Frontend Developer

Woolly Mammoth; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work setup

Flexible working hours

Team events and activities

Job summary

A dynamic software company in Sydney seeks a Mid-Senior Frontend Developer to create polished interfaces using React and Next.js. You'll collaborate with producers and designers in a hybrid setup, balancing client projects with exciting new initiatives. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in frontend development and is curious about expanding skills in UI and AI. This role offers flexible hours and a focus on diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of hands-on experience with Next.js.
• Ability to translate high-quality design into pixel-perfect frontends.
• Experience in full-stack development with APIs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team to create engaging interfaces.
• Build modern frontends using React and Next.js.
• Contribute to code reviews and quality assurance testing.

Skills

Next.js

React

Client Communication

UI Design

Full-stack Development

Tools

Sanity

PostgreSQL

Node.js

Job description

About the role

• Collaborate with our producers, designers, and developers to create engaging, polished interfaces.
• Build modern frontends using React, Next.js, and Sanity.
• Balance ongoing client engagements with exciting new project work.
• Run client WIPs and provide development updates via Slack and virtual meetings when needed.
• Contribute to code reviews and quality assurance testing.

About you

• You have at least 3 years of hands-on experience with Next.js, and are comfortable shipping production-ready features with it.
• You can translate high-quality design into pixel-perfect, performant frontends.
• You’re confident running client communication when needed, whether that’s async updates in Slack or leading a WIP call.
• You write reusable, maintainable code that other developers enjoy working with.
• You’re curious about expanding your skills in UI, motion, and 3D to enrich frontend experiences.
• You’re interested in exploring how AI can improve development workflows and enhance productivity.
• You have experience (or strong interest) in full-stack development, including APIs and databases (REST, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, etc.).

Bonus points

• Experience with Sanity or other headless CMSes.
• Knowledge of Three.js or WebGL for immersive, interactive frontends.
• Familiarity with Node.js backends.
• Links to your portfolio, GitHub, or live projects.

Benefits

• Hybrid setup with an even split between WFH and our stunning Darlinghurst office.
• Flexible working hours and remote-friendly culture.
• Regular team events, including weekly coffee clubs, pool comps, and table tennis tournaments.
• A focus on diversity & inclusion, sustainability, and mental wellbeing.
• A no-blame culture where collaboration and growth come first.
• The chance to work with some of Australia’s and Silicon Valley’s most exciting brands.
• A small, dynamic team where you’ll have a real impact, and plenty of opportunities to explore new technologies.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Software Development