Lead Software Engineer (React.js/Node.js/Typescript)

Remote Office; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Remote Office in Australia is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to own end-to-end web platforms using Node.js, TypeScript, and React (v18+). You will design, implement, and optimize scalable services, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor juniors while maintaining high code quality and robust CI/CD pipelines.

You’ll leverage AI-assisted tools to accelerate development, apply modern architectural patterns, and ensure secure, performant software across frontend and backend systems in

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of software engineering experience.
• Expert in Node.js, TypeScript, and React (v18+).
• Experience with CI/CD, testing (Vitest/Jest), and API integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain web applications using Node.js, TS, and React (18+).
• Design RESTful APIs and integrate with external systems.
• Build responsive, performant UIs using Tailwind CSS and TanStack Query.
• Ensure robust authentication and authorization using OAuth/OIDC and session-based strategies.
• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and backend teams to deliver features.

Skills

Node.js

TypeScript

React

REST APIs

CI/CD

Testing (Vitest/Jest)

SQL

OAuth/OIDC

Git

AI tools (Copilot/Claude)

Linux

Tools

Docker

PostgreSQL

AWS CDK

Drizzle ORM

TanStack Query

Tailwind CSS

VS Code

Testcontainers

Job description

Lead Software Engineer (Node.js | React | TypeScript)

Job Title:Lead Software Engineer (Node.js | React | TypeScript)

Location:Remote

Employment Type:Full-time

Experience Level:8-10+ Years

Who You Are

If this sounds like you, we’d love to meet you:

• You take ownership of your work and enjoy delivering end-to-end features that make an impact.
  
• You write clean, maintainable code and care about quality, from testing and CI/CD to thoughtful reviews.
  
• You love solving problems, whether it’s debugging, optimising, or shaping architecture.
  
• You’re a true team player who values open collaboration, feedback, and shared growth.
  
• You’re always learning, exploring new tech, side projects, or AI innovations that keep you sharp.
  

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilledLead Software Engineerwith strong expertise in modern web technologies to join our client's team. The ideal candidate will be proficient inNode.js, TypeScript, and React (v18+), with a solid understanding of backend and frontend development, testing frameworks, API integrations, and authentication mechanisms.

You will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable web applications while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.Candidates who can effectively leverage AI tools to optimise their development workflow will stand out.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain high-quality web applications usingNode.js,TypeScript, andReact (18+)
  
• Design and implementRESTful APIsand integrate with external systems
  
• Build responsive and performant UIs usingTailwind CSSandTanStack Query
  
• Implement robustauthentication and authorizationusing OAuth, OIDC, and session-based mechanisms
  
• Ensure high code quality withVitesttesting frameworks
  
• Write efficient and maintainable SQL queries and optimize database interactions
  
• Manage source code effectively usingGitand collaborate via code reviews and branching workflows
  
• UtilizeAI-powered coding assistants(e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) to improve productivity and maintain code quality
  
• Work withLinux-based environmentsfor development and deployment
  
• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and backend teams to deliver seamless features
  

Core Requirements

• Proficiency inNode.jsandTypeScript
  
• Strong experience withReact (v18+)and modern React patterns
  
• Familiarity withVitestorJesttesting frameworks
  
• Proficiency inSQLand relational database concepts
  
• Skilled inTailwind CSSandTanStack Query
  
• Strong understanding ofOAuth,OIDC, andsession-based authentication
  
• Experience inAPI developmentandexternal API integrations
  
• Competent in usingbasic Linux command line tools
  
• Strong command overGitfor version control and collaboration
  
• Demonstrated ability tomaximize AI toolsfor enhanced development efficiency
  

Highly Desirable Requirements

• Experience withBunandHonoframeworks
  
• Familiarity withAWS CDKfor infrastructure as code
  
• Knowledge ofPostgreSQLandDrizzle ORM
  
• Hands-on experience withDockerandcontainer-based development
  
• Experience incontainer-based testing(e.g.,Testcontainers)
  
• Exposure tomonorepo-based developmentenvironments
  
• Proficiency withVS Codeand productivity-enhancing extensions