Software Engineer - Front-end

We’re Carmen and Rhett, co-founders of Heali, and we’re looking for our first hire to help bring our MVP to life. This is a rare opportunity to join at the ground level and have a major influence on both the product and technology behind our platform. As an early-stage startup, we move fast, work collaboratively, and are deeply focused on creating a seamless user experience.

We know that building a great team is just as important as building a great product, so we’re open to discussing equity options for the right person.

We’re looking for a Front-End Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team. As our first full-time front-end hire, you’ll play a key role in defining the technical foundation of our front-end applications. You’ll be instrumental in building and optimising our web applications using modern front-end technologies, while working closely with designers, product managers, and backend engineers to create high-quality, scalable, and intuitive user experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain scalable, high-performance front-end applications using TypeScript and React.
• Utilise Vite for efficient build tooling and optimised development workflows.
• Implement responsive and accessible UI components using MUI (Material-UI).
• Build and document reusable components in Storybook for a consistent design system.
• Work closely with designers, product managers, and backend engineers to deliver high-quality user interfaces.
• Optimise application performance, ensuring smooth rendering and responsiveness across different devices and browsers.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards.
• Participate in code reviews, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing within the team.
• Contribute to technical discussions, architectural decisions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Must-Have Requirements:

• 5+ years of professional experience in front-end development.
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript.
• Hands-on experience with React and modern state management approaches (e.g., Context API, Zustand, or similar state management libraries).
• Experience using Vite or other modern build tools.
• Solid understanding of MUI (Material-UI) and best practices for component-based development.
• Familiarity with Storybook for UI component documentation and testing.
• Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS (including preprocessors like SCSS), and responsive design principles.
• Experience with performance optimisation and accessibility (a11y) best practices.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and integrating front-end applications with backend services.
• Experience with unit testing and integration testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library, Playwright).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced agile environment.

Nice-to-Have:

• Ensure compliance with a11y (accessibility) standards, implementing best practices to improve usability for all users.
• Familiarity with server-side rendering (SSR) and static site generation (SSG) in React.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for front-end deployments.
• Exposure to Figma or similar design tools for UI/UX collaboration.

Additional Information:

This role requires working within Australian time zones (GMT+10). Candidates must be available for communication and collaboration during these hours.