Lead React / React Native Developer

Homer; Melbourne; Remote; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Option Plan

Flexible work environment

High-quality delivery collaboration

Job summary

A leading proptech startup is seeking a Lead React / React Native Developer to take ownership of the front-end ecosystem of their property app, driving feature development and enhancing the user experience. This role allows for remote work, and candidates should have proven experience in React and React Native, alongside a solid understanding of API integration and testing. Join a small, agile team focused on transforming the property journey for buyers across Australia.

Qualifications

• Proven production experience in React and React Native.
• Experience with PostgreSQL and API integration.
• Solid background in testing (Jest, integration testing).

Responsibilities

• Lead the mobile app build from the ground up.
• Drive feature development and enhancements for our web platform.
• Mentor junior developers and participate in recruitment.

Skills

React

React Native

PostgreSQL

API Integration

Jest

Agile Workflow

Git

Docker

Next.js

Tools

FastAPI

Express.js

Flask

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Empowering people to take control of their property journey and see through the noise @ Homer

Job Title: Lead React / React Native Developer – Build & Scale Australia’s #1 Property App

Location: Remote (Australia-based preferred)

Type: Full-time

About Us

At Homer, we’ve already built the #1 Chrome Extension for property buyers in Australia. Now, we’re transforming our in Beta web app into the most-downloaded mobile app for property - giving buyers unprecedented access to real estate data, campaign history, and collaboration tools.

We believe property data should be transparent, accessible, and empowering . Our small, agile team moves fast, builds with purpose, and loves solving big problems in real estate.

Our company purpose is simple: empower people to take control of their property journey and see through the noise .

The Role

We’re looking for a Lead React + React Native Developer to take ownership of our entire front-end ecosystem; from our React web app to our React Native mobile app, and help scale the engineering team around you.

You’ll be working hand-in-hand with our Lead Infrastructure Engineer (who ensures everything runs at scale, securely and fast) and our UX/UI Designer (who brings to life pixel-perfect, buyer-first designs). Together, you’ll ship products millions of Australians will use.

You will:

• Lead the mobile app build from the ground up.
• Drive feature development and enhancements for our web platform.
• Collaborate closely with design and infrastructure to deliver seamless, high-performance experiences.
• Set technical standards, mentor, and hire the right people to grow the front-end team.

This is your chance to own the front-end strategy, deliver market-defining products, and shape the culture of a scaling proptech startup.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and maintain front-end applications in React and React Native.
• Integrate seamlessly with our PostgreSQL backend and existing APIs.
• Implement robust integration and unit testing (Jest, Playwright, etc).
• Collaborate with the UX/UI Designer to implement mobile and web designs.
• Work with the Infrastructure Lead to ensure performance, scalability, and security.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines via github actions.
• Mentor junior developers and participate in recruitment.
• Champion best practices for performance, accessibility, and maintainability.

What You’ll Bring

Must-haves:

• Proven production experience in React and React Native.
• Experience with PostgreSQL and API integration.
• Solid background in testing (Jest, integration testing).
• Git proficiency and agile workflow experience.
• Familiarity with Next.js.
• Familiarity with Stripe integration
• Backends FastAPI, Expressjs, Flask or anything similar
• Experience with Docker

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience with GCP or anything similar.
• CI/CD for mobile and web.
• Interest in proptech or data-driven platforms.
• Expo/EAS is a plus

Why Join Us?

• Lead the front-end strategy for an emerging market leader.
• Experience the upside with all employees having ESOP or equivalent.
• Build a product with an engaged, growing user base (currently over 17k WAU).
• Shape the engineering culture and team structure from the start.
• Collaborate with an Infrastructure Lead and UX/UI Designer for high-quality delivery.
• Flexible work environment with direct input into company direction.
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

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