Front-End Developer (Senior)

ATS Client; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

ATS Client in Pretoria is seeking a Senior Front-End Developer to design, build, and maintain high-quality digital solutions for a global IT environment. You will deliver user-centric applications for digital retail and customer engagement, ensuring pixel-perfect, responsive interfaces.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of web development experience, strong skills in JavaScript/TypeScript, Angular, Node.js, HTML5/CSS, and REST APIs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in software development.
• Experience on web and digital projects.
• Agile methodology experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop system solutions aligned to quality and delivery requirements.
• Gather, analyse, and validate user requirements.
• Design, propose, and review technical solutions and alternatives.
• Present solutions to stakeholders, including project managers and business users.
• Execute full development lifecycle: docs, user manuals, testing, and QA.
• Build pixel-perfect, responsive user interfaces.
• Develop reusable, scalable front-end components.
• Ensure clean, readable, and extendable code.
• Maintain and enhance stylesheets and UI standards.
• Support smooth handovers between developers during ongoing work.
• Optimise frontend performance and user experience.

Skills

JavaScript (ES5/ES6)

TypeScript

AngularJS and Angular (2+)

Node.js

HTML5 & CSS (SCSS)

REST APIs

AJAX

JSON & XML

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Front-End Developer to design, build, and maintain high-quality digital solutions within a dynamic, global IT environment. The role focuses on delivering innovative, user-centric applications that enhance digital retail and customer engagement experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop system solutions aligned to quality and delivery requirements
• Gather, analyse, and validate user requirements
• Design, propose, and review technical solutions and alternatives
• Present solutions to stakeholders, including project managers and business users
• Execute full development lifecycle, including:
• Technical documentation
• User manuals and training
• System testing and implementation
• Quality assurance and audits
• Build pixel-perfect, responsive user interfaces
• Develop reusable, scalable, and maintainable front-end components
• Ensure clean, readable, and extendable code
• Maintain and enhance stylesheets and UI standards
• Support smooth handovers between developers during ongoing work
• Optimise frontend performance and user experience

Requirements

Essential Skills

• Strong experience with:
  • JavaScript (ES5/ES6)
  • TypeScript
  • AngularJS and Angular (2+)
  • Node.js
  • HTML5 & CSS (SCSS)
  • REST APIs, AJAX
  • JSON & XML

Advantageous Skills

• Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or OpenShift)
• Relational databases (PostgreSQL, SQL)
• NoSQL/document databases (MongoDB, Elasticsearch)
• Mobile development experience
• Microservices architecture

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in software development
• Experience in web and digital projects
• Agile methodology experience