The Role
Lead development of scalable web applications using Node.js, TypeScript, and React. Responsibilities include building RESTful APIs, integrating external systems, creating performant user interfaces, implementing authentication, optimizing SQL and database interactions, testing with Vitest, managing Git workflows, and using AI coding assistants. The role involves cross-functional collaboration, architecture and problem-solving, and development in Linux-based environments.
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This is a remote position.
Job Title: Lead Software Engineer (Node.js | React | TypeScript)
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience Level: 8-10+ Years
Work Roster: 9AM-5PM Melbourne Time
Who You Are
If this sounds like you, we’d love to meet you:
- You take ownership of your work and enjoy delivering end-to-end features that make an impact.
- You write clean, maintainable code and care about quality, from testing and CI/CD to thoughtful reviews.
- You love solving problems, whether it’s debugging, optimising, or shaping architecture.
- You’re a true team player who values open collaboration, feedback, and shared growth.
- You’re always learning, exploring new tech, side projects, or AI innovations that keep you sharp.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Software Engineer with strong expertise in modern web technologies to join our client's team. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Node.js, TypeScript, and React (v18+), with a solid understanding of backend and frontend development, testing frameworks, API integrations, and authentication mechanisms.
You will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable web applications while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. Candidates who can effectively leverage AI tools to optimise their development workflow will stand out.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, test, and maintain high-quality web applications using Node.js, TypeScript, and React (18+)
- Design and implement RESTful APIs and integrate with external systems
- Build responsive and performant UIs using Tailwind CSS and TanStack Query
- Implement robust authentication and authorization using OAuth, OIDC, and session-based mechanisms
- Ensure high code quality with Vitest testing frameworks
- Write efficient and maintainable SQL queries and optimize database interactions
- Manage source code effectively using Git and collaborate via code reviews and branching workflows
- Utilize AI-powered coding assistants (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) to improve productivity and maintain code quality
- Work with Linux-based environments for development and deployment
- Collaborate with designers, product managers, and backend teams to deliver seamless features
Core Requirements
- Proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript
- Strong experience with React (v18+) and modern React patterns
- Familiarity with Vitest or Jest testing frameworks
- Proficiency in SQL and relational database concepts
- Skilled in Tailwind CSS and TanStack Query
- Strong understanding of OAuth, OIDC, and session-based authentication
- Experience in API development and external API integrations
- Competent in using basic Linux command line tools
- Strong command over Git for version control and collaboration
- Demonstrated ability to maximize AI tools for enhanced development efficiency
Highly Desirable Requirements
- Experience with Bun and Hono frameworks
- Familiarity with AWS CDK for infrastructure as code
- Knowledge of PostgreSQL and Drizzle ORM
- Hands-on experience with Docker and container-based development
- Experience in container-based testing (e.g., Testcontainers)
- Exposure to monorepo-based development environments
- Proficiency with VS Code and productivity-enhancing extensions
Skills Required
- Proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript
- Strong experience with React version 18 or later and modern React patterns
- Familiarity with Vitest or Jest testing frameworks
- Proficiency in SQL and relational database concepts
- Experience with Tailwind CSS and TanStack Query
- Strong understanding of OAuth, OIDC, and session-based authentication
- Experience in API development and external API integrations
- Competence with basic Linux command-line tools
- Strong command of Git for version control and collaboration
- Ability to maximize AI tools for development efficiency
- Experience with Bun and Hono frameworks
- Familiarity with AWS CDK for infrastructure as code
- Knowledge of PostgreSQL and Drizzle ORM
- Hands-on experience with Docker and container-based development
- Experience with container-based testing such as Testcontainers
- Exposure to monorepo-based development environments
- Proficiency with VS Code and productivity-enhancing extensions
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The Company
What We Do
Remote Office is an end-to-end remoteOps platform that helps businesses build and manage global remote teams by providing access to vetted talent, handling compliance and HR issues, and offering strategic consultation.
