Impactful Web Developer (React/TypeScript) – Hybrid, Canberra

Whizdom; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Whizdom is seeking an experienced Web Developer to join a federal government delivery team in Canberra. The role focuses on building modern web applications and APIs, with hybrid work option.

You will design, develop, integrate RESTful APIs using Node.js/Express, and implement automated testing within Agile Scrum/Kanban. The successful candidate will bring React, TypeScript, JavaScript expertise, and a commitment to delivering high-quality documentation and secure data handling.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience developing modern web applications using React, TypeScript and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Experience working with modern frontend tooling, build pipelines and testing frameworks such as Webpack and Jest.
• Strong understanding of Single Page Application (SPA) architecture, including routing, state management and responsive design principles.
• Experience developing and integrating RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express.
• Knowledge of secure authentication practices and secure data handling techniques.
• Experience working within Agile software delivery environments, including Scrum and Kanban.
• The ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• A commitment to producing quality documentation and maintaining engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing and maintaining modern web applications and software components.
• Building and integrating APIs to support business functionality and secure data access.
• Collaborating with business stakeholders and product owners to refine requirements and deliver user-focused solutions.
• Implementing automated testing and supporting continuous integration practices.
• Monitoring, troubleshooting and supporting existing applications and infrastructure.
• Producing technical documentation and contributing to knowledge sharing across the team.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and identifying opportunities to enhance delivery practices and system capability.
• Working within Agile, Scrum and Kanban delivery frameworks to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Skills

React

TypeScript

JavaScript

SPA architecture

RESTful APIs

Agile delivery

Communication skills

Tools

Node.js

Express

Webpack

Jest

Job description

Whizdom is seeking an experienced Web Developer to join a federal government delivery team in Canberra. The role focuses on building modern web applications and APIs, with hybrid work option.

You will design, develop, integrate RESTful APIs using Node.js/Express, and implement automated testing within Agile Scrum/Kanban. The successful candidate will bring React, TypeScript, JavaScript expertise, and a commitment to delivering high-quality documentation and secure data handling.