Job Title: Lead Frontend Engineer (React & React Native) – Build & Scale Australia’s #1 Property App

Location: Remote (Sydney or Melbourne)

Type: Full-time

About Us

Homer is on a mission to revolutionize the way Australians buy and sell property. Forget opaque processes and information asymmetry; we're building a future where data is democratised, journeys are streamlined, and both buyers and sellers are empowered to make confident decisions.

Founded in 2020 as KoalaData, we quickly gained traction, supporting tens of thousands of people in buying their dream properties with our initial insights product. Today, with over 17,000 weekly active users on our established platform and a successful rebrand to Homer, we're embarking on the next phase of our transformation. We're evolving from a successful Chrome extension into a comprehensive suite of tools, including AI-driven agents and integrated platforms, designed to enhance market liquidity and connect buyers, sellers, and industry professionals seamlessly.

We are funded and driven by ambitious goals: to understand the entire Australian property market, support the vast majority of buyers, and become the most trusted name in property data. Our commitment to transparency isn't just a unique selling proposition for our users; it's a core value we are embedding deeply within our company culture.

The Role

Are you an exceptional Front End Developer who values honesty, thrives on pushing boundaries, possesses a natural dissatisfaction with the status quo, and has a strong bias for action? Join Homer and become a pivotal part of our mission.

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
We understand that exceptional talent doesn't always come with expertise in every single technology. If you have demonstrable ability to learn and adapt, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every listed technical skill.

Must-haves:

Proven production experience in React and React Native.

Strong TypeScript skills.

Experience with PostgreSQL and API integration.

Solid background in testing (Jest, integration testing).

Leadership experience, mentoring or building dev teams.

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 Homer?

Be Foundational: Join us at a pivotal, early stage. As a key member of our small, agile engineering team, you'll have a ground-floor opportunity to significantly shape our platform and technical direction. Your contributions will be fundamental to Homer's success story.

We Value Values: We foster a culture that values honesty, encourages boundary pushing, embraces proactive change, and rewards those who can drive action. If you're looking for an environment where your integrity and innovative ideas will be valued, and where you can directly contribute to disrupting the status quo, Homer is the place for you.

Tangible Impact: Directly contribute to a platform actively used by over 17,000 people weekly, helping them navigate the complex property market.

Solve Meaningful Problems: Tackle the challenge of information asymmetry in real estate, empowering consumers and driving market efficiency.

Ambitious Vision: Join a well-funded company with compelling strategy to become a market leader, incorporating AI and comprehensive data integration.

Culture of Transparency: Our commitment to democratising data isn't just a unique selling proposition; it's core to our internal culture. We will build a company culture that reflects the transparency we bring to the market.

Technical Challenge & Growth: Work with a modern tech stack and contribute to integrating AI and new technolgy as we scale.

Agile & Collaborative: Be a key member of a dynamic team where your contributions are visible and valued, working closely with leadership.

Shape the Future: Play a crucial role in building the next generation of tools that will define how Australians interact with the property market.

If you're passionate about building impactful products, solving complex problems with technology, thrive in an open and collaborative environment, and want to join a thriving startup with a clear vision, we encourage you to apply.