UX Engineer (Frontend) – entertainment and live event platforms Career path in product and leadership Event tech platforms: build reusable systems Location: Perth, hybrid working RETAINED SEARCH / EXCLUSIVE LISTING About our client Our client builds software that supports the entertainment and live events sector. The engineering team in Perth consists of four roles across mobile, backend, services, and systems. A product and design function operates locally, with a further design group of three based in California. Delivery focuses on user experience and accessible interfaces, supported by disciplined estimation and testing practices. The roadmap includes new products within a partner network over the next three years. This creates opportunities for engineers to broaden scope, mentor juniors, and take on leadership as new products move from concept to delivery and scale. About the opportunity This role sits between design and engineering to deliver accessible, consistent, and performant front-end interfaces using React/Next.js, TypeScript, and SCSS, supported by Redux Toolkit and RTK Query. In this role, you will: Build and evolve a reusable design system and component library. Implement tokens, theming, and accessibility patterns across applications. Plan and estimate work with sprint points and 1–2 day subtasks. Reduce variance between committed and completed sprint points. Lower defect rates through testing, reviews, and performance baselines. You will translate Figma assets into production components, integrate REST/GraphQL APIs, and document patterns for scale. Work is delivered in agile sprints with planned features and occasional unplanned bug fixes. Over 3–5 years, the intent is to develop core members into leads as additional products are launched, offering scope to guide juniors, shape standards, and influence technology choices. About you You are a front-end specialist who collaborates closely with designers and engineers to deliver accessible interfaces and consistent user journeys. To be successful in this role, you will ideally have: 3–5 years’ commercial front-end experience (strong bootcamp/graduate considered with solid projects). React/Next.js and TypeScript, or similar modern frameworks. Advanced CSS/SCSS with tokens, theming, and light/dark modes. Proven ability to build or contribute to a design system and deliver high-fidelity, accessible implementations . UI testing (unit, component, e2e/visual) and code reviews. Familiarity with REST/GraphQL and agile delivery. What’s on offer This position provides a pathway to grow within a small core team that expands as new products enter delivery. You will own key parts of the design system and set patterns used across platforms. You will work with a modern toolchain, collaborate with product and design, and contribute to planning and estimation that supports predictable delivery. As products scale, there is scope to mentor interns and juniors, influence standards, and step toward team leadership. The focus on measurable objectives, testing, and accessibility supports skill growth and clear achievement over time. How to apply Submit your CV outlining your experience and suitability for the role. Applications are welcome from candidates based locally or interstate. Your application will be handled according to our privacy policy: https://11recruitment.com.au/privacy-policy. Please note This is a permanent role, and applicants must have working rights that align with long-term employment requirements in Australia. Sponsorship will not be provided. Code/Keywords ^^^ ‘Interaction Designer’, ‘Accessibility Specialist’, ‘Web Interface Specialist’, ‘Client-Side Specialist’, ‘JavaScript Practitioner’, ‘Front-of-Site Specialist’, ‘CSS/SCSS Practitioner’, ‘Design Tokens Specialist’, ‘Component Library Lead’, ‘Theming Specialist’, ‘Interface Patterns Lead’, ‘Agile UI Practitioner’, ‘UI Testing Practitioner’, ‘Performance Optimisation Specialist’, ‘Digital Product Interface Lead’
