Lead Software Engineer (Node.js | React | TypeScript)

Job Title: Lead Software Engineer (Node.js | React | TypeScript)

Location: Remote

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience Level: 8-10+ Years

Who You Are

If this sounds like you, we’d love to meet you:

You take ownership of your work and enjoy delivering end-to-end features that make an impact.

You write clean, maintainable code and care about quality, from testing and CI/CD to thoughtful reviews.

You love solving problems, whether it’s debugging, optimising, or shaping architecture.

You’re a true team player who values open collaboration, feedback, and shared growth.

You’re always learning, exploring new tech, side projects, or AI innovations that keep you sharp.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilledLead Software Engineerwith strong expertise in modern web technologies to join our client's team. The ideal candidate will be proficient inNode.js, TypeScript, and React (v18+), with a solid understanding of backend and frontend development, testing frameworks, API integrations, and authentication mechanisms.

You will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable web applications while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.Candidates who can effectively leverage AI tools to optimise their development workflow will stand out.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, test, and maintain high-quality web applications usingNode.js,TypeScript, andReact (18+)

Design and implementRESTful APIsand integrate with external systems

Build responsive and performant UIs usingTailwind CSSandTanStack Query





Implement robustauthentication and authorizationusing OAuth, OIDC, and session-based mechanisms

Ensure high code quality withVitesttesting frameworks

Write efficient and maintainable SQL queries and optimize database interactions

Manage source code effectively usingGitand collaborate via code reviews and branching workflows

UtilizeAI-powered coding assistants(e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) to improve productivity and maintain code quality

Work withLinux-based environmentsfor development and deployment

Collaborate with designers, product managers, and backend teams to deliver seamless features

Core Requirements

Proficiency inNode.jsandTypeScript

Strong experience withReact (v18+)and modern React patterns

Familiarity withVitestorJesttesting frameworks

Proficiency inSQLand relational database concepts

Skilled inTailwind CSSandTanStack Query

Solid understanding ofOAuth,OIDC, andsession-based authentication

Experience inAPI developmentandexternal API integrations

Competent in usingbasic Linux command line tools

Strong command overGitfor version control and collaboration

Demonstrated ability tomaximize AI toolsfor enhanced development efficiency

Highly Desirable Requirements

Experience withBunandHonoframeworks

Familiarity withAWS CDKfor infrastructure as code

Knowledge ofPostgreSQLandDrizzle ORM

Hands-on experience withDockerandcontainer-based development

Experience incontainer-based testing(e.g.,Testcontainers)

Exposure tomonorepo-based developmentenvironments

Proficiency withVS Codeand productivity-enhancing extensions

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📌 Lead Software Engineer (React.js/Node.js/Typescript) (Port Phillip City)
🏢 Remote Office
📍 Port Phillip City