At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of Australia's #1 property app using React and React Native.
- Company: Join Homer, a dynamic proptech startup transforming real estate access.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, employee stock options, and flexible remote work.
- Other info: Collaborate with a passionate team and enjoy excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of property tech while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in React, React Native, and API integration required.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 $ per year.
Location: Remote (Australia-based preferred)
Type: Full-time
About Us
At Homer, we've already built the #1 Chrome Extension for property buyers in Australia. Now, we're transforming our in Beta web app into the most-downloaded mobile app for property - giving buyers unprecedented access to real estate data, campaign history, and collaboration tools. We believe property data should be transparent, accessible, and empowering. Our small, agile team moves fast, builds with purpose, and loves solving big problems in real estate.
The Role
We're looking for a Lead React + React Native Developer to take ownership of our entire front-end ecosystem; from our React web app to our React Native mobile app, and help scale the engineering team around you. You'll be working hand-in-hand with our Lead Infrastructure Engineer and our UX/UI Designer. Together, you'll ship products millions of Australians will use.
You will:
- Lead the mobile app build from the ground up.
- Drive feature development and enhancements for our web platform.
- Collaborate closely with design and infrastructure to deliver seamless, high-performance experiences.
- Set technical standards, mentor, and hire the right people to grow the front-end team.
This is your chance to own the front-end strategy, deliver market-defining products, and shape the culture of a scaling proptech startup.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect, develop, and maintain front-end applications in React and React Native.
- Integrate seamlessly with our PostgreSQL backend and existing APIs.
- Implement robust integration and unit testing (Jest, Playwright, etc).
- Collaborate with the UX/UI Designer to implement mobile and web designs.
- Work with the Infrastructure Lead to ensure performance, scalability, and security.
- Implement CI/CD pipelines via GitHub actions.
- Mentor junior developers and participate in recruitment.
- Champion best practices for performance, accessibility, and maintainability.
What You'll Bring
Must-haves:
- Proven production experience in React and React Native.
- Experience with PostgreSQL and API integration.
- Solid background in testing (Jest, integration testing).
- Git proficiency and agile workflow experience.
- Familiarity with Next.js.
- Familiarity with Stripe integration.
- Experience with Docker.
Nice-to-haves:
- Experience with GCP or anything similar.
- CI/CD for mobile and web.
- Interest in proptech or data-driven platforms.
- Expo/EAS is a plus.
Why Join Us?
- Lead the front-end strategy for an emerging market leader.
- Experience the upside with all employees having ESOP or equivalent.
- Build a product with an engaged, growing user base (currently over 17k WAU).
- Shape the engineering culture and team structure from the start.
- Collaborate with an Infrastructure Lead and UX/UI Designer for high-quality delivery.
- Flexible work environment with direct input into company direction.
Lead React / React Native Developer in Newcastle employer: Homer
Homer is an innovative company that empowers individuals in their property journey by providing transparent and accessible real estate data. The agile team at Homer fosters a collaborative work culture, encouraging employees to solve significant challenges in the real estate sector. With opportunities for professional growth and a focus on building impactful products, Homer stands out as an attractive employer in the tech industry.
