▷ [18/9/2025] Frontend Engineer

Overview

Big Red Group is the leader in the experiences industry, connecting people with a diverse range of experiences worldwide. As we expand our footprint through partnership and products, we are building a state-of-the-art platform to empower our experience partners through technology.

This platform powers iconic marketplaces like RedBalloon, Adrenaline, Experience Oz, and Everything NZ and provides a comprehensive suite of software products and services designed to help experience operators grow their businesses. We are committed to encouraging people to choose ‘stories over stuff’ and are on track to deliver an experience every second by 2030.

We are The Experience Network.

About the Role

We’re building out the platform behind tens of thousands of experiences across Australia and New Zealand - and we’re hiring a Senior Frontend Engineer to join our small, fast-moving teams to take it further.

Why You’ll Love It Here

- Own what you build: From idea to deployment, you’ll shape real solutions at scale.
- Work with purpose: We connect people through experiences, not things.
- Move fast, stay focused: Small teams with clear, shared goals and minimal red tape.
- Grow with us: You’ll help scale a platform and solve complex problems in distributed systems delivering an experience every second.
- Choose your location: Sydney, Gold Coast, or remotely within Australia.

What We’re Building

We’re creating a platform that connects partners, businesses, and customers across the experiences industry - from gifting to direct bookings. We’re a major player in ANZ, and we’re investing in our platform for the future and a global stage.

How We Work

- Projects run end-to-end in weeks, not months.
- We favour clarity over cleverness, and simplicity over complexity.
- Constraints fuel our creativity - we build lean, smart, and fast.

Our Stack

- AWS ECS, AWS RDS, Redis, Terraform, GitHub + GitHub Actions, Datadog
- Micronaut (Java 17, 21), Grails, Next.js (Node.js, React), MySQL, OpenAPI, AI
- Gradle, Webpack

You will join a close-knit team with a great leader, focused on delivering our transformation program and pushing the boundaries of front-end development. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a company that values innovation, collaboration and growth.

Key Responsibilities

- Plan the architecture, develop and maintain our frontend applications using HTML5, CSS3, GS1 TypeScript, NextJS and ReactJS
- Collaborate with designers, backend developers, and product owners to create user-friendly interfaces that meet business requirements
- Conduct code reviews and ensure code quality, scalability, and maintainability
- Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
- Work closely with DevOps engineers to deploy and maintain applications in production
- Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in frontend development and advocate for their adoption when beneficial.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues in existing applications and contribute to ongoing improvements.

Experience and Skills Required

- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science or related field
- Experience in frontend development using HTML5, CSS3, and extensive knowledge of TypeScript
- Strong understanding of web standards, responsive design, and accessibility
- Experience with Git, Agile/Scrum, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines
- Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
- Experience with OpenAPI for API design and integration
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Extras

- Proven experience with OAuth2/OpenID
- Cypress testing framework
- AWS experience
- SQL database experience
- PWA, Bun.sh/Dune experience

What’s in It for You?

At Big Red Group, we’re a high-growth, technology-led business that embraces innovation and change in a flexible, hybrid environment. Here, you’ll join a passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences, and be part of a company recognised as an employer of choice in Australia.

What Sets Us Apart

- Community Focus: Expect team days, co-design sessions, and learning opportunities. Our ESG commitment shapes everything we do, from responsible sourcing to sustainable office practices. For those based in Sydney or the Gold Coast, we host weekly, catered Community Lunches.
- Genuine Connections: Build relationships beyond work with quarterly roadshows, employee resource groups, book clubs, offsites, and social events.
- Commitment to Your Growth: We offer 30 work-from-anywhere days, leadership development, paid parental leave, and wellness support to prioritize your growth and well-being.

At Big Red Group, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation and success. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone – regardless of background, identity, or ability – has the opportunity to thrive.

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