Robert Walters
Front End Developer
Robert WaltersAustralia1 day ago
ContractRemote FriendlyEngineering, Information Technology
An exceptional opportunity awaits for a Front End Developer to join a transformative project within a respected public sector organisation in Brisbane. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in the creation of a greenfield web application that will have a meaningful impact on the community.

Contract: 9 months

Location: Brisbane CBD

Flexibility: Hybrid

Roles And Responsibilities

  • Architect and implement responsive user interfaces using Next.js and React to deliver seamless experiences across desktop, tablet, and mobile platforms.
  • Utilise advanced Next.js features such as Server-Side Rendering (SSR), Static Site Generation (SSG), Incremental Static Regeneration (ISR), and API routes to optimise performance and reliability.
  • Design dynamic routing structures and middleware to ensure robust application flows that meet complex business requirements.
  • Deploy and manage applications on Azure App Services or Azure Static Web Apps while leveraging Azure CDN, Application Gateway, Monitor, and DevOps for CI/CD pipelines.
  • Integrate securely with RESTful APIs using modern tools like fetch or Axios while implementing authentication mechanisms such as OAuth, JWT, or Azure Active Directory.
  • Collaborate closely with design teams to translate UI/UX principles into pixel-perfect interfaces using CSS frameworks like TailwindCSS, Bootstrap, or Styled Components.
  • Employ state management libraries such as Redux, Zustand, or React Query to maintain efficient data flow throughout the application.
  • Optimise build processes with tools like Webpack, Vite, or esbuild for high-performance deployments on cloud infrastructure.
  • Write comprehensive test suites using Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress or Playwright for end-to-end testing; perform API contract testing with Pact.js and Mock Service Worker (MSW).
  • Engage in backend development tasks by designing RESTful APIs in Spring Boot 3 and Java 21+, collaborating with cloud architects for resilient cloud deployments.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Extensive hands-on experience developing full stack web applications with a strong focus on frontend technologies including Next.js and React.
  • Proficiency in TypeScript for building maintainable codebases that scale across multiple platforms.
  • Deep understanding of modern UI/UX principles combined with practical experience using CSS frameworks such as TailwindCSS or Bootstrap for responsive design.
  • Demonstrated ability to deploy applications on Azure App Services or similar cloud environments while configuring CI/CD pipelines via Azure DevOps.
  • Expertise integrating RESTful APIs securely using authentication protocols like OAuth2.0, JWTs or Azure Active Directory within enterprise environments.
  • Solid background in backend development utilising Spring Boot 3 and Java 21+ for designing robust API endpoints supporting frontend-agnostic integrations.
  • Familiarity with state management libraries such as Redux or React Query for handling complex data flows within large-scale applications.
  • Experience writing automated tests using Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress or Playwright along with API contract testing tools like Pact.js.
  • Strong version control skills using Git or equivalent systems for collaborative software development projects.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.

To apply, please click "Apply" or contact Richard Lynch on 07 3032 2295 or [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

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