Senior Frontend Engineer

We're looking for a Senior Frontend Engineer to join a team of passionate technologists who are redefining how customers engage with our digital platforms. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment that embraces modern frameworks, DevOps practices, and a culture of innovation.

As a senior engineer, you'll bring strong frontend development skills and a keen eye for user experience. You'll work closely with designers, backend engineers, and stakeholders to deliver high-performing, scalable web applications using modern JavaScript technologies.

The day to day

Build responsive, component-based React applications based on UI/UX designs.

Translate wireframes and visual designs into elegant, maintainable code.

Optimise applications for performance across devices and platforms.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software.

Contribute to technology selection and proof-of-concept development.

Support CI/CD pipelines and automated testing strategies.

Participate in Agile ceremonies and help shape delivery processes.

Mentor team members and contribute to recruitment efforts.

Tech stack & skills

Strong proficiency in

React, Redux, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+)

Experience with

Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC)

— familiarity with the platform and some hands-on exposure is essential

Comfortable working with

jQuery

in SFCC contexts

Experience with

,

Webpack

,

npm/yarn

, and build tools like

Gulp/Grunt

Familiarity with

BDD/TDD

using tools like

Jest

and

Cypress

Exposure to

CI/CD pipelines

(e.g., Bamboo) and source control (Git)

Understanding of

REST/JSON APIs

,

XSS prevention

, and performance optimisation

Bonus skills

Experience with

AEM (Adobe Experience Manager)

Exposure to

React Native

,

Java

,

AWS/GCP

Experience integrating third-party SDKs (e.g., Google Maps, Facebook, Twitter)

Telco industry experience and understanding of SOA

Perks we love at Optus

3 days in the office, 2 days remote – with flexible hours to suit

Discounts to Optus products and services

Vibrant and collaborative office campus that includes cafes, convenient store, chill out zones, GP, post office, gym, and an on-site childcare centre.

Inclusive gender neutral paid Parental Leave of up to 16 weeks

Competitive leave including 2 additional 'Connected Leave' days

All Optus employees have access to resources, webinars and support via the 'Parents at Work portal'

Own your own growth by accessing an extensive online and facilitator led learning catalogue.

Novated car leasing, and other financial benefits

Connect at work through our employee-led volunteer groups: Culture Connect, Elevate Women, Disability Network, Express Yourself (LGBTQIA+), United Veterans, Yarn Network, Wellbeing Network and Young Professionals.

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At Optus, we are strengthened by others and that means valuing diversity and saying 'yes' to embracing individual differences. We are committed to ensuring that our application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals from diverse gender, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, individuals with a disability, individuals identifying as being part of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals who may have served in the armed forces or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also want to do our best to make our recruitment process inclusive. If you require any adjustments or accessibility support to participate fairly and equitably in the recruitment process, please email or call We're here to help. When you contact us, please advise your preferred method of contact and we will be in touch within 48 hours.

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