Lead React / TypeScript Developer

Recruitment Hive; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment Hive seeks a Lead React & TypeScript Developer to drive the design, development and delivery of complex web applications for an independent Federal Government agency in Australia. The role requires strong technical leadership, collaboration with UX/design and backend teams, and oversight of modern frontend practices including accessibility and AI-assisted tooling.

The position emphasizes setting engineering standards, mentoring team members, and delivering high-quality, API-driven

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading the design, development & delivery of complex React & TypeScript applications in an enterprise environment.
• Strong technical expertise across modern frontend development including React, TypeScript, component-based architecture, state management, API integration & responsive UI design.
• Experience delivering accessible digital services and implementing accessibility standards & best practices.
• Experience establishing engineering standards & practices, including code review, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, source control & release management.
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted software engineering tools to accelerate software delivery and improve quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development & delivery of modern web applications using React and TypeScript.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring & guidance to development team members, establishing engineering standards & high-quality delivery outcomes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, UX designers, architects & backend teams to define frontend requirements, API contracts & end-to-end designs.
• Drive adoption of modern software engineering practices, including AI-assisted development, automated testing, CI/CD, source control & Agile delivery.

Skills

React

TypeScript

Frontend architecture

Accessibility

CI/CD pipelines

AI-assisted development

Technical leadership

Agile

Tools

API integration

Job description

• NV1 Security Clearance required
• Lead the design, development & delivery of complex React & TypeScript applications

Our client, an independent Federal Government agency responsible for implementing and administering the National Disability Insurance Scheme, require the services of a Lead React & TypeScript Developer.

Duties of the Lead React & TypeScript Developer

• Lead the design, development & delivery of modern web applications using React, TypeScript & contemporary frontend engineering practices;
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring & guidance to development team members, establishing engineering standards & promoting high-quality delivery outcomes;
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, UX designers, architects & backend development teams to define frontend requirements, API contracts & end-to-end solution designs;
• Drive the adoption of modern software engineering practices, including AI-assisted development, automated testing, source control, CI/CD pipelines & Agile delivery methodologies.

Skills and Experience Required

• Demonstrated experience leading the design, development & delivery of complex React & TypeScript applications in an enterprise environment;
• Strong technical expertise across modern frontend development, including React, TypeScript, component-based architecture, state management, API integration & responsive user interface design;
• Demonstrated experience delivering accessible digital services and implementing accessibility standards & best practices, with a strong understanding of inclusive design principles;
• Experience establishing engineering standards & practices, including code review, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, source control & release management;
• Demonstrated experience leveraging contemporary AI-assisted software engineering tools (such as agentic coding assistants, code generation, automated testing & code review capabilities) to accelerate software delivery, improve quality & support modern development practices;
• Experience delivering applications using modern frontend ecosystems and tooling, including TypeScript, API-driven architectures, component libraries, cloud-native platforms & contemporary development frameworks (desired);
• Experience working with specification-driven or AI-augmented software development approaches, including the use of structured requirements, design artefacts & automated tooling to accelerate delivery & improve quality (desired).

Please note that applications close on Tuesday the 17th of November 2026 at 11am.

We Value Diversity

The Recruitment Hive is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience and are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. We encourage people with disability, indigenous, veterans and people of all backgrounds and abilities to express their interest in this role.