Manager - Software Development (Vue JS)

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Manager of Development with a strong focus on Vue.js to lead our frontend development team. In this role, you will oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of web applications, ensuring they meet the needs of our users and business objectives. You will play a crucial role in guiding the team, driving best practices, and fostering innovation in our development processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop a team of frontend developers specializing in Vue.js. Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Project Management: Oversee the planning and execution of development projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals.
• Technical Guidance: Provide architectural and technical direction for Vue.js applications, ensuring best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including UX/UI designers, backend developers, and product managers, to define project scope, requirements, and timelines.
• Code Review: Conduct regular code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices to maintain high-quality code.
• Performance Monitoring: Implement performance metrics and continuously assess team and project performance, making adjustments as necessary.
• Innovation: Stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in frontend development, particularly within the Vue.js ecosystem, and drive their adoption within the team.
• Documentation: Ensure comprehensive documentation of code, processes, and systems to support team knowledge sharing and onboarding.
• Technical Expertise:
• Development and implementation of UI-related features in our software application with Vue.js (Vue 2 / Vue 3 or Vuetify)
• Design and implementation of code with Vue.js (Vue 2 / Vue 3)
• At least 5 years of experience with Vue.js and JavaScript, including at least 1 year with Vue 3.0
• Excellent knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript and experience developing user interfaces using Vue JS or React; ideally also with Vuetify and Vue Storefront. Understanding of continuous integration, automated deployment systems and experience with GIT (merge requests, commits, branching).

• Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Masters preferred.
• Experience: 12+ years of experience in frontend development with a strong focus on Vue.js, and at least 3 years in a managerial or lead role.

• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and motivate a team, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Agile Methodologies: Experience with Agile development practices (Scrum).