Description:

We are looking for a Senior Frontend Developer to help shape the future of Matomo, the leading open-source web analytics platform.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in large-scale, complex frontend environments and has deep expertise in CSS, JavaScript, and Vue.js.
The developer will improve, rationalize, and evolve real-world user interfaces used by hundreds of thousands of users.
You will work alongside a talented, cross-functional team to enhance the UI of a mature product, focusing on quality, structure, and design consistency.
Responsibilities include building modern user interfaces, simplifying complexity in a mature codebase, contributing to the Matomo design system, and driving improvements in accessibility and performance.
You will collaborate with product managers and designers to turn user needs into thoughtful solutions and advocate for usability and elegant interactions.
The role involves defining and evolving frontend standards, mentoring team members, and influencing engineering practices across teams.
Matomo is committed to openness, privacy, and 100% data ownership, with a mission to liberate analytics.

Requirements:

Candidates should have 6+ years of frontend development experience, ideally in large or complex applications.
Expert-level skills in CSS, JavaScript, and component-based UI development, preferably with Vue.js.
Experience in improving and rationalizing large frontend systems, with comfort in working with legacy code.
Strong knowledge of frontend architecture and design systems is required.
A solid understanding of basic PHP logic and templating, with experience in view/controller/plugin structures.
Candidates must care about user experience, performance, and code quality.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills are essential, along with the ability to build effective relationships in a remote environment.
Nice to have: experience with open-source projects, familiarity with non-framework PHP codebases, and understanding of Matomo’s plugin system and MVC structure.

The position offers remote work, saving time and money on commuting.
Co-working space is paid for, and all home office equipment is provided.
Employees enjoy flexible hours and 25 days of paid holidays per year, in addition to national public holidays.
Sick leave and health insurance are included, prioritizing employee well-being.
Opportunities for skill development, volunteering days, and mental health support services are available.
Employees can have an immediate impact on a product used by over 1 million websites, contributing to a customer-obsessed business focused on high-quality software.
The position is 100% remote, but candidates must be located in New Zealand.