Senior Front-End Engineer, Digital Archiving Platforms

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC); Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is seeking a Front End Engineer to join the Product & Technology team. You will help develop media management and digital archiving solutions that support content creators and audience experiences, focusing on secure, high-performing, accessible platforms.

You'll build reusable front end components, collaborate across a cross-functional team, and maintain quality through sustainable engineering practices and clear documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience developing secure, high-performance and accessible websites at scale.
• Write clean, efficient, testable code.
• Strong experience with Node.js, ES6+, TypeScript, React.
• Experience with CSS, SASS, PostCSS.
• Experience integrating with REST and GraphQL APIs.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Develop secure, high-performing, accessible solutions for ABC content management.
• Design reusable front end components and UI patterns for consistency.
• Deliver high-quality code prioritising efficiency, security and sustainability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team to solve product challenges.
• Share best practices and strengthen development across digital teams.
• Create and maintain technical documentation covering designs and specs.

Skills

Node.js

ES6+

TypeScript

React

CSS

SASS

PostCSS

REST API

GraphQL

Testing

Analytical thinking

Communication

Planning and prioritization

Education

Tertiary qualifications

Tools

API test automation

Job description

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is seeking a Front End Engineer to join the Product & Technology team. You will help develop media management and digital archiving solutions that support content creators and audience experiences, focusing on secure, high-performing, accessible platforms.

You'll build reusable front end components, collaborate across a cross-functional team, and maintain quality through sustainable engineering practices and clear documentation.