Front End Engineer

Global Kinetic; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant software development company in Gauteng is seeking a skilled developer to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have experience in JavaScript frameworks like React or Next.js, and CSS/SCSS. Key responsibilities include collaborating with various stakeholders to develop high-quality software, and translating business needs into technical solutions. A strong focus on quality and attention to detail is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in relevant programming.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical requirements.
• Self-starter with a strong customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with designers, business analysts, QA engineers, and back-end developers.
• Implement application specifications meticulously.
• Develop projects from concept to deployed product.

Skills

JavaScript frameworks (React / Next.js)

CSS / SCSS

Cross-browser solutions

Source control (GIT)

JavaScript bundling systems (Webpack / Parcel)

Containerization (Docker)

Node / Express / TypeScript

CI / CD pipeline with Azure DevOps

Education

Relevant programming qualification or relevant online portfolio

Job description

You will be working alongside a great, approachable team, developing projects from concept to deployed product.

You'll collaborate with our designers, business analysts, QA engineers and back-end developers to implement application specifications down to the letter.

Your focus will be writing quality software using standard object-oriented and functional development principles.

NOTE: We're not a run-of-the-mill front-end design house; as such, we do not design cut-ups and write plain HTML+CSS web pages – we are a team of web app developers.

Technical Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience or relevant programming qualification or relevant online portfolio of projects (GitHub, GitLab, BitBucket, etc)
• Experience in JavaScript frameworks React / Next.js or SPA framework
• Experience with CSS / SCSS essential
• Experience developing cross-browser solutions
• Source control experience essential (GIT)
• Able to take an idea from concept to deployment
• Experience in JavaScript bundling systems (Webpack / Parcel / Vercel / TurboRepo)
• Establish a CI / CD pipeline with automated testing on Azure DevOps
• Containerization (Docker)
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical requirements
• Node / Express / TypeScript

Non-Technical Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Have a no-compromise attitude to quality
• High attention to detail
• Experience in an agile environment
• Strong customer focus, excellent problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Self-starter
• Ability to work under pressureAbility to fit into a relaxed yet professional environment

About Global Kinetic

Global Kinetic is a fun, vibrant and fast-moving company.

We operate a dynamic and unique office culture, intended to reflect and empower our values and our "informal but serious" work ethic.

We're looking for an individual who wollenjoy and thrive in this environment.