Job Description
A Melbourne-based startup backed by a global organisation is expanding its engineering capability and looking for a Senior Full Stack Engineer to join as their first in-house engineering hire. The business is preparing to launch a new, mobile-first platform in the sports space, built for high engagement, scale, and performance.
This role offers a rare opportunity to take early ownership, shape technical direction, and help grow a Melbourne-based engineering team as the platform scales.
What you’ll be doing
Build and scale a React Native mobile application
Contribute across web applications, APIs, and backend services
Work closely with product and delivery teams in Melbourne
Influence architecture, tooling, and engineering best practices
Support launch, scale, and ongoing feature delivery
What we’re looking for
Proven React Native experience in production environments
Experience with TypeScript, Node.js, and Next.js
Exposure to AWS, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native services
Comfortable being the first engineering hire in a startup environment
Bonus: interest in sport
weave. is an Australian-based search and recruitment partner proudly crafting careers and building teams in Investment Management, Technology, People & Culture and Accounting & Finance.
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Job Details
Posted Date:
February 8, 2026
Job Type:
Technology
Location:
Melbourne, Australia
Company:
weave. Recruitment
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Don't miss this opportunity! Apply now and join our team.