Front End Developer (JavaScript, PHP, MySQL)

DataFin Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Front End Developer to join a cutting-edge Cloud Data Specialist. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining data-driven user interfaces, developing front end components, and integrating with REST APIs. Applicants should have strong JavaScript fundamentals and experience with HTML and CSS, along with the ability to improve existing user interfaces. This opportunity offers the chance to work on a production-critical platform in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Experience in building web application Front Ends.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain data-driven user interfaces.
• Develop and maintain front end components and visualizations.
• Integrate UI components with REST APIs.

Skills

JavaScript

MySQL

PHP

Tools

Linux

CodeIgniter

MariaDB

Ext JS

Job description

ENVIRONMENT:

A cutting-edge Cloud Data Specialist seeks the coding talents of a Front End Developer who will be instrumental in building and maintaining data‑driven user interfaces for metering data, dashboards, and operational tools. This role focuses on clarity, performance, and correctness in a production system. You'll develop and maintain front end components, create complex tables, trees, and data visualizations, and integrate UI components with REST APIs. Working closely with Back End Developers and domain specialists, you'll also improve the usability of existing screens without disrupting workflows. You will need strong JavaScript fundamentals, experience in building web application Front Ends, and solid HTML and CSS knowledge. This is an opportunity to work on a real‑world, production‑critical platform with a small, experienced technical team.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ Years relevant work experience.
• Must-have skills: JavaScript, MySQL, PHP

Nice-to-have skills:

• Linux
• CodeIgniter
• MariaDB
• Ext JS

Comments:

While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.

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