Senior Frontend developer (Javascript, CSS,HTML, SSR, Golang)

Senior Frontend developer (Javascript, CSS,HTML, SSR, Golang)

• Work for a startup in the Fintech/Credit space
• Founding member of team helping to define their product
• Greenfield project; Create the entire Frontend from scratch
• Open environment and a small and well-knit team.
• Permanent position
• ONSITE role (being a startup, the small team needs to be onsite for quick decision making and culture building)
• Takapuna, North Shore
• Quick joining preferred
• 120k to 145k p.a. NZD (depending upon experience)
• Visa support can be provided for candidates having work visa

The client :

• Client is a funded SaaS startup building the AI-native operating system for non-bank lenders. Re-imagining how loans are originated, funded, and serviced with a modern fully containerised multi-tier architecture orchestrated by Kubernetes.

The role:

• They are looking for a Senior Frontend engineer hands-on, ambitious, and full of energy – who can own their frontend and can start from scratch.
• Ship product features across FRONTEND (HTML/CSS/Javascript, NextJS/ Material).
• Own key FRONTEND technical decisions and evolve their platform architecture.
• Work directly with the Lead and Founder on product direction and customer needs.
• Interact with early users/customers to deeply understand their problems.
• Mentor the first engineering team as and when they grow.
• Tech stack :
• Frontend :
• HTMX (interactivity) + Tailwind CSS (styling) / React + Shadcn.
• Infrastructure:
• Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Postgres, Multi-tier SaaS architecture.
• Methodology:
• “HTML-First” development, high-velocity shipping, and direct customer feedback loops.

The ideal candidate:

• IMPORTANT :
• At least 5 years of hands-on software engineering in FRONTEND DEVELOPMENT ( HTML, HTMX, CSS, Javascript ) into traditional WEB DEVELOPMENT. Experience of Service side rendering (SSR) of Frontend and not client-side rendering, service side logic with SSR. (Non -Negotiable).
• 5+ years of engineering experience with a “HTML-First” philosophy. You prefer a form submission over a complex axios interceptor chain and believe the browser is powerful enough on its own. Tailwind/CSS Wizardry: You can translate Figma designs into pixel-perfect HTML/CSS without relying on bloated React libraries.
• Should be available all 5days in a week at their North Shore office (given it’s a startup and a very small team of 3 developers, 2 other being a Lead developer and a Backend Golang developer). (Non-Negotiable)

PREFERRED :

• At least 2 years working in a fast-paced team where customer needs were as important as the tech. (Preferred)
• Understanding of GOLANG distributed systems/backend background preferred. (Preferred) “Backend Curious”: Comfortable jumping into Go templates or adding anew route when needed.
• Confident with Kubernetes, Postgres, and modern service meshes. (Preferred
• Startup mindset: move fast, solve problems, own outcomes.
• Must be hands-on – coding and shipping are central to this role.
• Able to lead “greenfield” frontend app – defining strategy, stack, etc.

If this role sounds like a great fit, please apply directly or text DC at 022 500 5159 for further information. (He’s often in interviews and client meetings, so texting is the quickest way to reach him, he will respond when he is not in meetings.)

• Pls note: A valid NZ work visa is a pre-requisite for all our positions as of now. In case any client is willing to sponsor an outstation international candidate, we would mention that separately.

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