This is a remote position.
Work Roster: 9AM-5PM Melbourne Time
Who You Are
- 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.
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
- 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
- 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 (v18+)
- 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
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.
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