Frontend Developer (Vue.js/Nuxt.js)

Tillo; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rewards and incentives company is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join their team in Cape Town. This role requires expertise in Vue.js and Nuxt, along with PHP/Laravel skills. You will work collaboratively within a hybrid model, contributing to innovative projects alongside a global team. Offering a supportive environment, with benefits including 21 days of holiday and health insurance contributions, this is an opportunity to thrive in a dynamic workplace dedicated to growth and inclusivity.

Benefits

21 days holiday per annum

Retirement Fund (5%)

Health insurance contribution

Employee Incentive Scheme

Hybrid Working

Top spec equipment

Anniversary gifts

Monthly breakfasts, drinks, and events

Team Learning & Development budget

Qualifications

• Proven experience developing with Nuxt/Vue.js.
• Familiarity with PHP and Laravel to build robust applications.
• Knowledge of Tailwind CSS for styling components.

Responsibilities

• Design and build features within our UX/UI Team.
• Integrate with third-party services and APIs.
• Conduct code reviews and provide feedback.
• Collaborate with Product & Design teams.

Skills

Nuxt/Vue.js

PHP/Laravel

Tailwind CSS

Storybook

Excellent communication skills

Version control (git)

Fast-paced environments

Tools

AWS services

DataDog

SQL queries

Test-Driven Development

Agile/Scrum methodology

Job description

Who we’re looking for

An experienced Software Engineer with a proven ability to work with Vue.js and Nuxt 🌟

Where you’ll work

This role will be based in Cape Town, you'll be part of our global team, collaborating with colleagues and serving customers across the UK, USA, Australia, South Africa, and beyond. Our hybrid approach offers flexibility with team connection in our Cape Town office 3 days a week 🏢

The Tillo Difference

We're in the business of rewards and incentives, so we know a thing or two about the importance of giving back. We can't grow as a business without growing as individuals, so we are committed to providing a workplace where passionate, driven individuals can thrive. We value collaboration, trust, positivity, and a willingness to learn - only by working as a team will we reach our goals.

We’re the market leader in the UK and are active in a number of other markets including USA, Europe, Australia and India. 🌎

Day to day this role will

• Help to design and build new features within our UX/UI Team
• Integrate to third-party services and APIs
• Perform code reviews for other Engineers and provide thoughtful feedback
• Work with Product & Design to scope, define and estimate work
• Maintain the high standards of our codebase
• Support other team members including regular Pairing sessions

What we’re looking for

• Experience developing with Nuxt/Vue.js
• Experience with PHP/Laravel
• Experience with Tailwind CSS
• Experience with Storybook
• Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal, as you will be liaising with internal and external customers on a daily basis
• Using version control such as git and branching patterns such as git-flow
• The ability to work well in fast-paced environments

It’s not essential, but we’d love to hear about it if you have experience with

• AWS services
• DataDog
• Designing efficient SQL queries and schemas
• Test-Driven Development
• Working with high performance systems at scale
• Agile/Scrum methodology.
• Leveraging benefits of using AI (we use Cursor and Gemini), whilst aware of potential pitfalls

Benefits

We offer all our employees trust and empower our team to work with flexibility and autonomy. We’re a close-knit team and love working collaboratively, with our hybrid model, our team can come together at our fantastic offices, but also focus in their own space. The Tillo team are a motivated bunch and we all work hard to push Tillo forwards, always innovating. We completely understand the importance of work/life balance and offer a supportive and collaborative working environment with the following benefits:

• 21 days holiday per annum (plus an additional day for your birthday 🎂)
• Retirement Fund (5%)
• Health insurance contribution
• Employee Incentive Scheme
• Hybrid Working
• Top spec equipment including laptop, mouse, keyboard, monitor
• Anniversary gifts
• Monthly breakfasts, drinks, snacks and events
• Team Learning & Development budget

About Tillo

Tillo makes gift cards, rewards, and incentives simple, efficient, and profitable. Operating in over 37 markets and 25 currencies, Tillo processes billions in gift card transactions through a single, plug-and-go API, powering rewards and incentives for the world’s leading businesses.

Backed by Tenzing, Tillo is setting the global standard for digital gift card infrastructure.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.