Senior React Developer

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Work type: Full Time
Location: Homebush West
Categories: Information Technology

• Access to Udemy an online training platform with over 5,500 courses
• Based at Homebush West, free on-site parking or a 10 minute walk from Flemington station 
• Experience working within a diverse, unique, and successful global organisation 

As Australia’s largest retailer of lifestyle products, with nearly 300 stores worldwide, Harvey Norman® has been a part of almost every Australian’s shopping experience. Whether getting the latest electronic gadgets, or furnishing your first home, Harvey Norman® is the place where you can shop with confidence. 

About the role  

Join our growing team as we undertake a significant and challenging program of work over the next few years. As a member of the Harvey Norman Information Technology team based at the corporate office in Homebush West, you will be part of a highly collaborative and enjoyable work environment. Here, you will find satisfaction and purpose by advancing the eCommerce platform for one of Australia’s largest retailers. Your skills and experience will be pivotal to the team’s success.

You will also act as a mentor to Junior Developers, guiding their growth and ensuring best practices are upheld.

Responsibilities include; 

• Working on a highly trafficked headless Storefront that is a fundamental part of our eCommerce platform.
• Planning, building, documenting, and maintaining features across the headless Storefront (Next.js and Node/Express).
• Engaging with libraries, frameworks, and tech such as React, Next.js (both pages and app), Node, Express, Apollo Server, and more.
• Enhancing and expanding our Adobe Commerce platform by leveraging various APIs to send and receive data via GraphQL, REST, and other protocols.
• Collaborating within a cross-functional Agile team, working closely with business stakeholders to design and plan optimal user experiences.

About you  

You will be a highly experienced Senior Frontend Developer, specialising in building React applications within complex environments. You will possess a deep understanding of web and mobile standards, responsive design, SEO best practices, performance optimisation, accessibility, and usability considerations. Additionally, you will excel in building and maintaining productive relationships with key stakeholders.

You will also have: 

• Experience with vanilla JavaScript, React, React Hooks, React State Management (such as Context, Redux, etc) and preferably Apollo Server.
• Experience with Next.js, Express and Node, including using Node/Express as middleware.
• Experience in utilising APIs such as GraphQL and REST to build and extend features.
• Experience with testing new and existing features through both manual and automated methods.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with operations, backend, middleware, testing, and support teams.
• Knowledge of cloud services like Azure and container environments like Docker would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of legacy JavaScript libraries and frameworks, such as jQuery, Knockout, Handlebars/Mustache, RequireJS, Gulp, and Webpack, is a plus.

This opportunity will provide: 

• Opportunities for salary packaging & novated leasing.
• Career progression and development.
• Experience working with an Iconic Australian Retailer with global success in NZ, Asia, and Europe.
• A supportive team environment that celebrates diversity and promotes flexibility, a healthy work and family life balance.
• Opportunities to make discounted purchases on a great range of products and services.

Have we got your interest?  

Apply now to be considered to join our dedicated team.  

Please note that only people with the right to work in Australia should apply for this position.  

Recruitment Agencies – thank you for thinking of us, however we do endeavour to fill our opportunities through direct channels wherever possible. If we find that we do need agency assistance, we’ll be in touch.