Front-End Developer (Cape Town)

IQbusiness; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Cape Town is seeking a skilled front-end developer. In this high-impact role, you will lead the redevelopment of a corporate advisory platform with a focus on Angular. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in front-end development, solid skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and a strong understanding of agile environments. This position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and adherence to strict quality standards.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in front-end development, strong focus on Angular.
• Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Experience working in agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the front-end redevelopment of a corporate advisory platform using Angular.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers and back-end developers.
• Ensure code quality, performance, and maintainability.

Skills

Angular

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

TypeScript

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Tools

Git

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled front-end developer based in Cape Town, with an in-office presence required 2 days per week. The ideal candidate will have 4–6 years’ experience in front-end development, with strong expertise in Angular and a proven track record of working on enterprise-level platforms. This role supports a strategic initiative within the financial services industry aimed at empowering corporate advisers through enhanced digital tools.

The successful candidate will contribute to the reskinning of a core advisory platform, ensuring it aligns with the evolving needs of Independent Market and Employee Benefits Distributors (IMEDs). This is a high-impact role within a programme designed to position advisers as indispensable consultants to their clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead the front-end redevelopment of a corporate advisory platform using Angular.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers and back-end developers to deliver a seamless user experience.
• Translate business and design requirements into responsive, scalable front-end solutions.
• Ensure code quality, performance, and maintainability across the platform.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Support testing and debugging efforts to ensure high-quality releases.
• Maintain technical documentation and contribute to continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree / diploma in computer science, information systems, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• 4+ years of experience in front-end development, with a strong focus on Angular.
• Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Experience working in agile environments and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with enterprise systems and legacy platform redesigns.
• Proficiency in tools such as Git, Jira, and Confluence.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Note: As all business roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information, our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification.

iqbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation; we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals.