Lead Frontend Software Developer

At Lifebroker were passionate about making life insurance simple and accessible for Australians. By combining advanced technology with deep industry expertise we empower our customers with clear transparent information and tailored solutions. As our next Lead Frontend Engineer youll become part of a collaborative forward-thinking team based in our vibrant Melbourne officewith flexible hybrid work arrangements.

In this pivotal role youll work closely with the CTO and Development Manager to set the direction for Lifebrokers frontend technologies and best practices. Youll lead the development of intuitive high-performing user interfaces that help Australians make confident decisions about their financial wellbeing. This is a unique opportunity to help build a new platform from the ground up shape our modern tech stack and foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning within the team.

In this role you will:

• Lead on front-end tooling to increase team productivity and enforce coding standards: Drive efficiency within the frontend team by implementing and maintaining effective tooling and ensuring adherence to high-quality coding standards.
• Design and develop responsive performant user interfaces using React and TypeScript: Architect and build robust and user-friendly interfaces leveraging your deep expertise in React and TypeScript.
• Implement Micro Frontends architecture to create independent maintainable application modules: Design and implement a scalable frontend architecture using micro frontends to enable independent development and deployment of application features.
• Apply Atomic Design principles to create reusable UI components that improve consistency and ease of maintenance across the application: Establish and enforce a component-based design system using Atomic Design principles to ensure UI consistency and simplify maintenance.
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions ensuring adherence to best practices and high-quality code standards: Actively participate in code reviews providing constructive feedback and ensuring the team adheres to best practices and high-quality coding standards.
• Mentor team members and help improve team proficiency in frontend technologies: Provide guidance and mentorship to frontend team members fostering their technical growth and improving the overall proficiency of the team

Qualifications :

• Architecture: Contribute your architectural vision and expertise to the design and development of new features and platforms ensuring scalability maintainability and performance. Youll be instrumental in defining our frontend technology stack and best practices for our greenfield development efforts
• Atomic Design: Experience with Atomic Design methodology for building UI components
• TypeScript (advanced): A strong command of TypeScript for building scalable maintainable applications
• React: Deep understanding of React and its ecosystem including hooks context and state management libraries like Redux or React Query
• Micro Frontends: Practical experience with or a strong understanding of decomposing front-end into smaller modular parts that can be developed deployed and scaled independently

Additional Information :

TAL is one of Australias leading life insurers committed to inclusion and supporting the career growth of our diverse workforce. Were proud to be: 

• An Inclusive Employer Recognised as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency and Bronze Tier Status within the Australian Workplace Equality Index 
• Diversity Champions Member of Diversity Council Australia Australian Disability Network Pride in Diversity and Champions of Change 
• Reconciliation Advocates Read our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan. 
• We welcome applications from people with diverse experiences perspectives and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people caregivers individuals living with disabilities people from culturally diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ community. 
• Need adjustments during the recruitment process Let our team know by getting in touch with us here to support you. 

Yourealwaysaccountable for your actions. You never give up. You strive to find the best outcomes for customers and valueworking together to find the best solutions for problems. 

As part of the recruitment process there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your eligibility for a role at TAL including Criminal History Bankruptcy Entitlement to Work Regulatory and Reference Checks. 

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time