We're hiring a Junior Frontend Engineer to join our Front End Developer Experience (FEDx) team in Sydney. You'll help migrate parts of our product to React and improve the day-to-day experience of building and shipping front end at Karbon.
This is a great role for someone hungry to learn, keen to take ownership, and excited to make an impact early.
About the Role
Build new React UI and help migrate existing screens and components to React.
Work with patterns where it makes sense (routing, layouts, data fetching approaches, page performance).
Build consistent UI and learn how we maintain a shared design system.
Use AI tools to move faster (for example: drafting code, exploring options, writing tests), while applying good judgement and always reviewing what ships.
Work closely with senior engineers to break work down, ship iteratively, and learn good engineering habits.
Improve front end developer experience through small tooling, testing, and workflow improvements.
Write clear, maintainable code and learn how we think about quality, performance, and accessibility.
Contribute to team discussions, ask questions early, and share what you learn.
Use AI tools thoughtfully - Leverage AI to move faster for example drafting code, exploring solutions, or writing tests, while applying good judgement and always reviewing what ships.
Our Techstack
Frontend: React, TypeScript, and Ember (during the migration)., TanStack Query, Tailwind, shadcn (where applicable)
Backend: .NET (C#, .NET Core, Web API) with SQL Server
About You
We know great engineers come from many backgrounds. You don't need to tick every box below to apply.
You've built something in React (personal projects, study, internships, or commercial experience).
Curiosity and a strong learning mindset. You enjoy feedback and want to get better fast.
A bias toward action. You like shipping, iterating, and finishing what you start.
Clear communication. You can explain what you're doing, what's blocked, and what you need.
Care for the craft: readable code, small pull requests, and pride in quality.
Bonus if you have:
experience (even at a basic level).
TypeScript experience.
Experience with Tailwind or component libraries.
Exposure to automated testing (unit, integration, or end-to-end).
Experience working in a product team with designers and product managers.
Any experience with migrations, refactors, or improving existing code.
Why Work at Karbon?
Gain global experience across the USA, Australia, New Zealand, UK, Canada and the Philippines
4 weeks annual leave plus 5 extra "Karbon Days" off a year
Flexible working environment
Work with (and learn from) an experienced, high-performing team
Be part of a fast-growing company that firmly believes in promoting high performers from within
A collaborative, team-oriented culture that embraces diversity, invests in development, and provides consistent feedback
Generous parental leave