Job Description
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.
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This is an opportunity to shape high-impact digital experiences that serve millions of customer interactions and support essential public services. You'll take a senior role in designing, developing, and enhancing modern web applications with a strong focus on React and JavaScript technologies. Working within a collaborative technology environment, you'll help translate business and user needs into scalable, accessible, and performant solutions.
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You'll contribute to technical innovation while maintaining high standards for security, code quality, testing, and maintainability. The role combines hands-on engineering with technical leadership, collaboration, and mentorship of other developers. You'll work closely with product, UX, architecture, security, and other cross-functional teams to deliver meaningful digital outcomes. It's a chance to apply your expertise to technology that has a tangible impact on communities while continuing to grow your skills.
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Accountabilities
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Design, develop, maintain, and enhance responsive web applications using React and modern JavaScript frameworks, applying component-based architecture and development best practices.
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Translate designs and business requirements into performant, scalable, cross-browser-compatible user interfaces with a strong focus on usability and customer experience.
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Optimise front-end performance through techniques such as lazy loading, code splitting, efficient rendering, and other appropriate optimisation strategies.
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Develop secure applications by applying front-end security practices, including protection against vulnerabilities such as XSS and CSRF.
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Ensure digital solutions meet accessibility requirements, including relevant WCAG standards, while delivering inclusive and reliable experiences.
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Write testable, maintainable,



reusable code and contribute to strong engineering standards, development practices, and quality assurance processes.
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Collaborate with UX designers, product managers, architects, security specialists, and other stakeholders to define requirements and deliver user-centric solutions.
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Mentor junior developers, contribute to technical discussions, and promote effective engineering practices across the team.
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Work with CI/CD pipelines and support reliable build and deployment processes in fast-paced development environments.
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Design and integrate APIs and protocols, including RESTful APIs, WebSocket, and GraphQL, as part of modern web applications.
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Analyse complex systems, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement solutions that enhance reliability, scalability, security, and performance.
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Stay current with emerging technologies, frameworks, development practices, and industry trends to continuously improve technical solutions.
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Requirements
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Proven senior-level experience in front-end software development, with strong expertise in modern web application development.
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Solid proficiency in React and JavaScript-based technologies, with experience using frameworks such as Angular, Vue.js, and/or Svelte.
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Solid understanding of front-end, mobile, and back-end technologies and how they interact to create seamless digital experiences.
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Experience building responsive, mobile-first applications designed for scalability and performance.
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Strong knowledge of software engineering principles, including reusable architecture, maintainable code, testing, and modern development standards.
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Experience working with CI/CD pipelines, build processes, deployments, and production environments.
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Strong understanding of web security practices and the ability to incorporate security throughout the development lifecycle.
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Experience working with APIs and integration protocols such as RESTful APIs, WebSocket, and GraphQL.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex systems and identify effective optimisation opportunities.
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Good understanding of UX and visual design principles, with a keen eye for creating high-quality user experiences.
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Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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Experience working effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including product, UX, architecture, security, and engineering.
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Demonstrated ability to mentor developers and contribute to technical leadership.
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Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with evolving technologies and industry practices.
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Ability to work predominantly from Australia, with certain responsibilities potentially requiring a presence in Melbourne or Victoria.
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Eligibility to work in Australia and comply with applicable employment and verification requirements.
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Benefits
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Annual salary of up to AUD 171,000 for senior-level positions.
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Salary packaging options.
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Fitness Passport and discounts with hundreds of retailers.
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Flexible working arrangements, including work-from-home opportunities.
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Family-friendly workplace practices.
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16 weeks of paid parental leave.
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Opportunities for professional and personal development.
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A collaborative and inclusive environment that values innovation, diversity, and employee growth.
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Meaningful work contributing to digital services with a tangible impact on the community.
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📌 Senior Front End Developer (Victoria)
🏢 Jobgether
📍 Victoria