Senior Frontend Software Developer
About Us
Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.
Our Opportunity
Work Location: Perth
Roster: Monday to Friday
The Senior Frontend Software Developer delivers complex, high-performance web applications that enable real-time fleet monitoring, control, and 3D engine-based interactions. Working as part of a cross-functional squad, they bring expertise in React and Redux to build intuitive and responsive user interfaces that use real-time data and geospatial content.
This role supports the development of a next-generation fleet management and autonomy solution, enabling automated dispatch, high precision machine guidance, and control of autonomous vehicles. The systems they build form part of a complex distributed system across the data-center, control workstations and on-board hardware.
Senior Frontend Developers are expected to lead technical delivery of major features, set standards for performance and usability, and mentor others in frontend engineering best practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Build performant, reusable UI components using React and Redux
- Implement an interactive 3D map and layers using Babylon.js to support features like vehicle position and status, road networks and mine model entities
- Collaborate with Tech Leads and Architects on architectural decisions and frontend design patterns
- Drive high standards in code quality and component re-use across several environments
- Contribute to testing strategy, including regression, unit, and integration testing
- Identify and resolve frontend bottlenecks and performance issues
- Mentor junior frontend developers and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
Qualifications and Experience
- Proven 3+ yearsʼ experience as a Software Developer or similar role
- Substantial experience with the following technologies: ReactJS, TypeScript and CSS
- Experience with the following technologies: C# .NET Core, WebGL
- Experience with game development or related technologies
- Experience with microservice architectures and containerisation: Docker, Kubernetes
- Familiarity with Linux systems
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with a range of stakeholders
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to proactively develop and implement solutions.
Our Commitment
Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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