Parvana - Front-End / Full Stack Developer (Senior)

Front-End Developer is needed in Cape Town, South Africa.

Client: Parvana

Location: Cape Town, WC, za

Contract: Freelance

Job Description

Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture and performance. The role offers a hybrid work model, with the option to work in the office or remotely. The company emphasizes employee wellness with industry-leading benefits and generous salaries. They offer excellent career development opportunities and utilize modern technology such as automation, AI, and R&D to stay ahead in the industry.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on the front-end, particularly modern JavaScript frameworks (Vue.js preferred).
• Proven track record in owning front-end architecture, designing scalable systems, and delivering complex, end-to-end UI solutions using component-based architecture and state management (Pinia or similar).
• Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, SCSS/LESS, coupled with expertise in responsive and accessible design principles.
• Experience implementing front-end performance optimisation strategies and integrating complex systems with RESTful APIs, along with establishing coding standards.
• Strong experience with Git workflows and CI/CD pipelines, demonstrated experience mentoring engineers, and conducting thorough code reviews.
• Experience with micro-front-end architectures, modernising legacy systems, exposure to .NET Core APIs/back-end integration, performance monitoring/observability tools, and experience in the financial domain is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-end architecture, define and enforce coding standards, and proactively manage technical debt.
• Drive continuous optimization and initiatives for UI performance and scalability.
• Build, deploy, and maintain scalable applications, primarily using Vue.js, translating requirements into high-quality technical solutions.
• Work closely with backend engineers on API contracts and collaborate effectively with distributed, cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to the overall testing strategy (Jest, Cypress), lead code reviews, and mentor junior developers.
• Clearly communicate technical strategy, project risks, progress, and delivery plans to all relevant teams.

Additional Information

For a more comprehensive list of opportunities that we have on offer, do visit our website - https://www.parvana.co.uk/careers

Job ID: J107024