About Jim’s Group

Jim’s Group is one of Australia’s largest franchise networks, supporting thousands of franchisees across home services and beyond. Our in-house software team builds and maintains the web applications that run the business, and we are modernising our internal systems by converting legacy Visual Basic applications into up-to-date React-based applications.

About the role

This is a permanent full-time position (38 hours per week) based on-site at Mooroolbark in Melbourne’s outer east, reporting to the Software Development Manager / Technical Lead. Salary is $75,000 to $85,000 per annum plus superannuation, depending on experience.

As a Junior Front-End Developer you will deliver assigned front-end components and features end to end, from requirements analysis through development, API integration, testing, deployment support and production hot fixes, under the guidance of senior technical staff.

Key responsibilities

- Develop and maintain responsive web applications using ReactJS, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, CSS and Material UI

- Build reusable components, forms, dialogs, tables, search functions and validation workflows

- Review and interpret existing Visual Basic code, screens and workflows, and convert approved legacy functionality into modern React-based components while preserving required system behaviour

- Integrate front-end applications with RESTful APIs and internal business services using JSON payloads, and manage application state, data flow, validation and error handling

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reproduce and resolve software defects, and develop, test and deploy production hot fixes in accordance with source control, testing and release procedures

- Test new features, perform regression testing and verify responsive behaviour across supported browsers and devices

- Participate in code reviews, Agile ceremonies and sprint planning, and maintain technical notes and work items

- Collaborate with front-end and back-end developers, business analysts, testers, product owners and internal stakeholders

Skills and experience required

- Bachelor degree, diploma or relevant qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Web Development or a related discipline

- Practical experience developing front-end applications using ReactJS, JavaScript or TypeScript and integrating RESTful APIs

- Ability to read existing code, analyse software requirements and application workflows, and contribute to front-end solution design

- Working knowledge of responsive design, component-based development, Git-based source control and debugging

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills, with attention to detail and a willingness to learn

Tools we use: ReactJS, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Material UI, REST APIs, JSON, Visual Basic, Git, Bitbucket, Jira, Visual Studio Code.

How to apply

Submit your resume and a short cover letter outlining your front-end development experience. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. 

📌 Junior Front-End Developer (Mooroolbark)

🏢 Jim's Group Pty

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