Senior React AI Developer

Peoplebank; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoplebank in partnership with Leaders IT in Melbourne seeks a Senior React AI Developer for a 12-Month Contract (with potential 12-month extension). Develop, test and maintain modern web applications using React and TypeScript, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality digital solutions and exceptional user experiences.

You will build secure, accessible and maintainable applications, leverage AI-assisted development tools for coding, testing and documentation, contribute

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience with React and TypeScript.
• Solid understanding of component-based architecture, state management and API integration.
• Experience delivering accessible digital services and applying accessibility standards.
• Hands-on experience with source control and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test and maintain modern web applications using React and TypeScript.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality digital solutions and user experiences.
• Build secure, accessible and maintainable applications aligned with best practices and standards.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools for coding, testing, debugging and documentation.
• Contribute to code reviews, CI/CD pipelines and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the development of reusable components and frontend frameworks.

Skills

React

TypeScript

Frontend development

Accessibility

AI-assisted development tools

CI/CD

Code reviews

Communication

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

12-Month Contract + potential 12 month extension

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test and maintain modern web applications using React and TypeScript.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality digital solutions and user experiences.
• Build secure, accessible and maintainable applications aligned with best practices and standards.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools for coding, testing, debugging and documentation.
• Contribute to code reviews, CI/CD pipelines and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the development of reusable components and frontend frameworks.

Senior React AI Developer

12-Month Contract + potential 12 month extension

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test and maintain modern web applications using React and TypeScript.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality digital solutions and user experiences.
• Build secure, accessible and maintainable applications aligned with best practices and standards.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools for coding, testing, debugging and documentation.
• Contribute to code reviews, CI/CD pipelines and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the development of reusable components and frontend frameworks.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong commercial experience with React, TypeScript and modern frontend development practices.
• Solid understanding of component-based architecture, state management, API integration and responsive UI development.
• Experience delivering accessible digital services and applying accessibility standards.
• Hands‑on experience with source control, automated testing and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proven use of AI-assisted development tools while maintaining code quality and accountability.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable

• Experience with modern frontend ecosystems, cloud-native platforms and API-driven architectures.
• Exposure to AI-augmented or specification-driven development approaches.
• Experience using agentic AI development tools and workflows.
• Previous experience working within government or highly regulated environments.

Additional Information

• Australian Citizenship is mandatory.
• Ability to obtain a Baseline Security Clearance is required.

Peoplebank and Leaders IT are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process due to your circumstances, please let us know—we’re here to support you.