Engineer

How will I help?

We are seeking an experienced senior front-end developer to join a high performing team working on developing low latency scalable front-office applications. As a Front-End Developer, you use your expertise in JavaScript, HTML, CSS and React to build high performing front-end applications.

What You Will Do
 

• Understand business requirements and provide solutions to the complex problems.
• Develop webpages in ReactJS based on the wireframes received from the designers
• Develop functional and pleasing web applications based on usability and scalability
• Maintain and develop high quality codes and also mentor junior team members
• Responsible for website/ app maintenance and enhancements
• Working in a high paced agile environment, continuous integration, code-reviews and frequent and consistent production delivery
• Involvement in UX design and client-side architecture of new features
• Real-time event-based browser application development
   

What’s in it for me?

You will play an important and significant part in the future of a business that has been around for 200 years. Our vision is to become one of the world’s great service companies. So, we will back you in the development of your career, with internal career prospects and flexible working. You will also be backed by a fantastic team of people in a can-do, supportive structure.

What do I need?

Required Skills
 

• 2-3 years of experience in Full stack development focused on Javascript and UI
• Hands on experience in using HTML5 and CSS3
• Strong experience in React development framework is a must
• Knowledge of Modern UI Designs
• Experience in Unit testing
• Experience with git version control and agile concepts
• Excellent problem-solving skills and willingness to learn
• Strong believer in well-tested, reliable and performant code
• Excellent communication skills
   

Desirable Skills
 

• Understanding of Node Package manager (NPM)
• Experience in Javascript ES6
• AngularJS
• API or Microservices
• Java
• .NET
   

What is it like to work in Westpac?

As well as good pay and a great culture, joining the Westpac family means you will get some of the best banking, wealth, and insurance benefits in the market. We back our employees by helping them work towards industry-recognised qualifications, using online learning, training modules and career planning tools for you to grow with us. We will even pay you to do volunteer or community work. As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to have created a culture and work environment that values diversity and flexibility – and champions inclusion.