Lead Software Engineer (Node.js | React | TypeScript)

This is a remote position

• Job Title: ### Lead Software Engineer (Node.js | React | TypeScript)

Location:

Remote

Employment Type:

Full-time

Experience Level:

8-10+ Years

Work Roster:

9AM-5PM Melbourne Time

Who You Are 

If this sounds like you, we’d love to meet you:

- 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.

About the Role

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.

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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

Core Requirements

- 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

Highly Desirable Requirements

- 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