Frontend Software Developer

Frontend Software Developer (PH) – WYSIWYG, Editor and Authoring Tools Avvoka – Makati, National Capital Region, Philippines (Hybrid, Manila) Schedule: Full-time, permanent (Mon‑Fri, 9:00‑18:00 PHT) Compensation: Competitive, based on experience Start Date: Flexible – we’d love you to join soon About Us Avvoka is a fast‑growing legal technology scale‑up specialising in document automation. Our platform empowers legal, commercial, and operations teams to draft, negotiate, and manage contracts more efficiently, reducing friction, improving compliance, and accelerating deal cycles. We’re trusted by leading global organisations, from Magic Circle law firms to major financial institutions and international franchises. Our technology has supported everything from billion‑pound transactions to cross‑border partnership agreements. Avvoka is in an exciting growth phase – evolving from a bootstrapped start‑up to a scale‑up, with 60% growth in headcount and over 70% organic revenue growth in the past year. Who You Are A great candidate might be someone who has: Worked on the UI/UX or core implementation of text/document editors (e.g., Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Notion, Coda, or enterprise authoring tools). Built or contributed to collaborative editors (real‑time multiplayer editors) where low latency, concurrency and presence/awareness UX were central. Deep experience extending or authoring editor modules/plugins (e.g., custom modules in Quill, ProseMirror plugins, or Slate tools). Key Responsibilities Contribute to and evolve the Editor – build high‑performance, low‑latency features that handle complex data models, dynamic content and large documents; implement, extend and maintain Quill modules and integrate with Quill’s event API. Write and maintain robust, testable code – use modern frameworks and tools to improve performance, stability and developer ergonomics; implement collaboration features (presence, cursors, comments) with a focus on consistency and minimal latency; work with backend engineers on OT/CRDT integration, conflict resolution and data reconciliation strategies. Collaborate and influence product & UX – partner with designers, product managers and legal engineers to translate UX needs into technical solutions; provide constructive code reviews and take part in design and architecture discussions focusing on usability, accessibility and performance; improve internal tools, build reliable CI/CD for frontend releases, ship observability for editor performance; document editor APIs and onboarding flows for other engineers and product teams. Key Measures of Success Reduced editor load times, rendering bottlenecks or collaboration latency by measurable margins. Delivered user‑visible features that improved authoring efficiency (e.g., reduced average task time, fewer formatting errors). Consistently high code quality with minimal production regressions. Demonstrable improvements to editor architecture that increase maintainability and scale. Person Specification The Ideal Candidate: Hands‑on experience building/maintaining complex web apps – ideally editor/authoring tools or design surfaces. Practical experience with Quill’s module system and Quill’s event API (essential). Prior experience with real‑time collaboration features (OT/CRDT, WebSockets, presence). Solid testing strategies and experience with performance monitoring in production. The Desirable Candidate: Experience with Slate.js, ProseMirror or other rich‑text frameworks. Familiarity with legal tech, document automation or enterprise B2B SaaS. Experience scaling frontend architecture at a fast‑growing startup or scale‑up. Exposure to functional programming (ClojureScript or FP patterns). We value core attributes across all roles: adaptability, proactive solution‑focused mindset with ownership, collaborative spirit and mentoring. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway – you might be the candidate we’re looking for. Our Hiring Process CV Review: Our People team reviews all applications carefully. Screening Call (15 min): A quick virtual chat with our People team to learn more about you and answer any initial questions. Stage 1 – Assessment Interview (30‑45 min): A virtual assessment interview with the Hiring Manager focused on your experience and approach. Stage 2 – Senior Interview (for senior roles): An additional conversation with members of the leadership team. Meet the Team: Where possible, we’ll invite shortlisted candidates to visit our WeWork Waterloo office to meet the wider team. We aim to make an offer to the successful candidate within a month of application, but this will vary by role and seniority. Why Join Us At Avvoka, you’ll join a considerate, innovative, and inclusive team where every voice matters. You’ll be instrumental in shaping our expansion into financial services – helping major institutions modernise how they handle legal and commercial documentation – while advancing your own career in enterprise SaaS. Remote‑first hybrid working – choose your days in the office based on operational requirements. Annual learning and development budget. Home office IT allowance. 25 days’ annual leave plus public holidays. Right to request flexible working arrangements. A collaborative, transparent company culture with real opportunities for growth. We are an equal‑opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences – including those from underrepresented groups – and are happy to provide reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities during the recruitment process. Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Contract Job Function Information Technology Job function: Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr