Software Engineer

QA-minded FE engineer—10 years in Quality, 2 in Dev. I break things, fix things, and help teams ship with confidence.
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Status
Actively looking
Not looking
Open to new opportunities
Previously hired through SkillsRobin
Location
Mollymook
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Open to relocating
Commitment
Full-time, Casual / Contract / Part-time, Join as a startup co-founder
Availability from time of offer
Immediately
Experience
1-2 years
 experience
Top 3 programming languages/frameworks
TypeScript, React, JavaScript
Also knows
Preferred work environment
Fully remote
Strengths
Interested in working involving

I’m looking for a role where I can contribute as a software engineer on a product that adds value to users, working with a collaborative team that values clear communication, mentorship and high quality.

I’m particularly interested in product-focused feature teams where engineering works closely with design and product. I have experience primarily on the frontend with React, TypeScript, and JavaScript, and Ienjoy roles where I can take ownership of features end-to-end, improve clarity in thecodebase, and help reduce friction for both users and teammates.
I’m open to mid-level or junior-leaning roles, permanent or contract, and I’m especially interested in remote-friendly teams based in Australia or similar time zones

Not interested in work involving

Military or gambling businesses.

Other information
Able to work in Australia without visa sponsorship
Requires visa sponsorship to work in Australia

Pay expectations

Full-time
$
120000
per year
Casual / Contract
$
100
per hour
Pay is negotiable in exchange for equity
Pay is negotiable in exchange for equity
Pay is not negotiable in exchange for equity
Open to volunteering or working for equity only
Not interested in volunteering or working for equity only if joining as a co-founder

Referred by

Gerd Wittchen
Blockchain Lead @ Fastlane Labs
January 4, 2026
  •  
I worked with them but at different companies
I've had the pleasure of mentoring this developer and collaborating with them on several projects. What stands out most is their genuine curiosity and commitment to continuous learning. They're always pushing themselves to level up technically, whether that's deepening their React skills or thoughtfully integrating AI tools into their workflow. This developer brings a quality-first mindset to everything they build, which makes sense given their background in QA. They don't just ship features; they think through edge cases, user experience, and what could go wrong. That combination of building skills and quality instincts is rare. They're also a pleasure to work with: receptive to feedback, ask good questions, and communicate clearly about their progress and blockers. I'd happily collaborate with them again and recommend them for frontend or full-stack roles where attention to detail and a growth mindset matter.

Work experience

Proudest professional achievement
I made changes to the Canva upgrade dialog that improved conversions by an estimated $40 million per year.

Freelance Web Developer @ Independent Web & UI Consulting Practice

January 2025 – Present · Australia (Remote)

  • Re-skinned and refined an RSVP ticketing web application for a major music album launch, collaborating with a creative agency and an event-tech platform.
  • Worked closely with founders and stakeholders to gather requirements, manage expectations, and deliver a pixel-perfect UI aligned with supplied designs.
  • Identified UX and security risks early, proposing and implementing a feature to prevent multiple ticket claims.
  • Updated UI behaviour and styling using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (with Cursor AI support).
  • Conducted QA testing, reported bugs, and implemented creative workarounds for platform constraints (e.g. email client font limitations) to ensure launch readiness.

Frontend Engineer @ Global Design & Collaboration Software Company

January 2023 – January 2025 · Remote (Sydney-based)

  • Launched growth experiments encouraging users to subscribe to a premium plan, working across a large TypeScript and JavaScript codebase.
  • Shipped multiple upsell dialog variants integrating internal CMS tooling, updated billing timelines, and alternative customer testimonials.
  • Contributed to initiatives estimated to increase revenue by $40M.
  • Collaborated closely with designers and product managers to take features from ideation to production smoothly.
  • Authored high-traffic internal documentation, enabling faster onboarding and ramp-up for new engineers.

QA Engineer @ Global Design & Collaboration Software Company

April 2021 – January 2023 · Hybrid

  • Embedded within a subscriptions growth team, delivering tailored quality initiatives for high-impact product areas.
  • Built tools and processes to increase the effectiveness of manual testing efforts.
  • Investigated production incidents to uncover root causes and drive preventative actions.
  • Implemented quality rituals to surface and mitigate risks in in-flight work.

Software Projects @ Software Engineering Bootcamp

September 2022 – January 2023 · Sydney

  • 3D Productivity Visualisation Tool
  • Built an experimental 3D workload visualisation using Three.js and react-three-fiber based on the Eisenhower Matrix.
  • Developed a full-stack learning tool using JavaScript, Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, and CSS, deployed on Heroku.
  • Built a React frontend with a Ruby on Rails backend enabling live stat tracking and community interaction.

Quality Engineer @ Enterprise Software Company

October 2014 – April 2021 · Sydney (Hybrid)

  • Drove quality process improvements to enhance software reliability and team efficiency.
  • Coached engineers on risk assessment and quality best practices.
  • Facilitated quality training sessions, improving onboarding effectiveness for new hires.
  • Conducted root cause analysis for critical failures and recommended preventative measures.
  • Acted as Release Quality Contact, managing blockers and ensuring feature-level quality rituals were completed before release.

QA Manager @ Sports Media Technology Startup

April 2013 – October 2014 · Berlin, Germany (On-site)

  • Led manual testing efforts across Android, iOS, and Windows Phone platforms.
  • Coordinated a distributed QA team of interns, volunteers, and outsourced testers.
  • Developed comprehensive test scenarios and test data to improve coverage and efficiency.
  • Managed bug analysis and reporting, ensuring clear communication with engineering teams.
  • Improved QA documentation and systems, streamlining testing and reporting workflows.

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Education

Master of Statistics - The University of New South Wales

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Vouched for by

Gerd Wittchen
Blockchain Lead @ Fastlane Labs
January 4, 2026
I worked with them but at different companies
I've had the pleasure of mentoring this developer and collaborating with them on several projects. What stands out most is their genuine curiosity and commitment to continuous learning. They're always pushing themselves to level up technically, whether that's deepening their React skills or thoughtfully integrating AI tools into their workflow. This developer brings a quality-first mindset to everything they build, which makes sense given their background in QA. They don't just ship features; they think through edge cases, user experience, and what could go wrong. That combination of building skills and quality instincts is rare. They're also a pleasure to work with: receptive to feedback, ask good questions, and communicate clearly about their progress and blockers. I'd happily collaborate with them again and recommend them for frontend or full-stack roles where attention to detail and a growth mindset matter.

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