Senior Frontend Engineer

Company Description

At Shift, we’re business specialists dedicated to helping Australian SMEs take control of their cashflow, streamline trade terms and choose the right financial products.  

We believe Australian businesses are the driving force behind our economy and are core to our communities. That’s why our business expertise, focus on relationships, and market-leading technology is at the core of everything we do.  

Our unique approach to product innovation combined with our collaborative culture means you can build your career in a supportive environment. You’ll be joining a diverse team of over 250 people who are always looking to deliver better outcomes for Australian businesses. 

Job Description

We currently have a new opportunity for a Senior Frontend Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality web applications, with a primary focus on the front-end, while still contributing to the back-end and overall full-stack architecture. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, prioritise, and implement technical solutions that enhance user experience and support the overall business goals.

You will help drive and deliver innovative features, ensuring the seamless integration of front-end technologies with back-end systems from concept to launch.

What you’ll do:

• Design and develop modern, responsive front-end experiences using React.js and TypeScript, while collaborating on full-stack development to ensure seamless integration with back-end systems.
• Build, enhance, and maintain full-stack web applications that provide optimal user experiences, focusing on front-end performance, usability, and scalability.
• Collaborate with Product Designers to transform stunning designs into high-performing, functional user interfaces while ensuring cross-browser compatibility and accessibility.
• Contribute to the development and optimisation of back-end APIs and microservices to ensure efficient data flow between front-end and back-end systems.
• Work in an Agile environment, continuously learning and applying new techniques to keep our applications modern and efficient.
• Maintain high standards for code quality, security, and performance, leveraging modern tools and frameworks.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring:

• 7+ years of experience as a Full Stack Software Engineer, with a strong focus on front-end technologies like React.js, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience with C# & .NET for back-end development, integrating front-end features with APIs and services.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and experience integrating them with front-end components for a seamless user experience.
• Experience with cloud-based services, particularly Azure, for deploying and managing both front-end and back-end components.
• Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD practices, including continuous integration and deployment.
• A strong advocate for Test-Driven Development, automated testing, and maintaining high code quality.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and project management skills to work effectively across teams and ensure the timely delivery of high quality software solutions.

Additional Information

Key benefits: 

• Collaborative teams – a flat structure means everyone can learn from colleagues and senior leaders around the business.  
• Be involved – come together with all of your colleagues every 100 days to share the product and technology roadmap and business strategy.  
• Flexible working environment – we’re headquartered in North Sydney with state-based workplaces and offer a flexible work policy.  
• Family support – industry leading 26 weeks paid parental leave.  
• Varied workspaces – our office enables areas for collaboration, brainstorming and socialising as well as focus zones. 
• Range of benefits – supporting your physical, psychological and financial wellbeing.

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