Frontend Software Engineer — React / TypeScript

Refari; Australia; On-site; 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

Are you passionate about crafting beautiful, fast, user-friendly web experiences? This exciting role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge interfaces, solve interesting technical challenges, and build tools that make a real impact.

What You'll Be Doing

• Building high-performance UI features using React, TypeScript, and Next.js
• Collaborating with UX designers to turn wireframes into pixel-perfect components
• Working closely with backend engineers to integrate APIs and optimise client-server workflows
• Improving performance, accessibility, and Lighthouse scores
• Participating in code reviews, architectural discussions, and sprint planning
• Helping shape UI standards, component libraries, and styling frameworks

Key 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

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years' experience in modern frontend development
• Strong proficiency in:React TypeScriptHTML5 / CSS3 / SCSSREST APIs / GraphQL
• Familiarity with:Next.jsWebpack / ViteGit workflowsUI libraries (Material UI, Tailwind, Chakra, etc.)
• Solid understanding of:Responsive designState managementAccessibility (WCAG 2.1)Browser rendering & performance tools

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of Node.js
• Design tool familiarity (Figma, Adobe XD)
• Experience working within an Agile or Scrum environment

Ideal Candidate

You love clean code, thoughtful design, and creative problem-solving. You're curious, collaborative, and enjoy improving both products and processes. You take ownership and strive for intuitive, polished digital experiences.

Salary Range

AUD $110,000 - $140,000 + superannuation (Depending on experience)

Employment Type

Full-time, permanent