Senior Frontend Developer

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior User Interface (UI) Developer to join a digital customer service team within government. You will play a key role in developing user-friendly, accessible and innovative web solutions that enhance service delivery for Queenslanders.

This is a contract position based in Brisbane CBD, commencing 22nd September 2025 through to 20th March 2026. You will work in a collaborative environment that values diversity, inclusion, and respect, while contributing to the delivery of customer-centric services and digital innovation.

Key responsibilities

• Investigate, analyse and develop digital user interface solutions using industry-standard front-end technologies.
• Develop reusable components and templates for the Queensland Government Design System (QGDS).
• Support and maintain Squiz Matrix websites and web environments, ensuring stability and responsiveness.
• Assist in UI analysis and design activities, including scoping, test strategies, and user acceptance studies.
• Provide expert advice to internal and external stakeholders to ensure solutions meet business requirements.
• Collaborate within an Agile team, fostering open communication and contributing to business improvement initiatives.
• Ensure that all web solutions are accessible, customer-focused, and aligned with industry best practice.

Highly desirable criteria

• Previous experience with Squiz Matrix and/or form.io.
• Familiarity with government frameworks such as the Single Web Experience (SWE) and Design System implementation.
• Experience in accessible and customer-centric design principles.

Desirable criteria

• Experience working within Agile teams delivering digital services.
• Ability to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in digital service delivery.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Skills and experience

• Front-end development expertise: HTML5, CSS/SCSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, JSON.
• Frameworks: Angular, React, Vue.js, Next.js.
• CSS frameworks: Bootstrap5+ or similar.
• Version control: Git.
• Build tools: NPM, Gulp, Webpack, Vite, ESBuild, SASS/Less, PostCSS.
• Testing tools: VITest, Jest, Selenium, Cypress.
• Integration: REST API development and integration.
• UI tools: Storybook, Chromatic.
• Experience with website components development (e.g. Web Components, Design Tokens, Figma).
• Strong analytical skills in interpreting business requirements and delivering fit-for-purpose solutions.

Contact details

For a confidential chat, please contact Raisa on 0437 318 208 or via email at [email protected], and we would be more than happy to provide you with additional information and assist in the application process.

Please note that a National Police Check may be required as part of pre-employment screening.