Ui Developer

Tech Aalto; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Aalto in Melbourne is seeking a Senior UI Developer to design, develop and maintain high-quality web applications using React.js, Node.js and Express. You will work on both front-end and back-end development, API integrations, and database management to ensure optimal performance across platforms.

The role requires strong experience with RESTful APIs, PostgreSQL, and modern front-end tooling. Collaboration with UX/UI designers and participation in code reviews are key aspects of this

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in front-end development with React.js.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, ES6+, HTML5, CSS3, and TypeScript.
• Expertise in Node.js and Express.js for back-end development.
• Experience with PostgreSQL or other relational databases.
• Familiarity with RESTful API development and third-party API integration.
• Strong understanding of responsive web design principles and UI/UX best practices.
• Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Context API) is a plus.
• Familiarity with Node-RED is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain user-friendly web applications using React.js for the front end.
• Build and manage robust RESTful APIs with Node.js & Express (Node-RED experience is a plus) to facilitate front-end and back-end interactions.
• Design and optimize PostgreSQL databases to support application functionality and ensure high performance.
• Implement server-side logic and integrate with third-party services using Node.js.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to create responsive, visually appealing interfaces.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following industry best practices.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications to ensure optimal performance across different devices and platforms.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to team members and ensuring code quality.

Skills

React.js

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS3

TypeScript

Node.js

Express.js

PostgreSQL

RESTful APIs

Responsive design

Redux

Context API

Node-RED

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Tools

Node-RED

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Job Title

Senior UI Developer - React.js + Node.js + Express

Location

Melbourne

Job Type

Contract

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled Senior UI Developer with expertise in React.js, Node.js, and Express to design, develop, and maintain high-quality web applications. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in front-end and back-end development, database management, and API integrations, ensuring seamless functionality and performance across platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain user-friendly web applications using React.js for the front end.
• Build and manage robust RESTful APIs with Node.js & Express (Node-RED experience is a plus) to facilitate front-end and back-end interactions.
• Design and optimize PostgreSQL databases to support application functionality and ensure high performance.
• Implement server-side logic and integrate with third-party services using Node.js.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to create responsive, visually appealing interfaces.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following industry best practices.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications to ensure optimal performance across different devices and platforms.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to team members and ensuring code quality.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in front-end development with React.js.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, ES6+, HTML5, CSS3, and TypeScript.
• Expertise in Node.js and Express.js for back-end development.
• Experience with PostgreSQL or other relational databases.
• Familiarity with RESTful API development and third-party API integration.
• Strong understanding of responsive web design principles and UI/UX best practices.
• Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Context API) is a plus.
• Familiarity with Node-RED is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GraphQL or WebSockets.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Knowledge of unit testing frameworks (Jest, Mocha, or Cypress) for front-end and back-end testing.

Confidentiality is assured, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified for interviews.