Lead Software Engineer (Front End)

About hipages

hipages is Australia’s leading online marketplace that connects homeowners with reliable tradies. As a technology business listed on the ASX, the company aims to modernise the trade industry and make a positive difference in people’s lives.

With teams based in Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines and Vietnam, hipages operates as one global team with a shared goal. The company is recognised as a Great Place to Work and is also WORK180’s top employer for women.

Working at hipages means joining a place where you can create meaningful impact, develop your career and be part of a culture that welcomes everyone.

About the role

This position will shape the future direction of hipages’ web and app front-end experience as the platform continues to expand. As the Lead Software Engineer for Front End, you will combine technical leadership with hands-on delivery, guiding front-end engineering practices and AI-enabled features while contributing as a member of the Job management team.

You will work closely with software engineers, a UX designer, a product manager and other stakeholders to build web and app products that solve real customer problems. A key part of the role is influencing the evolution of hipages’ front-end architecture and broader software architecture.

Key contribution areas

• Create maintainable, high-performing software that can grow with the business.
• Introduce and promote AI-enabled engineering methods to improve developer efficiency and identify new product opportunities.
• Design clear and well-structured APIs for both internal teams and external users.
• Support experimentation and use data insights to inform product decisions and future improvements.
• Strengthen operational quality by supporting observability, resilience, clear service targets and cost-conscious production systems.
• Help define architecture patterns and frameworks that keep the platform scalable and adaptable for the future.

What we’re looking for

• At least 7 years of relevant software engineering experience in a product-focused company or startup-style environment.
• Proven use of AI-driven engineering approaches such as agentic code generation, automated pull request reviews and AI-assisted refactoring.
• Strong background in building, implementing and maintaining React applications.
• Experience establishing front-end patterns across multiple teams.
• Comfort working in agile delivery environments such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Hands-on experience with automated testing.
• Good understanding of current CI/CD practices.
• Exposure to modern design approaches such as Atomic Design Principles and design systems.
• Experience in cloud-based environments, with AWS preferred.

Why join hipages

The engineering team offers a hybrid working model, a dedicated in-house talent development function focused on personal and career growth, competitive pay, benefits and perks, and equity through the Employee Share Program. You will also collaborate across functions and benefit from practical learning opportunities and workshops that support continuous skill building.

Life at hipages

hipages describes itself as a place where people can be themselves, do strong work and grow professionally. The culture is inclusive and supportive, and the company invests in development through coaching rather than micromanagement.

Team members work with strong tools and technology, have real influence on products and customers, and are supported by leaders. The company highlights a range of benefits and workplace features including diverse and collaborative teams, agile squads, hackathons, off-sites and roadshows, extra leave for birthdays, volunteering and other occasions, healthy snacks, continental breakfast, fresh fruit, a Sydney CBD office near Town Hall and Gadigal Stations, tailored growth support, mentoring and stretch projects, plus a lively social environment.

Diversity and inclusion

hipages places a strong emphasis on diverse, inclusive teams and believes innovation and collaboration are strengthened by different backgrounds and perspectives. The company values people for who they are as individuals, teammates and leaders, and encourages applications from people who may not meet every requirement but believe they are a strong fit.

hipages is also a Circle Back Initiative employer and commits to replying to every applicant.