Frontend Engineer

Karbon; Canberra; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks annual leave

5 extra 'Karbon Days' off

Flexible working environment

Collaborative culture

Generous parental leave

Job summary

A leading practice management software company in Canberra seeks a Front End Software Engineer to design web applications for the Aider product. The role requires at least 3 years in fullstack development, proficiency in React.js, and strong collaboration skills. Benefits include global experience, 4 weeks annual leave plus additional days, and a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of professional experience in fullstack development.
• Experience consuming and integrating with various serverless APIs.
• Understanding of software development best practices.

Responsibilities

• Work within an agile development team to design and build interactive web applications.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues to resolve issues during testing.
• Continue to develop and maintain existing Karbon software applications.

Skills

React.js

MobX

Ant Design

A/B testing

Data analysis

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Job description

Karbon Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Karbon is the global leader in practice management software for growth‑minded accounting firms. We provide an award‑winning, highly collaborative cloud platform that streamlines work and communication, enabling the average accounting firm using Karbon to save 18.5 hours per week, per employee.

We have customers in 34 countries and have grown into a globally distributed team, with our people based throughout the US, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the Philippines. We are well‑funded, ranked #1 on G2, have a fantastic team culture built on our values, are growing rapidly, and making a global impact.

Karbon is seeking a Front End Software Engineer. In this role you will work within an agile development team to design and build interactive web applications, focusing on the Aider product within the Karbon product portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Balance speed and quality—You adeptly balance the need for speed with a commitment to quality, accelerating when necessary and attending to detail for excellent outcomes.
• Work effectively as part of a team—Software development is a team sport; you will collaborate closely with colleagues and with the quality assurance team to resolve issues raised during testing.
• Build and maintain—You will develop innovative products and ensure the continuous operation of existing Karbon software applications, optimizing user experiences and experimenting with conversion funnels.
• Autonomy—You engage fully and creatively with problems, finding joy in learning and exploration.
• Own your work—You take genuine pride in your creations, feeling a deep sense of responsibility for the products you develop and their impact on customers.
• Bring your passion and personality—Your creativity, curiosity, and authentic self strengthen the team, and you will thrive in a culture free from office politics and valuing openness.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of professional experience in fullstack development.
• Proficiency in React.js, MobX (or similar), and Ant Design (or similar) for front‑end development.
• Experience consuming and integrating with various serverless APIs.
• Understanding of software development best practices, including testing, continuous integration, and continuous deployment.
• Understanding of scalable computing systems, software architecture, data structures, and algorithms.
• Experience in A/B testing, Feature Flags, and data analysis to optimize key metrics such as user acquisition and retention.
• Good analytical skills and problem‑solving skills.
• Good communication and collaboration skills to work in an international, multi‑location team.
• Has initiative and passion for all things web, and a willingness to go the extra mile.
• Ability to work as part of a team and take pride and ownership in their work.
• Passionate about users behaviour, anticipating their needs and preferences.
• Passionate about developing consumer‑facing software used globally and across industries.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or equivalent experience is needed.

Benefits

• Gain global experience across the USA, Australia, New Zealand, UK, Canada and the Philippines.
• 4 weeks annual leave plus 5 extra "Karbon Days" off a year.
• Flexible working environment.
• Work with (and learn from) an experienced, high‑performing team.
• Be part of a fast‑growing company that firmly believes in promoting high performers from within.
• A collaborative, team‑oriented culture that embraces diversity, invests in development, and provides consistent feedback.
• Generous parental leave.

Karbon embraces diversity and inclusion, aligning with our values as a business. Research has shown that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single criteria. If you've made it this far in the job description but your past experience doesn't perfectly align, we do encourage you to still apply. You could still be the right person for the role!

We recruit and reward people based on capability and performance. We don’t discriminate based on race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, physical or cognitive ability, and other diversity dimensions that may hinder inclusion in the organization.

At this time, we request that agency referrals are not submitted for this position. We appreciate your understanding and encourage direct applications from interested candidates.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Technology, Information and Internet