Job Overview & Organization Mission

SiteMinder is seeking a talented Senior React Engineer (Design Systems) to join our distributed team anywhere in Australia.

SiteMinder offers a pioneer remote-first environment where talented engineers thrive without being tied to an office. In this role, you will collaborate asynchronously across Australia to build high-scale, reliable software that directly impacts hundreds of thousands of users.

Our team values ownership, blameless post-mortems, and technical excellence. You will have substantial autonomy to design systems, improve developer experiences, and shape product roadmaps while enjoying full work-life flexibility.

As a key member of the team at SiteMinder in Remote – Australia, All Australia, you will play a central role in driving excellence, upholding top-tier Australian industry standards, and contributing directly to the strategic milestones of one of the nation’s premier employers.

Key Duties & Core Responsibilities

In this critical role, your operational duties and key performance responsibilities will encompass:

• Maintain enterprise-grade: Maintain enterprise-grade design systems with strictly accessible, keyboard-friendly UI components and token systems.
• Champion modern: Champion modern testing, code reviews, and continuous delivery across distributed squads.
• Collaborate asynchronously: Collaborate asynchronously with product managers, UX designers, and stakeholders using Slack, Jira, and Loom.
• Optimize latency,: Optimize latency, reliability, and security of production services deployed across public cloud environments.
• Mentor teammates: Mentor teammates and contribute to architectural RFCs and engineering standards.

Required Qualifications, Licenses & Experience

To be successful in this position at SiteMinder, candidates are expected to satisfy the following essential selection criteria:

• Mandatory Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Equivalent.
• Relevant Experience: Minimum 3-5 Years of verified industry experience in Australia or recognized overseas equivalence.
• Demonstrated professional experience in React and Storybook.
• Proven track record delivering reliable software in modern cloud or distributed environments.
• Strong written communication skills and comfort with asynchronous, documentation-first workflows.
• Relevant tertiary degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Valid Australian work rights (Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Full Work Visa).

Core Competencies & Key Technical Proficiencies

The successful applicant will possess demonstrated capabilities across the following domain skill sets:

Salary, Compensation & Employee Benefits

At SiteMinder, we understand that our people drive our achievements. An outstanding remuneration and wellbeing package is provided in line with Australian benchmarks:

• Competitive Remuneration: AU$150,000 – AU$180,000 per year + standard Australian Superannuation (11.5%).
• Competitive Australian salary package ($150,000 – $180,000 AUD) + 11.5% superannuation.
• 100% Remote Work Flexibility — work from anywhere in Australia with a $1,500 home office setup allowance.
• Generous wellness budget, mental health support, and flexible working hours.
• Annual learning & development stipend ($2,000 AUD) for conferences, courses, and certifications.
• Leave Entitlements: 4 weeks annual leave (with 17.5% annual leave loading where applicable) plus 10 days paid personal/carer’s leave.
• Flexible Work: Progressive work-life balance options with supportive corporate culture and leadership development pathways.

About the Employer: SiteMinder

SiteMinder is the world’s leading open hotel commerce platform, empowering thousands of accommodation providers.

SiteMinder is deeply committed to building diverse, equitable, and culturally inclusive work environments. We proudly celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all qualified individuals including First Nations Australians, people with disabilities, and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Application Process & Next Steps

Applications for this position are currently open and being reviewed on a rolling basis. Suitable candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible before the published closing date.

Please prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a tailored Cover Letter highlighting your relevant experience against the key selection criteria outlined above.

To proceed with your application, click the Apply on Employer Site button to access the official SiteMinder careers gateway.