Principal Frontend Engineer

About Xe

Xe operates a cross-border payments platform servicing SMEs and consumers across the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Annually, over 300 million individuals use Xe for currency-related information, with more than 350,000 customers utilizing its services for international money transfers.

The company is currently redeveloping the platform infrastructure that supports cross-border payments for both corporate and individual users. Supported by Euronet Worldwide (Nasdaq: EEFT), Xe offers an environment where developers can rapidly ship code with significant influence over product decisions.

Role Overview

We are seeking a seasoned frontend engineer to help design and build the user interfaces of our products. The ideal candidate will offer extensive experience in up-to-date frontend technologies, an eye for elegant architecture, and a team-oriented approach. Responsibilities include delivering clean, high-quality code, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating closely with design and business teams to create refined, user-friendly web interfaces. This role demands substantial ownership and leadership by a developer with a minimum of five years of software engineering experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain frontend applications using Vue 3+ combined with TypeScript.
• Design and implement scalable frontend solutions emphasizing clean code and solid architecture.
• Perform peer code reviews to maintain top-tier code quality standards.
• Guide and support other developers through mentorship on coding best practices and architectural patterns.
• Create responsive and accessible user interfaces with Tailwind CSS, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Write and maintain unit and integration tests utilizing Vitest.
• Manage build processes and bundling with tools like Vite.
• Work alongside designers to translate UI/UX plans into compelling and intuitive products.
• Collaborate within Agile/Scrum teams to steer technical decisions and ensure alignment.
• Utilize AI-assisted coding platforms, such as Claude Code or Copilot, to enhance development efficiency.
• Communicate effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders, facilitating consensus on technical directions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience developing production-grade software.
• Proficiency with Vue (especially version 3+) preferred; alternatively, strong background in React or Angular with interest in transitioning to Vue.
• Advanced skills in TypeScript.
• Strong adherence to clean code principles and software architecture patterns (OOP/OOD).
• Experience conducting code reviews and upholding quality standards.
• Track record mentoring developers on best coding standards and architectural decisions.
• Familiarity with Tailwind CSS framework.
• Competence in writing tests with Vitest or Jest.
• Experience with JavaScript bundlers and build tools like Vite, Rollup, or Webpack.
• Solid understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design best practices.
• Awareness of UX/UI fundamentals and experience working closely with design teams.
• Comfortable operating in Agile and Scrum environments with cross-functional teams.
• Experience or willingness to adopt AI coding assistants such as Claude Code or Copilot.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills capable of bridging technical and business discussions.

Desirable Skills

• Working knowledge of advanced CSS pre-processors like PostCSS, SASS, or SCSS.
• Experience with end-to-end testing frameworks, for example, Playwright.
• Familiarity with Storybook for component development and documentation.
• Background in payments, foreign exchange, or related regulated industries is a plus.

Benefits

• A paid day off on your birthday.
• Incremental additional annual leave days up to five days based on years of service.
• Employer contributions to KiwiSaver beyond base salary.
• Healthcare coverage.
• Discount opportunities in Euronet Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Volunteering day for a charity of choice.
• Office provisions including fruit, snacks, coffee, and drinks.
• Access to mental health and wellbeing services via Plumm.

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Xe fosters an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity across all dimensions. The organization is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, disability, gender identity, or other protected categories, and provides reasonable accommodations as needed.

Additional Notes

The outlined responsibilities and qualifications define the general expectations for this role but do not limit the company’s ability to adjust duties as business needs evolve.