure Lead and UX/UI Designer for high-quality delivery.
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Flexible work environment with direct input into company direction.
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Seniority level
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior leveln
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Employment type
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Employment type
Full-timen
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Job function
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Job function
Engineering and Information Technologyn
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🏢 Homer
📍 Victoria