Lead Frontend Architect - React & TypeScript

DFP Recruitment; Geelong; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

DFP Recruitment is seeking a Lead Developer to join a Federal Government client in Victoria. The role will lead design, development and delivery of contemporary web applications, provide technical leadership and mentoring, and ensure high-quality, scalable solutions for digital transformation initiatives.

You will lead frontend design with React and TypeScript, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and promote modern engineering practices including automated testing, CI/CD, and AI-assisted

Qualifications

• Experience leading the design, development and delivery of complex React/TypeScript applications in an enterprise environment.
• Ability to mentor and uplift development teams and collaborate with product owners, UX, architects and backend teams.
• Experience delivering accessible digital services and applying inclusive design principles.
• Experience establishing engineering standards, code review, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and release management.
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted software engineering tools to accelerate delivery and improve quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and delivery of modern web applications using React, TypeScript and frontend practices.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and establish engineering standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, UX, architects and backend teams on frontend requirements and API contracts.
• Drive adoption of modern software engineering practices, including AI-assisted development and CI/CD.

Skills

React

TypeScript

Frontend development

Accessibility

AI-assisted tools

CI/CD

Tools

Code review

Automated testing

Source control

CI/CD pipelines

Release management

Job description

DFP Recruitment is seeking a Lead Developer to join a Federal Government client in Victoria. The role will lead design, development and delivery of contemporary web applications, provide technical leadership and mentoring, and ensure high-quality, scalable solutions for digital transformation initiatives.

You will lead frontend design with React and TypeScript, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and promote modern engineering practices including automated testing, CI/CD, and AI-assisted