Lead React Developer

Talent; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 185,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Lead React Developer to lead front-end delivery for a major Federal Government agency. You will shape architecture, drive modern React/TypeScript solutions and mentor a multidisciplinary team to deliver accessible, scalable web applications.

This role offers hybrid work up to four days from home each week, with a 12-month rolling contract and a daily rate of $1,000–$1,200 (including superannuation).

Qualifications

• Extensive experience developing complex React/TypeScript applications in enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of component-based architecture, state management, REST APIs and responsive UI.
• Experience implementing WCAG accessibility standards and inclusive design.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and delivery of complex enterprise applications using React and TypeScript.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership, mentoring frontend developers.
• Establish and promote engineering standards, reusable components, coding practices and QA processes.
• Collaborate with UX/architecture/backend teams to deliver API-driven experiences.
• Drive modern engineering practices including AI-assisted development, automated testing, CI/CD and Agile delivery.
• Champion accessibility and inclusive design across digital platforms.

Skills

React

TypeScript

Leadership

Agile

CI/CD

Accessibility

AI-assisted dev

Mentoring

Frontend architecture

Design systems

Job description

Lead React Developer (Front-End)

12-Month Rolling Contract | Long-Term Opportunity

$1,000-$1,200 per day including superannuation

Melbourne | Hybrid work from home up to 4 days per week

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Lead React Developer to join a major Federal Government agency delivering innovative, accessible digital services. Working within the Digital team, you will provide hands-on technical leadership across modern front-end development, helping deliver scalable, high-quality React web applications that improve digital experiences for Australians.

The Role

Joining a multidisciplinary delivery team comprising multiple Agile squads, you will work alongside developers, business analysts, UX designers, accessibility specialists, testers, architects, and product teams.

• Lead the design, development and delivery of complex enterprise applications using React and TypeScript.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to frontend developers.
• Establish and promote engineering standards, reusable components, coding practices and quality assurance processes.
• Collaborate with UX, accessibility, architecture and backend teams to deliver seamless, API-driven digital experiences.
• Drive modern engineering practices, including AI-assisted development, automated testing, CI/CD and Agile delivery.
• Champion accessibility, inclusive design and responsive user experiences across digital platforms.
• Contribute to technical design decisions, architecture, performance optimisation and continuous improvement.

About You

We are seeking a technically strong Lead React Developer who combines hands-on engineering expertise with proven leadership capabilities. You will demonstrate:

• Extensive commercial experience developing complex React and TypeScript applications within enterprise environments.
• Advanced knowledge of component-based architecture, state management, REST APIs, responsive UI development and modern frontend frameworks.
• Strong experience implementing web accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design principles.
• Proven experience establishing development standards across code reviews, automated testing, source control, CI/CD pipelines and release management.
• Hands-on experience using AI-assisted development tools, including agentic coding assistants, automated code generation, testing and code review.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor developers, uplift engineering capability and foster high-performing teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, working collaboratively with product owners, UX designers, architects and backend engineering teams.
• Experience developing reusable component libraries, design systems and scalable frontend platforms.
• Exposure to cloud-native applications, API-driven architectures and modern frontend tooling.
• Experience with specification-driven development and AI-augmented software engineering practices.
• Previous experience delivering digital solutions within Federal Government or highly regulated environments.