Senior Frontend Engineer

Location: Wellington
Discipline: Fintech
Job type: Permanent
Salary: 130000 to 145000
Contact name: Greg Nicolas
Contact email: greg@placeme.nz
Job ref: 1170129
Published: about 4 hours ago
We are on the hunt for a skilled Senior Developer with strong technical expertise, a solid understanding of system architecture, and the ability to deliver high-quality code. You will identify issues early, guide complex projects, and make thoughtful technical decisions.

This role also involves improving the long-term health of the codebase. You will contribute to coding standards, reduce technical debt, and work closely with product, design, and engineering teams. Clear communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders is important.

You will also help build a positive team culture by mentoring junior and intermediate developers, identifying skill gaps, and supporting growth. Someone who leads by example and enjoys helping others succeed will do well in this role.

What You Will Do
  • Write clean, testable, maintainable code
  • Develop and test new product features
  • Participate in code reviews and lead technical discussions
  • Suggest improvements to code, tools, and processes
  • Own tasks from start to finish
  • Debug and fix issues
  • Maintain and update packages and dependencies
  • Support application security
What You Will Bring
  • Passion for technology and interest in financial markets or the financial sector
  • Clear communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to manage your workload and prioritise tasks
  • Positive, team-focused attitude
Skills & Experience
  • Relevant qualification or equivalent experience
  • Strong proficiency with React + TypeScript including hooks and state management
  • Experience with React Query, fetch/axios, and handling API data
  • Familiarity with Git
  • Solid JavaScript fundamentals and performance awareness
  • Experience with Jest or React Testing Library
  • Understanding of accessibility, responsive design, and UI performance
Bonus Points
  • Experience building data-heavy applications
  • Exposure to Rails or similar backend frameworks
  • Experience improving older or complex codebases
  • Experience in product-focused teams