REACT Web Developer

Recruitment Hive; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Hive in Canberra is seeking a front-end web developer for a 12+12 month contract, requiring NV1 security clearance. You will design, build and document front-end capabilities, translate UX specs into public-facing interfaces and work within an Agile environment.

You will integrate RESTful APIs with Node.js/Express, support automated testing and monitor systems. The role emphasizes delivering robust, user-friendly web solutions for government programs.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering tasks in Agile, Kanban and Scrum environments.
• Translating UX specs into public-facing applications with detailed design docs.
• Building RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express, with secure auth workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, integrate, deliver and document software capability that meets business requirements.
• Enhance and support automation capability for existing systems and propose/design new structures and tools.
• Integrate COTS and GOTS software.
• Translate logical designs into physical designs and integrate software employing an ASDM.
• Monitor systems and infrastructure.
• Implement and maintain automated testing.

Skills

Agile Kanban Scrum

UX specs translation

RESTful APIs with Node.js Express

Tools

Node.js

Express

Job description

• NV1 Security Clearance - BBP, ACT
• Design, build, integrate, deliver and document front-end capabilities

Our client, a Federal Government department based in BBP, ACT, that is responsible for signals intelligence, requires the services of a front-end web developer for a 12 + 12 month contract.

Duties of the front end Web Developer:

• Design, build, integrate, deliver and document software capability that meets business requirements.


• Enhance and support automation capability for existing systems and recommend/design new structures and tools.


• Integrate COTS and GOTS software.


• Translate logical designs into physical designs and integrate software employing an ASDM.


• Monitor systems and infrastructure.


• Implement and maintain automated testing.

Skills and Experience - front end Web Developer:

• Experience in tracking and progressing tasks to completion within an Agile, Kanban and Scrum framework.


• Demonstrated experience in implementing UX specs to public facing application and producing detailed design documentation.


• Experience designing and integrating RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express, including secure authentication workflows and data handling.

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.

Please note that applications close at 11am on the 30th of Sep 2026. Recruitment Hive welcome late applications to be considered for future opportunities.