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Shift

Senior Frontend Engineer - React.js at Shift (Sydney, Australia)

Shift· Sydney, Australia·

Role details

Work type
Hybrid
Employment
Full-Time
Level
Senior

Job description

Who is Shift?

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. We’ve helped solve the credit and payment pain points for more than 30,000 businesses, providing over $6 billion in aggregate funding.

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 300 people who are always looking to deliver better outcomes for Australian businesses. About the Role: We are seeking a Senior Front End Engineer with a passion for React and TypeScript, as well as a solid understanding of back-end development. In this role, you will collaborate closely with designers, product managers, and back-end engineers to create intuitive, high-quality user experiences, making a real impact on how our customers interact with our products.

What You’ll Do:

  • Build and enhance high-quality, polished user interfaces using React and TypeScript
  • Optimize user flows and apply strong product and design thinking to every feature
  • Integrate with APIs and back-end services, and contribute to back-end development as needed
  • Collaborate with the team to shape and deliver new features based on user needs
  • Help ensure the reliability, maintainability, and scalability of our platforms
  • Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and architectural decisions
  • Advocate for best practices in code quality, testing, accessibility, and continuous improvement

What You’ll Bring:

  • 6+ years of experience building production software, with a strong emphasis on front-end development
  • Advanced skills in React and TypeScript within production environments
  • Back-end development experience in any language, with a solid understanding of front-end and back-end integration
  • Experience working with APIs and microservices
  • A keen eye for detail and strong product instincts
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, working effectively across teams
  • A proactive mindset, comfortable with autonomy and taking ownership
  • Ideally, experience with Azure, DevOps tooling, or C#/.NET, though not required

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.
  • Purpose built spaces within our office – designed for collaboration, brainstorming, socialising, and focused work.
  • Range of benefits supporting your physical, psychological and financial wellbeing. From a day off on your birthday to excellent end of trip facilities.

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Why work at Shift

  • Culture: Values include “We solve problems,” “We deliver value,” “We are straightforward,” “Time is precious,” and “Shared success, shared learnings.” The company emphasises no fiefdoms, no politics, no egos—a single-team mentality.
  • Work policy: “Shift flex” embraces hybrid and remote working, recognising that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Some roles are on-site at the North Sydney HQ, while others offer flexibility.
  • Parental leave: 26 weeks paid leave for the primary carer and 6 weeks for secondary carers, regardless of gender.
  • Office perks: Premium office space in North Sydney with an in-building café, end-of-trip facilities, and a reflection room. Mix of meeting rooms and booths for collaboration.
  • Compensation: Competitive salaries and bonus schemes, plus a generous employee referral program.
  • Engineering culture: The tech stack includes React, .NET, and modern cloud infrastructure. Open roles include Full Stack Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, and Software Engineer (.NET/React.js), indicating a strong focus on building internal platforms.

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