Principal Frontend Engineer | Hybrid (3 O, 2 H) | Christchurch

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