Whizdom - Frontend Developer

Front-End Developer is needed in Australia.

Client: Whizdom

Location: Melbourne VIC, Australia

Contract: Contractor

Job Description

As a Front-End Developer, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining secure, scalable, and efficient web applications that contribute to the organisation’s goals. You will play a key role in designing and implementing user-facing components and developing scalable APIs while ensuring they align with agile principles, industry standards, and software lifecycle practices.

Requirements

Mandatory Requirements

• Government Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain baseline government or NV-1 clearance.
• Citizenship Requirement: Must be an Australian citizen to be eligible for this role.
• 4+ years of experience in front-end development using Java, JavaScript, Angular, React, HTML, and CSS.

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

• Experience with NodeJS: Proficient in working with NodeJS to support front-end and back-end integration.
• Agile Experience: Hands-on experience working within agile development environments.
• Software Lifecycle Expertise: Knowledge of secure software lifecycle practices, including development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Frameworks & Standards: Familiarity with industry frameworks (such as ITIL or similar) to guide development improvements.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail, along with an ability to resolve technical issues.
• Communication Skills: Effective communication and collaboration skills, working independently or within a team.

Preferred Experience

• Degree in IT / Software Engineering.
• Experience working in government or public sector environments.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and how to apply them in front-end development.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

Additional Information

This contract is available for an initial 6 months with extensions. The role is available in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane & Canberra. Applicants must be Australian citizens.