Senior React Developer

Careers with Impact

More than one million Australians trust HESTA with their money. HESTA is a top-performing industry super fund working for real-world impact. We use our expertise and influence to deliver strong long-term returns while accelerating our contribution to a more sustainable world.

HESTA is also an inspiring and rewarding place to work. That’s because what we do makes a difference to the lives of our members. The people who work at HESTA are not only exceptional at what they do, they’re focused on living and creating a strong organisational culture. We’re an industry super fund dedicated to the people who keep our communities going. People who provide some of the best health, education and community services in the world are HESTA members – and we are proud to serve them.

Bring your authentic and passionate self to this exceptional role #careerswithimpact

As the Senior React Developer, you will provide technical leadership in building HESTA's investment digital capabilities. This key position will help shape our investment systems architecture while delivering critical digital solutions for our Asset Allocation and Compliance Tool. 

In this role, you will collaborate with members of the investment team to collate, understand and maintain clear digital requirements to drive:
•    Lead the technical design and development of React-based user interface components
•    Provide technical oversight across our investment digital ecosystem
•    Drive the implementation of investment digital workflows and automation
•    Work with AWS Lakehouse and various investment systems
•    Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional visualization outcomes
•    Mentor team members and contribute to our technical best practices

In addition to hands on development, you will provide technical oversight across digital designs, reviewing designs and code of other team members and mentoring to ensure optimal technical solutions are provided.

About you:

Essential technical knowledge required for this role includes strong experience building modern components with React and advanced proficiency in multiple languages preferably React JS, Node.js, Typescript, JavaScript, HTML 5, CSS3, React Native, Python, Integration patterns such as GraphQL, AWS, SQL, AZURE, CI/CD tools such as bit bucket, browser stack, Veracode and Authentication systems. Also experience with third party integrations involving RESTful APIs utilizing authentication methods like OAuth, API keys, Bearer Tokens and JWT tokens.

Also essential is knowledge of superannuation and investment data management platforms such as portfolio management systems, risk/performance systems, Bloomberg, Eagle, Markit, GoldenSource. Ideally you will have a passion for investments and have knowledge of investment instruments (fixed income, equities, derivatives, unlisted etc).

You will be able to demonstrate expertise in complex programming, program debugging, data analysis, problem analysis and resolution of issues within open-source applications. You will have experience architecting secure web applications, with a clear understanding of current web application security threats and experience in mitigating them. You have an excellent understanding of digital web development particularly within highly governed corporate environments. 

Benefits that matter and make a difference for our employees

•    Leave for those moments that matter, an additional 6 days of leave at the end of year, up to 6 days paid volunteer leave, gender neutral paid parental leave of 20 weeks, Gender Affirmation leave, reproductive health and wellbeing leave, Cultural and Ceremonial leave. Access your LSL after 3 years, take AL at half pay, and purchase up to 2 weeks additional leave (just to name a few!).
•    Your Professional development matters, up to $5k per year professional development and up to 8 days professional development leave, HESTA scholarships and free access to a range of premium learning tools.
•    Your health and wellbeing matters, free annual flu shots and skin checks, incredible social events throughout the year and a comprehensive employee assistance program available 24/7.
•    Your financial wellbeing matters, up to 15% super, financial planning support, end of year payment for all Enterprise Agreement-covered employees, incentivised Employee Referral Program and novated lease options.

We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures and abilities. We welcome and support applications from First Nations people, physically, neuro or culturally diverse, LGBTQI+, and people of any age. We are proud to be WGEA accredited as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equity. 

We want all candidates to feel safe, included and provided with the best opportunity to thrive, if you require reasonable adjustments during your application or throughout the recruitment process, please reach out to a member of the Talent team careers@hesta.com.au and we’ll call you to discuss. 

Please note: Applications via recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position