Principal Frontend Engineer

Job Overview:

We are looking for a Senior Frontend Engineer with 5+ years of production software development experience to build and improve user-facing applications. You will work with modern frontend technologies, contribute to architecture and technical decisions, conduct code reviews, and mentor other developers.

What Will You Do:

• Build and maintain scalable frontend applications using Vue 3+ and TypeScript.

• Design and implement clean, maintainable frontend architecture.

• Conduct code reviews and maintain high coding standards.

• Mentor developers on best practices, architecture, and clean coding practices.

• Build responsive and accessible interfaces using Tailwind CSS, HTML5 and CSS3.

• Write and maintain unit and integration tests using Vitest or Jest.

• Work with modern build tools such as Vite, Rollup or Webpack.

• Collaborate with designers to deliver intuitive and polished UI/UX.

• Work closely with engineers and stakeholders in an Agile/Scrum environment.

• Contribute to technical direction and architecture decisions.

• Use AI coding tools such as Claude Code or GitHub Copilot to improve development efficiency.

What Makes You a Good Fit

• 5+ years of experience building production software.

• Strong experience with Vue 3+, or React/Angular with the desire to switch to Vue

• Strong knowledge of TypeScript.

• Strong clean-code practices.

• Strong understanding of frontend architecture and OOP/OOD.

• Strong code review skills.

• Experience mentoring other developers.

• Hands-on experience with Tailwind CSS.

• Experience writing unit tests using Vitest or Jest.

• Good understanding of Vite, Rollup, Webpack or similar build tools.

• Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3 and responsive web design.

• Good understanding of UX/UI principles and experience working with designers.

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

• Comfortable using AI coding tools such as Claude Code or Copilot.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Nice To Have:

• Experience with PostCSS, SASS/SCSS or similar CSS technologies.

• Experience with Playwright or other E2E testing frameworks.

• Experience with Storybook.

• Experience in Payments, FX, FinTech or other regulated industries.

What We Offer:

• Competitive remuneration package with annual salary reviews.

• Paid birthday leave.

• Additional annual leave based on years of service, up to 5 extra days.

• Employer KiwiSaver contributions on top of base salary.

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) at discounted rates.

• Paid volunteering day to support a charity of your choice.

• Complimentary office refreshments, including fruit, snacks, beverages and coffee.

• Access to mental health and wellbeing support resources.

• Opportunity to work with a global fintech organization on innovative payment technologies.

Working Arrangement:

• Hybrid working arrangement

• Outstationed candidates must be willing to travel to the Christchurch office as required for company meetings, collaboration sessions and events

• Opportunity to collaborate with global engineering teams across multiple regions