Digital Solutions - Front-end Developer

Kemin; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kemin is seeking a Front‑end Developer 2 in South Africa to design and build data‑driven dashboards and applications for sciORIAN™, a cloud‑based Service & Application Solution platform. You’ll collaborate with internal/external developers on dashboards, reports, and mobile interfaces, contributing to UI/UX and system performance.

The role requires 5–10 years of software development experience, expertise in Angular/TypeScript/HTML5, and strong communication in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Information Technology, Electronics‑ICT, Computer Science, Software Engineering or comparable relevant.
• Minimum 5‑10 years of experience in software development.
• Proficient with web development technologies (Angular, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5).
• Experience with frontend frameworks and tools (NgRx, ECharts, RxJS, Storybook, Nx Monorepo).
• Experience with UI and UX design projects.
• Experience with development in an international environment (translations, units, time zones).
• Experience with mobile development (PWA, Ionic).
• Familiar with Agile practices (Azure DevOps).
• Creative, critical mind and design knowledge.
• Highly motivated, with an outgoing personality, well organized and able to work independently and in a team.
• Communicate fluently English.

Responsibilities

• Work in a cross‑functional team to deliver data‑driven digital solutions from specification through implementation and deployment (CICD).
• Take ownership of features, collaborate with domain experts, and contribute to architectural decisions.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code that meets project requirements.
• Develop deeper understanding of programming concepts, architectures, and technologies.
• Contribute to the development of the product architecture with attention to UI/UX and performance.
• Conduct thorough testing, troubleshooting, debugging, and software upgrades to validate functionality and ensure high‑quality deliverables.
• Work independently or facilitate a team to address user‑reported bugs and provide quick resolutions to issues reported in production applications.
• Create and maintain up‑to‑date documentation of code, (non‑)functional application requirements, business processes, workflows, systems architecture, features and user guides ensuring that relevant information is easily accessible.
• Stay up to date with the latest software development trends, technologies, and frameworks.
• Collaborate effectively within an agile team environment, actively participating in daily stand‑ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Communicate daily work, challenges, and solutions, share ideas and receive feedback constructively with team members.
• Play a pro‑active role in beta testing and market introduction of sciORIAN™.

Skills

Analytical skills

Web development: Angular

JavaScript/TypeScript

HTML5

UI programming

Frontend frameworks

UI/UX design

Internationalization

Mobile development

Agile practices

Independent & collaborative work

English communication

Education

Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Information Technology, Electronics‑ICT, Computer Science, Software Engineering

Tools

NgRx

ECharts

RxJS

Storybook

Nx Monorepo

Azure DevOps

Job description

Overview

The Front‑end Developer 2 is responsible for the front‑end development of sciORIAN™, a cloud‑based Service & Application Solution platform that enhances Kemin's existing products and services. In collaboration with both internal and external developers, all custom dashboards and applications for the platform are analyzed, shaped, and developed. These include, but are not limited to, data visualizations, user flows, internationalization, reports, customized notifications, and mobile development. A key role is played in the entire application development cycle, from analysis to development and release. Additionally, technical support is provided to the Digital Solutions management team throughout the development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Work in a cross‑functional team to deliver data‑driven digital solutions from specification through implementation and deployment (CICD).
• Take ownership of features, collaborate with domain experts, and contribute to architectural decisions.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code that meets project requirements.
• Develop deeper understanding of programming concepts, architectures, and technologies.
• Contribute to the development of the product architecture with attention to UI/UX and performance.
• Conduct thorough testing, troubleshooting, debugging, and software upgrades to validate functionality and ensure high‑quality deliverables.
• Work independently or facilitate a team to address user‑reported bugs and provide quick resolutions to issues reported in production applications.
• Create and maintain up‑to‑date documentation of code, (non‑)functional application requirements, business processes, workflows, systems architecture, features and user guides ensuring that relevant information is easily accessible.
• Stay up to date with the latest software development trends, technologies, and frameworks.
• Collaborate effectively within an agile team environment, actively participating in daily stand‑ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Communicate daily work, challenges, and solutions, share ideas and receive feedback constructively with team members.
• Play a pro‑active role in beta testing and market introduction of sciORIAN™.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Information Technology, Electronics‑ICT, Computer Science, Software Engineering or comparable relevant.
• Minimum 5‑10 years of experience in software development.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCES

• Excellent analytical skills (critical thinking, data analysis, research, communication, problem solving, …).
• Proficient with web development technologies (Angular, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, …).
• Strong UI programming skills (s/CSS, responsive design, handicap access, …).
• Experience with frontend frameworks and tools (NgRx, ECharts, RxJS, Storybook, Nx Monorepo, …).
• Experience with UI and UX design projects.
• Experience with development in an international environment (translations, units, time zones, …).
• Experience with mobile development (PWA, Ionic, …).
• Familiar with Agile practices (Azure DevOps).
• Creative, critical mind and design knowledge.
• Highly motivated, with an outgoing personality, well organized and able to work independently and in a team.
• Willing to join a strategic fast‑growing solution platform at Kemin and committed to contributing to its success.
• Communicate fluently English.

ADDITIONAL DESIRED/TYPICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

• Interested in IoT architecture - from connectivity to aggregation, analytics, and visualization layers.
• Affinity for industrial automation.
• Experience in feed mill and/or rendering process technology is a plus.
• Experience with liquid dosing techniques is a plus.

PHYSICAL EFFORT NEEDED

Sitting, concentrating, and utilizing computer for prolonged periods of time. Extensive use of telephone/email communication, and verbal communication. Some light lifting (5 kg) periodically is possible, as well as bending, pushing, climbing stairs, reaching, walking, and standing for extended period of time are possible.

TRAVEL

• Travel may be required.