Front-End Developer (Expert) 2692

Opensource Intelligent Solutions; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenSource Intelligent Solutions in Menlyn, Pretoria, is seeking an experienced Front-End Developer (Expert) to join a global IT environment, delivering on Supplier Call Off and Supply Chain Control products with a strong emphasis on usability, stability and scalable solutions.

You will work with TypeScript, HTML5, CSS, Angular (version 9+) or React, plus Java or Python on the backend, and DevOps practices (Docker, CI/CD, IaC). The role is hybrid with 2 days in office per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar qualification.
• 6+ years' experience in Frontend development.
• 3+ years' experience in Backend development.
• 3 years' experience in Public Cloud (Azure).

Responsibilities

• Operations – 2nd and 3rd level
• Development of new functionality – backend and frontend
• Changes to the existing solution
• Development of automated tests for the solution
• Further improving automated test coverage
• Development of API to the backend
• Functional and technical refinement
• Maintenance and functional enhancement
• Support and error analysis during overall test cycles and rollouts
• Quality checks regarding development across all teams, including local, international and third-party supplier teams

Job description

Front-End Developer (Expert) 2692 OpenSource Intelligent Solutions•Menlyn, Gauteng, ZA

Front-End Developer (Expert)

Location: Menlyn, Pretoria

Hybrid: 2 days in office per week

Contract: 3 years, renewable

Nationality: South African citizens/residents preferred. Applicants with valid work permits will also be considered.

We are looking for an experienced Front-End Developer (Expert) to join a global IT environment, working on solutions supporting Supplier Call Off and Supply Chain Control products.

The environment provides standardized IT processes for demand planning, call-off creation and supply control, including Track & Trace capabilities for lot-size parts, with a strong focus on usability, user experience, operational stability and scalable solutions.

Essential Skills

Frontend

• At least 6+ years' experience in front-end technologies:
• TypeScript
• HTML5
• CSS
• Thorough knowledge of UI frameworks such as:
• Angular (Version 9 or higher) or
• React
• At least 3 years' experience with Test Frameworks, e.g.:
• Selenium
• Cypress
• Playwright

Backend – Java or Python

• At least 3+ years' developing experience in:
• Java (JavaEE) and/or
• Python (3.9 upwards)
• At least 1 year's experience with frameworks:
• Java: Spring, Spring Boot or Quarkus and/or
• Python: Flask or Django
• At least 1 year's experience with Test Frameworks, from Unit to E2E

DevOps Experience

• At least 1+ year Containerization and Orchestration:
• Docker
• At least 1+ year CI/CD, Pipeline Setup and Automation, e.g. GitHub Actions
• At least 1+ year Automated Provisioning of Infrastructure and Applications, including:
• Infrastructure as Code
• GitOps
• Terraform
• Ansible
• ArgoCD
• Monitoring and Logging
• Experience with ITIL Operation processes:
• Change Management
• Experience with public cloud providers, e.g. Microsoft Azure
• Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter

Advantageous Skills

• Experience with Streaming solutions, e.g. Kafka
• Knowledge of developing and maintaining Microservices
• Experience with SAP systems (ECC, S4)

Role & Responsibilities

• Operations – 2nd and 3rd level
• Development of new functionality – backend and frontend
• Changes to the existing solution
• Development of automated tests for the solution
• Further improving automated test coverage
• Development of API to the backend
• Functional and technical refinement
• Maintenance and functional enhancement
• Support and error analysis during overall test cycles and rollouts
• Quality checks regarding development across all teams, including local, international and third-party supplier teams

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar qualification
• 6+ years' experience in Frontend development
• 3+ years' experience in Backend development
• 3 years' experience in Public Cloud (Azure)

Level Expectations

This is an Expert-level position requiring the ability to:

• Negotiate through discussions and compromise across short-term operational, medium-term tactical or limited strategic matters
• Deliver complex outcomes requiring the integration of several nuanced systems and processes
• Provide guidance to lower-level employees
• Operate as an industry best-practice leader for a product or multiple products
• Create products or systems based on international best practice or guidelines from organisations that have implemented similar solutions
• Solve complex and escalated tasks requiring deep understanding of the product or service
• Lead team leaders who have their own team members