Frontend Engineer: React + TypeScript & Next.js

Refari; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Refari in Australia is seeking a frontend engineer to craft fast, accessible UI experiences using React, TypeScript, and modern tooling. You’ll translate wireframes into pixel-perfect components and collaborate with UX designers and backend engineers to deliver polished interfaces.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of frontend development, strong React/TypeScript skills, and a solid understanding of performance, accessibility, and testing.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of frontend development experience.
• Proficiency in React, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3/SCSS, REST APIs, GraphQL.
• Familiarity with Next.js, Webpack or Vite, Git workflows.
• Experience with UI libraries such as Material UI, Tailwind, or Chakra.
• Understanding of responsive design, state management, and accessibility (WCAG 2.1).
• Experience applying browser performance tools and optimising Lighthouse scores.

Responsibilities

• Develop & maintain reusable frontend components.
• Optimise rendering performance and bundle size.
• Debug complex issues across browsers and devices.
• Implement test coverage using Jest / React Testing Library.
• Contribute to documentation, design decisions, and team guidelines.

Skills

React

TypeScript

HTML5

CSS3

SCSS

REST APIs

GraphQL

Next.js

Webpack

Vite

Git workflows

UI libraries

Accessibility

Responsive design

Tools

Next.js

Webpack

Vite

Git

Material UI

Tailwind

Chakra

Figma

Adobe XD

Job description

Refari in Australia is seeking a frontend engineer to craft fast, accessible UI experiences using React, TypeScript, and modern tooling. You’ll translate wireframes into pixel-perfect components and collaborate with UX designers and backend engineers to deliver polished interfaces.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of frontend development, strong React/TypeScript skills, and a solid understanding of performance, accessibility, and testing.