Senior Software Engineer (React)
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The Department requires a Software Engineer with specialist skills as a Senior Web Developer (React). The role will be responsible for front-end development using React and will collaborate with backend engineers, product managers, and UI/UX designers to provide robust, scalable, and user-focused web applications.
Key Duties
Develop, maintain, and enhance modern web interfaces using React and TypeScript, translating designs and wireframes into high-quality code and optimizing components for maximum performance across a wide array of devices and browsers.
Work closely with backend developers (Java) to integrate APIs and data pipelines.
Drive UI/UX improvements and ensure high standards of usability and performance.
Mentor junior developers and contribute to technical decisions and best practices.
Participate in code reviews, CI/CD implementation, and agile ceremonies.
Mandatory Skills and Experience
5+ years working as a software engineer in the ICT industry with expertise in JavaScript, React, TypeScript, and component-based architecture.
Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, particularly Jest.
Strong understanding of responsive design, performance optimisation, and UX principles.
Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements.
Experience working directly with UI/UX designers on creating UI.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Experience with agile working and test-driven development, including use of Git and JIRA.
Desirable Skills and Experience
Experience working with Java servers and Spring Boot.
Experience working on large data projects with technologies such as Elasticsearch/Solr, Kafka, NoSQL databases.
Experience integrating RESTful APIs or technologies/frameworks such as GraphQL, Nifi, Postgres, Neo4j, or IIR.
Experience with Azure Cloud and Linux operating systems.
Ability to demonstrate effective and positive use of ICT, particularly in an intelligence community.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Contract
Job function: Technology, Information and Media
Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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