Front-end Dev (React/TypeScript) – 6‑Month Contract – SA

Vista Group; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the film industry is seeking an experienced Front-end Developer for a 6-month contract. Candidates will work with technologies such as React, Typescript, and JavaScript to develop custom websites. Ideal applicants should have 4+ years of web development experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with Agile practices. This role offers the flexibility of independent freelance or fixed-term employment in South Africa, with locations in Cape Town, Johannesburg, or Durban.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' web front end development experience ideally in a commercial and/or ecommerce organisation.
• Strong level of React, JavaScript, HTML, Typescript, SCSS/CSS & ES6 Vanilla Javascript.
• Excellent communication, organisational, or mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop user interfaces and user experiences using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Implement responsive web design to ensure optimal user experience across various devices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including designers and product managers.

Skills

React

JavaScript

HTML

Typescript

SCSS/CSS

ES6 Vanilla Javascript

AJAX

REST API design/integration

CMS experience (Umbraco preferred)

Agile SDLC

Job description

A leading technology company in the film industry is seeking an experienced Front-end Developer for a 6-month contract. Candidates will work with technologies such as React, Typescript, and JavaScript to develop custom websites. Ideal applicants should have 4+ years of web development experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with Agile practices. This role offers the flexibility of independent freelance or fixed-term employment in South Africa, with locations in Cape Town, Johannesburg, or Durban.