Big Red Group is the leader in the experiences industry, connecting people with a diverse range of experiences worldwide. As we expand our footprint, we are building a state-of-the-art platform to empower our go-to-market teams through technology.
This platform powers iconic marketplaces like RedBalloon, Adrenaline, Experience Oz, and Everything NZ and provides a comprehensive suite of software products and services designed to help experience operators grow their businesses. We are committed to encouraging people to choose ‘stories over stuff' and are on track to deliver an experience every second by 2030.
We are The Experience Network.
About the Role
Big Red Group (BRG) is redefining experiences through technology. We are evolving into a platform-led business, bringing together Engineering, Product, Data & Martech, and Infrastructure into one high-performing Platform Business Unit to drive customer value and business growth.
As we expand our Engineering team, we're looking for a Senior Front-End Engineer with 5+ years of experience in HTML5, CSS3, React, Next.js, and Node.js. Experience in eCommerce, consumer-facing products, and fast-paced environments is highly valued.
In this role, you'll work in an agile, high-impact environment, shaping how we deliver technology to our partners and customers. You'll collaborate with a tight-knit, talented team to build best-in-class front-end experiences and play a key role in our transformation journey.
This is your opportunity to make a real impact, push the boundaries of front-end development, and grow within a company that values innovation, collaboration, and progress.
If working across multiple high performing products, ecommerce storefronts and products that enable seamless bookings and integration then this is a role for you.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver features and enhancements relating to the new Platform, to ensure all customers, members and partners have the best customer journey experience.
Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to design and develop software solutions that meet business needs and deliver value to customers.
Ownership of BRG public storefront applications
Plan the architecture, develop and maintain our frontend applications using | HTML5, CSS3,TypeScript, NextJS and ReactJS
Apply best practices and industry standards for software development, such as agile methodologies, test-driven development, and continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD).
Monitor system performance and reliability, and proactively identify and resolve issues to ensure maximum uptime and customer satisfaction and conversion rates.
Working closely with product management and GTM business owners to understand UX needs and their business, turn business requirements into technical solutions that wow our customers
Keeping abreast of latest developments in web and mobile user interface frameworks, techniques and technologies.
Experience and Skills Required
Over 5+ years of experience as a Front End Software with a strong focus on modern HTML5, CSS3, and expertise in React framework, Next.js and Node.js, extensive knowledge of TypeScript
Ecommerce, consumer, B2B and transactional experience is essential
Strong ability to work cross-functionally with back-end engineers, UX/UI designers, and product managers to align technical solutions with business needs
Experience in designing, developing and maintaining fairly complex and performant front ends with modular and reusable components.
Strong understanding of web standards, responsive design, and accessibility · Experience with Git, Agile/Scrum, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines
Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
Experience with OpenAPI for API design and integration
Extras
Proven experience with OAuth2/OpenID
Cypress testing framework
AWS experience
SQL database experience
PWA, Bun.sh/Dune experience
What's In It For You?
At Big Red Group, we are committed to empowering people to experience more. If you're ready to lead with purpose, make a tangible impact, and help shape the future of BRG, we'd love to hear from you!
What you need to know:
Community: Expect team days, experiences, co-design sessions, learning and innovation and cross functional planning days as part of your normal experience with us.
Connection: Enjoy quarterly roadshows, employee resource groups, book club, offsites, and weekly community lunches to foster genuine connections across the group.
Growth: Leadership development programs, External speakers, Talent Academies, mentorship opportunities, your growth and well-being are our priority.
We are Hybrid: All of our team members spend 3 days a week together in either our Sydney Circular Quay or Gold Coast Surfers paradise offices for collaboration and connection. On Monday we share our weekly All In Day and community lunch. With 30 days to work from anywhere in the world you also have the option to work abroad and live into our adventure!
At Big Red Group, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation and success. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone—regardless of background, identity, or ability—has the opportunity to thrive.