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To put together a job description for a Vue.js developer, check out our guide on creating a role scorecard here, and use our downloadable scorecard template. When it comes to adding required skills to your job description, check out our list of key skills for Vue.js developers above.

By putting together a good role scorecard, it will be easier to come up with the practical definition of the right person for the role you are trying to fill. You are then ready to set up your public-facing job advert.

• As Vue.js is a JavaScript framework, knowledge of JavaScript is essential.
• Familiarity with other popular frontend frameworks, such as React, since they share many overlapping principles.
• Experience in related technologies such as HTML and CSS, that is often used to build web applications.
• Most Vue.js applications interact with web APIs, so it’s important to be familiar with RESTful API design principles.
• Vue.js provides tools for managing state in large applications, so experience with state management patterns like Pinia and Vuex is useful.
• Experience with reactive programming and libraries such as RxJS, since Vue.js uses reactive programming concepts.

When hiring Vue.js developers, you can widen the net by looking for developers familiar with other front-end JavaScript frameworks, who should easily be able to pick up Vue.js. This includes React, Express.js, Next.js, Angular, and less commonly Nuxt.js.

Here are some of the most common questions you can expect Vue.js developers to be able to answer:

• What is your experience with Vue.js? Can you provide any specific examples or projects you have worked on? This will give you a good sense of how familiar they are with the framework.
• What are your favorite features of Vue.js? This will help you to understand what aspects of the framework they are most passionate about.
• What are some of the challenges you have faced using Vue.js and how did you overcome them? This will give you an idea of how they approach problem-solving and how they are able to learn and adapt.
• Can you explain the key concepts of Vue.js, such as reactivity, components, and data flow? This will help you to assess their understanding of the core principles of Vue.js.
• What is your experience with other JavaScript frameworks and libraries? This will give you a sense of their overall experience with JavaScript development and their ability to learn new technologies.
• Can you explain the benefits of using Vue.js compared to other front-end frameworks like React or Angular?
• Do you have experience with Vue Router and Vuex?
• What is your experience with testing Vue.js applications?
• What is your experience with deploying Vue.js applications to production?
• How do you handle component communication in Vue.js? Can you explain the different methods available and when to use each one?
• How do you optimise performance in Vue.js applications? Can you share any techniques or strategies you have used in the past?
• Have you worked with server-side rendering (SSR) in Vue.js? Can you explain the benefits of using SSR and any challenges you have faced while implementing it?

Vue.js developer salaries can vary widely depending on company size, industry, individual experience and skills, as well as type of work. These factors all influence the salary a company will offer to a prospective hire.

That said, check out our detailed breakdown for Vue.js developer salaries in South Africa.

It's easier than ever to tap into a global pool of tech talent, and South Africa offers a thriving marketplace of developers. For employers, hiring Vue.js developers in South Africa provides several advantages:

• A large talent pool with an estimated 121 000 developers in the country.
• World-class quality with developers that code in widely-used languages and frameworks, and a growing line-up of successful tech startups.
• A diverse talent pool that helps to avoid groupthink and drive more profitable businesses.
• Lower employment costs comparing favourably to more expensive markets like the UK and the Netherlands.‍

Read more:

• Get more details on the benefits of hiring South African developers.
• Get additional South African developer hiring resources.
• Read about other hiring teams that successfully hired South African developers, like Albatros, TROOP, Equal Experts, and xneelo

Vue.js was created by Evan You in 2014 as a lightweight JavaScript framework for building user interfaces and single-page applications. It has gained popularity for its simple syntax, clear documentation, and ease of use. Today, Vue.js is one of the most popular JavaScript frameworks globally and is used by companies of all sizes, including Google, Airbnb, and Netflix.