Front End Developer jobs in United States

Join the revolution in hospitality tech!

Liven is a leading global data, technology, and customer experience provider for the hospitality industry. From humble beginnings, we have grown to serve over 6,000 venues and millions of diners across Australia, the USA, and Southeast Asia, processing over 120 million transactions worth more than $3 billion (AUD) annually.

At Liven , our platform is built to help hospitality businesses save more and work smarter by seamlessly integrating every aspect of their operations — from ordering and payments to back-of-house management .

Driven by a deep passion for the hospitality industry, we continuously innovate to elevate the experience for both venues and their guests. Our solutions are powered by AI-enriched insights and automated workflows , enabling smarter decision-making and smoother operations at scale.

We’re proud to be an AI-first organisation . By automating repetitive tasks, we free up space for our teams — and our customers — to focus on what truly matters: solving complex problems, delighting guests, and driving meaningful growth.

Key Milestones:

• Global Reach: Headquartered across major cities including Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Singapore, Bali, Jakarta, New York, and India.

If you're someone who thrives on creativity, bold thinking, and using technology to make things better, faster, and smarter — you’ll feel right at home here.

About the role

We’re looking for a Senior Full Stack Engineer to join our talented and passionate product engineering team. You’ll play a key role in developing and maintaining mission-critical applications across both web and mobile platforms. You’ll collaborate across teams to translate business requirements into scalable, maintainable, and secure technical solutions.

What you'll do

• Frontend Development: Build responsive, high-performance UIs using React (Next.js) for web and React Native for mobile/desktop.
• Backend Development: Design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices using Node.js, Nest.js, and Express.js (TypeScript).
• API Design: Develop and optimize GraphQL APIs with Apollo to ensure seamless data flow across platforms.
• Database Management: Implement robust data models and manage relational databases using PostgreSQL, alongside Redis for caching.
• Cloud Infrastructure: Deploy, monitor, and scale applications using Google Cloud services.
• Code Quality: Continuously refactor and optimize codebases to address tech debt and improve maintainability.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to shape product strategy and execution.
• Security & Scalability: Champion best practices in security and scalability throughout the application lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of commercial experience in full-stack engineering roles.
• Deep expertise in React (Next.js) and React Native for frontend development.
• Advanced backend development skills in Node.js with Nest.js and Express.js.
• Strong knowledge of GraphQL and Apollo for modern API architecture.
• Proven experience with PostgreSQL and Redis in production environments.
• Demonstrated success deploying applications in Google Cloud environments.
• A product-minded approach with strong attention to quality, usability, and performance.
• Experience mentoring junior developers and contributing to a culture of learning.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Good to Have

• Experience with CI/CD tools, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Appreciation of UI/UX design principles and how they influence development.