Front-End Developer (Senior)

Parvana; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment advisory firm in Cape Town is seeking a Front-End Developer with expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks such as Angular, React, or Vue. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of software development experience and strong skills in TypeScript and HTML/CSS. Responsibilities include developing responsive web applications, collaborating with UI/UX designers, and integrating APIs. This role presents a unique opportunity to work within a collaborative and inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years of software development experience.
• Experience with Angular, React, or Vue, specializing in Vue 3 + Vite.
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript and modern HTML/CSS.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain responsive web applications using modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Implement user interfaces ensuring cross-browser compatibility.
• Collaborate with designers to translate mockups into functional components.
• Integrate RESTful APIs and ensure data flow in applications.

Skills

Angular

React

Vue

TypeScript

HTML/CSS/SCSS

REST/JSON APIs

Git

DevOps

UI/UX

Testing Frameworks

Education

Tertiary qualification (Computer Science, Software Engineering)

Tools

Jest

Vitest

Cypress

Playwright

Vite

Webpack

Job description

About our client

Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture and performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain responsive and accessible web applications using modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Implement user interfaces based on design specifications, ensuring cross-browser compatibility and optimal performance.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate design mockups into functional components.
• Work closely with backend developers to integrate RESTful APIs and ensure data flow.
• Participate in code reviews, contribute to architectural discussions, and adhere to coding standards.
• Write and maintain comprehensive unit and end-to-end tests to ensure application quality.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes and tools.
• Take ownership of features from conception to deployment, demonstrating a proactive and results-oriented mindset.

What our client is looking for

• A relevant tertiary qualification would be beneficial (Computer Science, Software Engineering, etc.)
• Minimum of 8+ years of software development experience
• Experience with Angular, React, or Vue, with a willingness to specialize in Vue 3 + Vite.
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript, modern HTML/CSS/SCSS (Flexbox, Grid), and REST/JSON APIs.
• Focus on component design, accessibility (WCAG), and responsive layouts.
• Experience with state management (NgRx, Redux, Pinia) and essential libraries for routing, forms, and data visualization.
• Solid experience with testing frameworks (Jest/Vitest, React Testing Library, Cypress, Playwright) and build tools (Vite/Webpack).
• Strong understanding of Git workflows and familiarity with DevOps practices and the software release cycle.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, working effectively with BAs and QA teams, with a strong ownership mindset.

Job ID

• J107024

For a more comprehensive list of opportunities that we have on offer, do visit our website - https://www.parvana.co.uk/careers

Requirements

Front-End Developer, JavaScript, Angular, React, Vue, TypeScript, HTML/CSS/SCSS, REST/JSON APIs, UI/UX, Git, DevOps, Testing, Software Engineering