Lead React / React Native Developer

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Empowering people to take control of their property journey and see through the noise @ Homer

Job Title: Lead React / React Native Developer – Build & Scale Australia’s #1 Property App

Location: Remote (Australia-based preferred)

Type: Full-time

About Us

At Homer, we’ve already built the #1 Chrome Extension for property buyers in Australia. Now, we’re transforming our in Beta web app into the most-downloaded mobile app for property - giving buyers unprecedented access to real estate data, campaign history, and collaboration tools.

We believe property data should be transparent, accessible, and empowering . Our small, agile team moves fast, builds with purpose, and loves solving big problems in real estate.

Our company purpose is simple: empower people to take control of their property journey and see through the noise .

The Role

We’re looking for a Lead React + React Native Developer to take ownership of our entire front-end ecosystem; from our React web app to our React Native mobile app, and help scale the engineering team around you.

You’ll be working hand-in-hand with our Lead Infrastructure Engineer (who ensures everything runs at scale, securely and fast) and our UX/UI Designer (who brings to life pixel-perfect, buyer-first designs). Together, you’ll ship products millions of Australians will use.

You will:

• Lead the mobile app build from the ground up.
• Drive feature development and enhancements for our web platform.
• Collaborate closely with design and infrastructure to deliver seamless, high-performance experiences.
• Set technical standards, mentor, and hire the right people to grow the front-end team.

This is your chance to own the front-end strategy, deliver market-defining products, and shape the culture of a scaling proptech startup.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and maintain front-end applications in React and React Native.
• Integrate seamlessly with our PostgreSQL backend and existing APIs.
• Implement robust integration and unit testing (Jest, Playwright, etc).
• Collaborate with the UX/UI Designer to implement mobile and web designs.
• Work with the Infrastructure Lead to ensure performance, scalability, and security.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines via github actions.
• Mentor junior developers and participate in recruitment.
• Champion best practices for performance, accessibility, and maintainability.

What You’ll Bring

Must-haves:

• Proven production experience in React and React Native.
• Experience with PostgreSQL and API integration.
• Solid background in testing (Jest, integration testing).
• Git proficiency and agile workflow experience.
• Familiarity with Next.js.
• Familiarity with Stripe integration
• Backends FastAPI, Expressjs, Flask or anything similar
• Experience with Docker

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience with GCP or anything similar.
• CI/CD for mobile and web.
• Interest in proptech or data-driven platforms.
• Expo/EAS is a plus

Why Join Us?

• Lead the front-end strategy for an emerging market leader.
• Experience the upside with all employees having ESOP or equivalent.
• Build a product with an engaged, growing user base (currently over 17k WAU).
• Shape the engineering culture and team structure from the start.
• Collaborate with an Infrastructure Lead and UX/UI Designer for high-quality delivery.
• Flexible work environment with direct input into company direction.
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

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