Front-End / Full Stack Developer (Senior)
Parvana
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Front‑End Architecture Lead (Vue.js) – Hybrid – Cape Town
Job ID: J‑18808‑Ljbffr
About the Company
A global investment‑advisory firm dedicated to long‑term value creation for institutional partners. We pride ourselves on a collaborative, inclusive, and sustainability‑focused culture. Our employees enjoy industry‑leading wellness benefits, generous base salaries, and continuous career‑development opportunities. We are heavily invested in automation, AI, and R&D, ensuring you’ll always work with cutting‑edge tools rather than legacy software. Our teams are cosmopolitan, diverse, and operate across multiple continents.
What You’ll Do
- Own Front‑End Architecture – Define, enforce, and evolve coding standards; proactively manage technical debt.
- Drive UI Performance & Scalability – Lead optimisation initiatives, monitor observability metrics, and ensure a seamless user experience at scale.
- Build & Deploy Vue.js Applications – Translate business requirements into high‑quality, component‑based solutions using Vue 3 (or later) and Pinia (or equivalent).
- Collaborate with Backend Engineers – Shape API contracts, integrate with .NET Core services, and work within cross‑functional, distributed squads.
- Shape Testing Strategy – Champion unit, integration, and end‑to‑end testing (Jest, Cypress); lead code reviews and mentor junior developers.
- Communicate Technical Vision – Clearly articulate strategy, risks, progress, and delivery plans to stakeholders at all levels.
Who We’re Looking For
| Must‑Have | Nice‑to‑Have |
|---|---|
| 10+ years professional software development experience, front‑end focus | Experience in the financial services domain |
| Deep expertise with modern JavaScript frameworks – Vue.js preferred | Exposure to other frameworks (React, Angular) |
| Proven track record owning front‑end architecture & delivering end‑to‑end UI solutions | Experience with micro‑front‑end architectures |
| Strong command of HTML5, CSS3, SCSS/LESS, responsive & accessible design | Knowledge of design‑system tooling (Storybook, Figma) |
| State‑management mastery (Pinia, Vuex, or similar) | Experience modernising legacy front‑ends |
| Performance‑optimisation techniques (code‑splitting, lazy loading, caching) | Familiarity with .NET Core API integration |
| Git workflows, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing (Jest, Cypress) | Observability tools (New Relic, Datadog, Elastic) |
| Demonstrated mentorship & code‑review leadership |
Why Join Us?
- Hybrid Flexibility – Choose to work from our Cape Town office daily or enjoy a hybrid schedule.
- Wellness‑First Benefits – Industry‑leading health, mental‑wellness, and lifestyle perks.
- Tech‑Forward Environment – Access to the latest AI, automation, and R&D tools; no legacy tech lock‑in.
- Global Impact – Contribute to investment strategies that shape markets worldwide.
- Career Growth – Structured development programs, internal mobility, and exposure to senior leadership.
Ready to shape the future of front‑end engineering at a world‑class investment firm?
Apply now with your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting your most relevant Vue.js and architecture achievements.
We are an equal‑opportunity employer and celebrate diversity in all its forms.
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