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:
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You take ownership of your work and enjoy delivering end-to-end features that make an impact.
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You write clean, maintainable code and care about quality, from testing and CI/CD to thoughtful reviews.
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You love solving problems, whether it’s debugging, optimising, or shaping architecture.
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You’re a true team player who values open collaboration, feedback, and shared growth.
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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 scal
able 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
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Develop, test, and maintain high-quality web applications using
Node.js
,
TypeScript
, and
React (18+)
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Design and implement
RESTful APIs
and integrate with external systems
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Build responsive and performant UIs using
Tailwind CSS
and
TanStack Query
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Implement robust
authentication and authorization
using OAuth, OIDC, and session-based mechanisms
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Ensure high code quality with
Vitest
testing frameworks
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Write efficient and maintainable SQL queries and optimize database interactions
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Manage source code effectively using
Git
and collaborate via code reviews and branching workflows
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Utilize
AI-powered coding assistants
(e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) to improve productivity and maintain code quality
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Work with
Linux-based environments
for development and deployment
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Collaborate with designers, product managers, and backend teams to deliver seamless features
Core Requirements
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Proficiency in
Node.js
and
TypeScript
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Strong experience with
React (v18+)
and modern React patterns
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Familiarity with
Vitest
or
Jest
testing frameworks
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Proficiency in
SQL
and relational database concepts
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Skilled in
Tailwind CSS
and
TanStack Query
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Strong understanding of
OAuth
,
OIDC
, and
session-based authentication
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Experience in
API development
and
external API integrations
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Competent in using
basic Linux command line tools
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Strong command over
Git
for version control and collaboration
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Demonstrated ability to
maximize AI tools
for enhanced development efficiency
Highly Desirable Requirements
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Experience with
Bun
and
Hono
frameworks
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Familiarity with
AWS CDK
for infrastructure as code
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Knowledge of
PostgreSQL
and
Drizzle ORM
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Hands-on experience with
Docker
and
container-based development
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Experience in
container-based testing
(e.g.,
Testcontainers
)
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Exposure to
monorepo-based development
environments
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Proficiency with
VS Code
and productivity-enhancing extensions
