Senior Frontend Engineer II

Mondia Group; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Midrand seeks a Senior Frontend Engineer II to lead the design and development of user-centric mobile applications. The role requires extensive experience in full stack development, proficiency in Vue.js, and strong leadership abilities. You will drive technical initiatives and work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative mobile experiences.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in software development with a focus on Fullstack roles.
• Proficiency in Vue.js is a must.
• Strong understanding of microservices and system design.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and develop full stack applications.
• Build and maintain front-end applications using Vue.js.
• Contribute to the adoption of cloud-native solutions.

Skills

Frontend Development with Vue.js

Backend Development with Node.js

Microservices Architecture

DevOps knowledge

API Development

Cloud Platforms (AWS)

Education

BS in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

MongoDB

Kafka

Job description

Overview

The role of our Senior Frontend Engineer II is leading the design and development of innovative, user-centric mobile applications. In this role, you will be responsible for creating high-performance, scalable, and reliable Android solutions. You will collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to deliver seamless and engaging mobile experiences that align with our business goals.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and develop full stack applications optimized for scalability and performance.
• Build and maintain front-end applications using Vue.js, React, or Angular.
• Develop robust, scalable backend systems using Node.js, with integrations to Kafka and MongoDB.
• Design and optimize RESTful APIs to ensure high performance, security, and reliability.
• Contribute to the adoption of cloud-native solutions and best practices, with a preference for AWS.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product design, and engineering, to deliver exceptional features and solutions.
• Drive technical initiatives and mentor team members to foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
• Stay current with advancements in software development and cloud technologies to bring innovative ideas to the table.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering or Computer Science
• 7+ years in software development with a focus on Fullstack roles
• Architecture: Strong understanding of microservices, distributed systems, and system design.
• DevOps: Knowledge of CI / CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud monitoring tools.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead technical projects, mentor teams, and influence architecture decisions
• Frontend Development: Proficiency in Vue.js (MUST), React, or Angular, with strong skills in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Backend Development: Solid experience with Node.js for building scalable and secure backend services, Java knowledge is a plus.
• Messaging & Databases: Hands-on experience with Kafka for event-driven architecture and SQL / NoSQL databases.
• Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with AWS services is preferred. Experience with other cloud platforms and cloud-native architectures is a plus.
• API Development: Proficiency in designing, developing, and consuming RESTful APIs, with a focus on security and performance.