Senior Frontend Engineer - AI (Contract)
Contract Type
Contract
Location
New South Wales, Sydney
Industry
IT
Specialisation
Software Engineering
Salary
AU$1000 - AU$1200 per day
Contact Name
Andy Hong (Endi)
Contact Email
andy@talenza.com.au
Date published
25-05-2026
Job Reference
BBBH21351
Description
Senior Frontend Engineer - Agentic AI Transformation
This newly created role offers the opportunity to work on a greenfields AI transformation initiative focused on building intelligent agentic workflows and AI-enabled digital experiences, working alongside high-performing squads to rapidly prototype and deliver scalable frontend solutions.
Role: Senior Frontend Engineer - Agentic AI
Company: Financial Services
Location: Sydney CBD - Hybrid (3 days in office)
Contract Length: 6 months initial with a view to extend
Day Rate: $1,000/day - $1,200 incl super
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and deliver scalable frontend applications focused on AI-enabled and agentic workflow experiences
- Build modern ReactJS/NextJS solutions integrated with backend orchestration layers and AI services
- Drive rapid experimentation, proof-of-concepts, and transformation initiatives focused on straight-through processing and workflow automation
- Collaborate closely with designers, engineers, architects, and transformation teams to deliver practical AI-driven outcomes
- Champion frontend engineering best practices, performance, scalability, and modern delivery standards
- Contribute to engineering decisions across frontend architecture, integrations, and delivery practices
Skills & Experience Required:
- 7+ years software engineering experience
- Strong expertise across TypeScript/JavaScript, ReactJS OR NextJS, state management, and modern frontend engineering practices
- Experience building complex frontend applications integrated with APIs, orchestration services, or workflow platforms
- Practical experience working with AI-enabled systems, LLM tooling, or Agentic AI workflows
- Exposure to AI-assisted engineering tools such as Claude, Copilot, Cursor, or similar
- Strong understanding of modern software delivery practices within transformation or experimentation-led environments
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and ability to work within fast-moving delivery teams