At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and implement modern front-end solutions for a groundbreaking bioinformatics platform.
- Company: Join a VC-backed biotech start-up revolutionising genomic sequencing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, equity options, flexible hybrid work, and travel opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborate with scientists and engineers to enhance genomic accuracy.
- Why this job: Shape the future of healthcare with impactful tools in a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in front-end development, strong HTML/CSS skills, and agile experience.
The predicted salary is between 112500 - 137500 $ per year.
Location: Sydney
Salary: Competitive base salary + equity in a fast-growing biotech start-up
About the Opportunity
We’re recruiting on behalf of a VC-backed Australian start-up at the cutting edge of life sciences and software. Our client is revolutionising genomic sequencing through the development of synthetic spike-in DNA/RNA controls and a brand-new bioinformatics platform. This is a high-impact opportunity for a Senior Front End Developer to join a multidisciplinary product team and shape the future of precision diagnostics.
Why You’ll Love This Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a foundational engineering team and play a pivotal role in shaping a core bioinformatics product from the ground up. You’ll collaborate closely with scientists, software engineers, and product designers to build a data-driven platform with real-world healthcare impact. Working at the intersection of biotech and software, you'll contribute to meaningful tools that improve genomic accuracy and clinical diagnostics.
The role offers significant influence over product direction, front-end architecture, and technology decisions. You'll be building high-performance, accessible, and user-friendly web applications used by researchers and clinicians worldwide. The company embraces a flexible, results-driven culture with hybrid work options and encourages autonomy and initiative. As part of a high-potential, VC-backed start-up, you'll also receive equity, giving you a personal stake in the success of a company that’s spun out of leading academic research and backed by institutional investors.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement modern, scalable front-end solutions with a strong focus on UI/UX and usability
- Work closely with backend engineers to integrate APIs and bring data visualisations and insights to life
- Optimise performance and implement best practices in accessibility, maintainability, and code quality
- Contribute to product design discussions and participate in code reviews and technical planning sessions
- Help define and enforce front-end coding standards, architecture, and testing frameworks
What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years of experience in front-end software development
- Strong understanding of HTML, CSS, and responsive web design principles
- Ability to write clean, well-structured, maintainable code
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile start-up environment
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
- Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Background or interest in data visualisation, genomics, or scientific applications
- Understanding of API design and system architecture
Competitive salary with meaningful equity participation through the company’s employee share plan. Flexible hybrid working environment. Regular opportunities for interstate and international travel to collaborate with global partners and research institutions. Be part of commercialising cutting-edge genomics research with real-world clinical applications. Join a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative team where your voice and ideas will shape the future of the product.
Interested? If you’re excited by the opportunity to work on a platform that’s redefining what’s possible in genomics and data-driven healthcare, we’d love to hear from you.
Senior Frontend Developer in Sydney employer: Ucentric
At UCentric, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and flexible work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. As a Senior Frontend Developer in our Sydney office, you'll not only enjoy a competitive salary and equity in a fast-growing biotech start-up but also have the opportunity to work alongside a diverse team of experts dedicated to making a real-world impact in genomic sequencing and healthcare. With regular opportunities for professional growth and international collaboration, you'll be empowered to shape the future of precision diagnostics while contributing to meaningful advancements in life sciences.
