Front-End Developer

About Us

The G’day Group comprises three leading Australian tourism brands in Discovery Parks, G’day Parks and loyalty program G’day Rewards. Employing more than 2,200 people Australia-wide, G’day Group has a truly national footprint of over 300 holiday parks, including 85 fully owned and operated parks and resorts. The largest park network in the country, we’re about authentic Australian holiday experiences and inviting all Aussies to say g’day to more of Australia.

We’re on a journey of growth and evolution to reshape the industry, offering the best customer experience underpinned by the best technology. Each year, we showcase the true Australia to millions of guests, and we are the co-custodians of some of the country’s most treasured places; a privilege we don’t take lightly. With eyes on domestic and regional tourism like never before, we are building a passionate, adaptable, high-performance team to create holiday memories that put a smile in every g’day.

The Role

Our software engineering teams have built some of Australia’s most popular websites and apps, with millions of unique visitors each year to our digital platforms. The G'day Group is undergoing a significant period of growth and is investing in technology and business processes to ensure we can provide market leading digital experiences for our customers.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and passionate developer to join a team of software engineers, delivering premier customer experiences on mobile and web platforms.

As a Front-End Developer, you will be responsible for translating design concepts and user interface requirements into code to create visually appealing and interactive web applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers and back-end developers, to deliver high-quality, user-centric web experiences. Your expertise in front-end development and knowledge of web technologies will play a vital role in building scalable and responsive applications.

Responsibilities will include:

·      Develop and implement user-facing features for web applications using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

·      Collaborate with product owners, designers, and business analysts to transform wireframes and design mock-ups into functional and visually appealing web pages

·      Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability

·      Implement responsive designs that work seamlessly across various devices and screen sizes

·      Write clean, modular, and maintainable code following best practices and coding standards

·      Conduct thorough testing and debugging to identify and resolve front-end issues and ensure high-quality deliverables

·      Collaborate with back-end developers to integrate front-end components with server-side logic

·      Stay up to date with the latest trends and advancements in front-end development technologies and techniques

·      Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to improve code quality and team efficiency

·      Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, estimation, and daily stand-up meetings

Your Experience

A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or relevant field. Extensive experience as a Front-End Developer with a strong portfolio of web development projects. You will have proficiency in HTML, CSS and JavaScript, with a strong understanding of modern front-end frameworks.

You will have experience with responsive design and mobile-first development principles. You will have a strong foundation knowledge of cross-browser capability issues and solutions. You will have worked extensively with product management tools and software such as Jira, Confluence and Miro.

You will have excellent leadership and interpersonal skills. You will possess a high level of energy, self-motivation, autonomy, initiative, and attention to detail to be successful in meeting the business demands at G’day Group. Your naturally upbeat and open style will fit our cultural values. You will have a highly organised mindset with the ability to assess the urgency of work allocated to you by various stakeholders.

G’day Group is a dynamic company with an energetic ‘market disrupter’ reputation. If you are passionate, adventurous, and ready to hit the ground running, we want to hear from you.

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Benefits

·      Health and Wellbeing – Flexible and hybrid working arrangements / Employee Assistance Program / Discounted private health cover / BeWell Training Program / Weekly yoga and walking group / Free annual flu vaccinations

·      Leave Policies – Parental leave / Volunteer leave / Study leave 

·      Professional Development – Leadership programs / Support of external training courses / Reimbursement of professional memberships

·      Employee Savings – Discounted accommodation and experience rates / Salary packaging / Discovery partner discounts/ Free G’day Rewards membership / Loyalty recognition benefits

Our ESG statement

The G’day Group acknowledges the increasing global expectation to demonstrate our approach to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risk factors and sustainability in our daily operations and ongoing decision making. Our five-year ESG strategy is evolving to ensure we are committed to growing with care through supporting our people, giving back to the communities we operate in, and protecting our environment.

Prior to an offer of employment being made, candidates must provide authority for a Federal Police Clearance to disclose any criminal offences or charges. Drivers Licence essential.