Description:

The position is for a Senior Frontend/React Developer based in the Philippines, working full-time for 40 hours a week.
The salary budget for this role is up to $3,000 AUD per month.
The contract type is independent contractor, and the work setup is remote.
The company, Hunt St, connects Australian companies with top remote talent in the Philippines, hiring directly rather than outsourcing.
The client is an established Australian fintech company that provides credit analysis software for commercial and consumer lending, focusing on data-driven decision-making and responsible lending practices.
The role involves leading the development of high-performance, mobile-first web applications, requiring expertise in React, Redux, component architecture, and API integration.
Responsibilities include optimizing React-based applications, collaborating with backend and DevOps teams, maintaining reusable components, ensuring mobile responsiveness, implementing animations, debugging applications, and participating in code reviews.

Requirements:

Candidates must have 5+ years of professional experience in frontend development, particularly with React.js and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
Proven experience in building and maintaining mobile-first applications with responsive design principles is required.
Proficiency in TypeScript is necessary for ensuring type safety and maintainable code architecture.
Experience with performance profiling and optimization techniques is essential.
A strong understanding of Redux or similar state management libraries is required.
Candidates should have solid experience integrating with RESTful APIs and managing asynchronous data flows.
Practical knowledge of animations, transitions, and component-driven UI design is necessary.
Hands-on experience with iOS and Android debugging, build optimization, and performance tuning is required.
Familiarity with frontend testing frameworks such as Jest and React Testing Library is expected.
A deep understanding of web standards, cross-browser compatibility, accessibility (WCAG), and frontend security best practices is essential.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are required for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The position offers the flexibility of remote work, allowing candidates to work from home.
Candidates will be hired directly by the client, providing a more integrated work experience.
The role offers the opportunity to work with an established fintech company that values digital innovation and data-driven decision-making.
The position allows for professional growth by staying updated with the latest front-end trends and technologies.
The role encourages a culture of quality, with opportunities for peer reviews and contributions to high-quality code.