This is a remote position.

Job Title

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

Location

Remote

Employment Type

Full-time

Experience Level

8-10+ Years

Work Roster

9AM-5PM Melbourne Time

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 skilled Lead Software Engineer with strong expertise in modern web technologies to join our client's team. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Node.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 using Node.js, TypeScript, and React (18+) - Design and implement RESTful APIs and integrate with external systems - Build responsive and performant UIs using Tailwind CSS and TanStack Query - Implement robust authentication and authorization using OAuth, OIDC, and session-based mechanisms - Ensure high code quality with Vitest testing frameworks - Write efficient and maintainable SQL queries and optimize database interactions - Manage source code effectively using Git and collaborate via code reviews and branching workflows - Utilize AI-powered coding assistants (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) to improve productivity and maintain code quality - Work with Linux-based environments for development and deployment - Collaborate with designers, product managers, and backend teams to deliver seamless features

Core Requirements

- Proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript - Strong experience with React (v18+) and modern React patterns - Familiarity with Vitest or Jest testing frameworks - Proficiency in SQL and relational database concepts - Skilled in Tailwind CSS and TanStack Query - Strong understanding of OAuth, OIDC, and session-based authentication - Experience in API development and external API integrations - Competent in using basic Linux command line tools - Strong command over Git for version control and collaboration - Demonstrated ability to maximize AI tools for enhanced development efficiency

Highly Desirable Requirements

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• Experience with Bun and Hono frameworks - Familiarity with AWS CDK for infrastructure as code - Knowledge of PostgreSQL and Drizzle ORM -
• Hands-on experience with Docker and container-based development -
• Experience in container-based testing (e.g., Testcontainers) -
• Exposure to monorepo-based development environments - Proficiency with VS Code and productivity-enhancing extensions