T-1316
Candidate #T-1316
QA Engineer · 5 years experience · Manual testing, Playwright / Cypress, Test plan design
$1,500per month + GST
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Tech role
Hire an offshore Frontend Developer
A Frontend Developer specialises in building performant, accessible, and visually precise user interfaces — translating design files into production-ready web experiences using React, Vue, or vanilla JS.
$1,900per month + GST, all-in
$85–115kAustralian salary range
$95,304est. saving a year (NSW)*
What they do
A frontend developer who handles react, typescript, css/tailwind, component architecture, responsive design, performance optimisation and accessibility (wcag), full time and dedicated to your business.
Why hire offshore
01
Strong React and TypeScript talent at 40–50% of local rates
02
Design-to-code accuracy is high given Filipino developers' attention to detail
03
Embedded in your team — not an agency bouncing context across clients
Skills
React TypeScript CSS/Tailwind Component architecture Responsive design Performance optimisation Accessibility (WCAG)
Software they use
VSVS CodeFiFigmaGiGitHubViViteStStorybookVeVercel
Cost comparison
What a frontend developer costs a year
Local figures are salary plus 12% super and NSW payroll tax.
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Local entry$85k salaryLocal typical$100k salaryLocal senior$115k salaryAdept$1,900/mo
Estimated saving
81%
About $95,304 a year against a typical local hire in NSW, before recruitment fees, leave cover, equipment and desk space.
A typical day
What a working day can look like
An example in Sydney time. Your frontend developer follows your priorities and your tools.
8:30am
Stand-up
Joins your stand-up and picks up tickets from the sprint board.
9:00am
Build
Writes code against your conventions, with tests.
11:30am
Code review
Reviews pull requests and responds to feedback on their own.
1:30pm
Fixes and support
Handles bugs and small requests from the backlog.
3:30pm
Docs and tests
Updates documentation and strengthens test coverage.
5:00pm
Update
Pushes work, updates tickets and notes any blockers.
Available talent
Tech talent you can interview
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T-1315
Candidate #T-1315
Frontend Developer (React) · 4 years experience · React / Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS
$1,800per month + GST
T-1317
Candidate #T-1317
Backend Developer (Node.js) · 6 years experience · Node.js / Express, NestJS, PostgreSQL
$2,000per month + GST
Questions
Hiring a frontend developer
Something else on your mind? Our Australian team can talk it through.
Can they work from Figma designs?
Yes. Pixel-accurate Figma-to-code translation is a core competency. Share your design files and component specs on day one.
Do they handle animations and micro-interactions?
Yes. Framer Motion, CSS animations, and GSAP are commonly used by our frontend developers.
Can they write tests for their components?
Yes. Unit and integration tests using Jest, Vitest, and React Testing Library are expected of all mid-level and senior candidates.
What frameworks do they specialise in?
React/Next.js is most common, followed by Vue/Nuxt and Angular. We match based on your stack.
How do they work with backend teams?
They consume REST or GraphQL APIs, coordinate on data contract design, and flag backend dependencies in sprint planning.
Where they work
Industries and states
*Estimate compares $22,800 a year with a $100,000 salary plus 12% super and NSW payroll tax (5.45%, payable once wages pass the state threshold).
Ready when you are
Meet your frontend developer this month
Tell us what you need and we'll shortlist candidates for you to interview. $1,900 a month + GST, with no upfront fees.
