Front End Developer

Sedna; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in global trade is seeking a Front-end Developer to join their Engineering team in Cape Town. The role involves building and maintaining web applications, ensuring an intuitive user experience, and collaborating closely with designers and back-end engineers. Candidates should have experience in React, JavaScript, and responsive design.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience building web applications.
• Good understanding of front-end development tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Build responsive user interface components using Typescript and React.
• Collaborate with back-end engineers to integrate applications effectively.

Skills

React

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

Problem-solving

Job description

Front-end Developer

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Team: Engineering

About Sedna

Sedna is at the forefront of revolutionising global trade, serving as the North Star for businesses navigating the complexities of international commerce. Our AI-powered platform is designed to make global trade more efficient, transparent, and sustainable. As we continue to grow and innovate, we are looking for exceptional talent to join our journey and contribute to our mission of transforming global trade.

Position Overview

Sedna is seeking a motivated Front-end Developer to join our dynamic Engineering team in Cape Town. In this role, you will help build and maintain the visual and interactive elements of our web applications, ensuring an intuitive user experience. Working closely with back-end engineers and Product Designers, you will implement user interface components and contribute to our mission of transforming global trade.

Your Contributions

1. Build responsive user interface components using Typescript and React.
2. Write clean and maintainable code for front-end applications.
3. Collaborate with back-end engineers to integrate applications effectively.
4. Implement designs and provide feedback to improve web functionality and user experience.
5. Help optimize applications for performance across different devices.
6. Keep up with web development trends and apply new technologies where appropriate.

Who We're Looking For

1. A Front-end Developer with 3-5 years of experience building web applications using React, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
2. Good understanding of front-end development tools and methodologies, including version control and testing frameworks.
3. Experience with responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.
4. Familiarity with design systems and component libraries.
5. Problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment.
6. Good communication skills and attention to detail, with the ability to work effectively with the design team.
7. A positive attitude and eagerness to learn and grow within a mission-driven organisation.

About the culture

Our culture is built on shared values:

• Stay Ahead, Stay Agile: We anticipate change and act with confidence. Curiosity, data, and customer insights help us stay ahead of the curve. We embrace challenges as opportunities and remain resilient under pressure. We stay open to new ideas and ways of working to lead the future.
• Execute With Focus: We turn strategy into action, delivering results that matter. Discipline and ownership drive impact. We make decisions quickly, balancing pace and precision, with clear priorities.
• Work Together, Win Together: Collaboration is our strength. We succeed as one team, co-creating solutions, seeking feedback, and building trust and respect. We align across teams and with customers to unlock greater impact.

More about Sedna

Sedna is revolutionising global trade with an AI-powered platform to make international commerce more efficient, transparent, and sustainable. We are growing and looking for talented individuals to join us in transforming global trade. Learn more on our website.