Front-End Developer

Indsafri; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company based in South Africa is seeking a Front-End Developer to create responsive, high-performance user interfaces for various applications. The ideal candidate should have 4–7 years of relevant experience and be proficient in frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js. Responsibilities include developing applications, collaborating with teams, and maintaining code quality. This role also requires mentoring junior developers and ensuring seamless integration with backend systems.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in front-end development.
• Experience with financial applications in various domains.
• Deep expertise in front-end architecture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain front-end applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.
• Implement interactive components and troubleshoot issues.
• Contribute to user experience improvements.

Skills

React

Angular

Vue.js

RESTful APIs

UX design

Job description

We are looking for a Front-End Developer to design and build responsive, high-performance user interfaces for applications supporting Payments, Investor Services, Trade, Pricing & Billing, and Liquidity Management. The role requires translating business requirements into intuitive, user-friendly experiences while ensuring scalability, maintainability, and seamless integration with backend systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain front-end applications using frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Collaborate with backend developers, UX/UI designers, and business teams to deliver feature-rich, client-focused solutions.
• Implement interactive components and dashboards to support operational and client workflows.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve front-end issues.
• Maintain high code quality standards through code reviews, testing, and adherence to best practices.
• Contribute to system documentation and user experience improvements.
• Mentor junior developers and provide guidance on complex front-end challenges (senior-level).

Experience & Qualifications

Mid-Level (4–7 years of relevant experience):

• Experience working on applications in Payments, Investor Services, Trade, Pricing & Billing, or Liquidity Management.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and integrating with backend systems.
• Ability to deliver features independently and contribute to UX and process improvements.

Senior-Level (7+ years of relevant experience):

• Deep expertise in front-end architecture and framework best practices.
• Broad knowledge across financial services domains (Payments, Trade, Investor Services, etc.).
• Experience leading front-end design, optimizing performance, and mentoring teams.
• Proven ability to translate complex business requirements into intuitive, scalable user interfaces.
• Acts as an escalation point for complex front-end issues and drives UX improvements.