Front-End Engineer

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based software company is seeking a Front-End Engineer to join their remote-first team from Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with React and Next.js, developing high-quality user interfaces and working closely with designers. This role is perfect for those passionate about creating seamless user experiences and writing clean, scalable code.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in front-end development.
• Advanced experience with React, Next.js, and TypeScript.
• Strong styling skills using Tailwind CSS.
• Proficient in Git and collaborative development practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop responsive and accessible web interfaces using Next.js, React, and TypeScript.
• Work closely with UI / UX designers to translate prototypes into functional components.
• Deploy and monitor applications on Vercel using GitHub Actions.
• Participate in agile development cycles and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Front-end development

React

Next.js

TypeScript

Tailwind CSS

REST APIs

GraphQL

Git

GitHub

Agile development

Tools

Figma

Zustand

Context API

Vercel

GitHub Actions

Jest

Playwright

Job description

About the Company

Established in 2012, a UK-based software company delivering innovative solutions globally. Offerings include bespoke software development, application integrations, data migrations, consultancy, web-app development, and full-circle marketing services all predominantly within the Legal sector.

With exciting growth in our client base and project pipeline, we're expanding our development team with a focus on world-class user experiences.

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced and passionate Front-End Engineer to join our remote-first team from Cape Town. You’ll focus on crafting high-performance, elegant user interfaces and seamless user experiences for our platform using the latest web technologies.

If you're someone who loves writing clean, scalable code and working on modern web applications with React and Next.js, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop responsive and accessible web interfaces using Next.js, React, and TypeScript
• Implement rich front-end features using Tailwind CSS for high-quality styling
• Work closely with UI / UX designers (Figma) to translate prototypes into functional components
• Integrate with various APIs (REST, GraphQL) for dynamic and data-driven interfaces
• Manage application state effectively (Zustand, Context API, etc.) and implement robust form validation (Zod or similar)
• Use Git / GitHub for version control and collaborative code management (pull requests, branches, reviews)
• Deploy and monitor applications on Vercel using GitHub Actions as part of CI / CD workflows
• Optimise front-end performance, load times, and bundle sizes to enhance user experience
• Monitor and track application health and user behavior using tools like Datadog or PostHog
• Document your code and logic clearly, following company and project documentation standards
• Participate in agile development cycles and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
• Debug, troubleshoot, and solve problems proactively, independently, and efficiently

Minimum Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience in front-end development
• Advanced experience with React, Next.js, and TypeScript
• Strong styling skills using Tailwind CSS
• Proven ability to translate design prototypes (Figma) into clean, functional interfaces
• Solid experience with application state management and form validation
• Comfortable working with RESTful and GraphQL APIs
• Proficient in Git, GitHub, and collaborative development practices
• Experience with CI / CD pipelines, especially GitHub Actions
• Strong understanding of web performance optimisation and UX principles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to self-manage, work to deadlines, and contribute in both solo and team settings

Desirable Skills

• Previous experience in the LegalTech or Legal sector
• Experience with unit and integration testing (Jest) and end-to-end testing (Playwright)
• Understanding of Next.js + Vercel architecture, including edge functions, SSR / ISR, routing, and caching strategies