Front End Developer

Network IT; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 720 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in Johannesburg is seeking a skilled Senior Front-End Developer for a hybrid role. You will design scalable architectures, develop production features, and mentor junior developers. Candidates must possess 5 years of frontend development experience and strong knowledge of modern frameworks. This role offers flexibility and the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies.

Benefits

Hybrid working flexibility

Opportunity to lead and mentor junior devs

Qualifications

• 5 years professional frontend development experience required.
• Strong state management expertise (Redux, MobX, React Context).
• Proven experience with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript and TypeScript.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable frontend architecture.
• Develop new features in production.
• Mentor teammates and enforce best practices.

Skills

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

React

Redux

Git

Bootstrap

TypeScript

Node.js

Education

Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Tools

Webpack

Babel

REST APIs

AWS

Job description

Reference : ITE007067-TSch-1

Senior Front-End Developer Hybrid (Johannesburg)

Duties & Responsibilities

We are seeking a Senior Front-End Developer to join a leading software team in Johannesburg. This hybrid role requires an expert in modern front-end frameworks and responsive UI design. You’ll be responsible for implementing new features, optimising performance, mentoring team members and ensuring seamless user experiences across the Wamly application.

Non-Negotiables

• 5 years professional frontend development experience
• Strong state management expertise (Redux, MobX, React Context)
• Proven experience in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript and TypeScript
• Git version control and agile delivery mindset

WIIFM (Whats in it for you)

• Work with cutting‑edge frontend technologies
• Hybrid working flexibility
• Opportunity to lead and mentor junior devs
• Be part of a dynamic values‑driven team

Qualifications

• Essential: Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or equivalent
• Desirable: None specified

Requirements

• 5 years frontend development experience in a work environment
• Experience with state management libraries
• Strong knowledge of modern authorization (e.g. JWT)
• Experience with REST APIs, UI frameworks (Bootstrap, Material UI)
• Familiarity with Babel, Webpack, NPM, Yarn
• Agile environment exposure
• Experience with Git for version control
• Desirable: Cloud exposure (AWS preferable)

Key Performance Areas (KPAs)

Development (55%)

• Design scalable frontend architecture
• Develop new features in production
• Translate wireframes & designs into production‑ready code
• Build reusable components & libraries
• Debug, troubleshoot and resolve frontend issues
• Optimise application performance

Testing (15%)

• Implement & update unit tests
• Participate in manual testing cycles

Documentation (10%)

• Document new & existing code
• Maintain system design & architecture documentation

DevOps (5%)

• Manage build scripts & automations
• Deploy frontend releases to AWS

Mentorship & Learning (15%)

• Mentor teammates and enforce best practices
• Peer reviews, coaching and technical leadership
• Actively share knowledge and participate in pair programming

Apply Now

If you meet the above criteria and want to join a team where quality growth and impact matter, apply today!

Disclaimer : If you have not received a response within 2 weeks please consider your application unsuccessful.

Contact : Key Skills

Bootstrap, CSS, Front-End Development, HTML5, React, Redux, Node.js, Angular, Less, JavaScript, backbone.js, Sass

Employment Type : Full‑Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1