Frontend Developer

Exceed Human Resource Consultants; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in Stellenbosch is seeking a skilled Frontend Developer to design and build scalable frontend architectures using Next.js and React. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience and is adept in TypeScript and modern JavaScript. This role involves collaborating with product designers and engineers to create high-performance user interfaces. Competitive salary and collaborative work environment offered.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in frontend software development.
• Strong expertise in Next.js, React, TypeScript, and modern JavaScript.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable frontend architectures.
• Implement responsive, accessible user interfaces.
• Collaborate closely with product designers and engineers.

Skills

Next.js

React

TypeScript

Modern JavaScript (ES6+)

Agile development methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS or equivalent cloud platforms

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Overview

Reference: 10605 CM | Consultant: Christa Mostert | Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable frontend architectures using NextJS, React and related modern frameworks.
• Implement responsive, accessible, high-performance user interfaces across desktop and mobile.
• Collaborate closely with product designers, machine learning engineers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment on technical direction and product goals.
• Develop and maintain shared component libraries and design systems to promote consistency and reusability.
• Write clean, modular, and maintainable TypeScript/JavaScript code, following industry best practices.
• Profile and optimize frontend performance across components and user interactions.
• Participate in code reviews and promote a culture of quality, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
• Stay current with evolving technologies, frameworks, and best practices in frontend development.
• Effectively communicate project statuses, potential challenges, and solutions clearly to stakeholders and team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. A Masters degree is advantageous.
• 3-5 years of experience in frontend software development, preferably in a startup or fast-paced environment.
• Strong expertise in Next.js, React, TypeScript, and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
• Familiarity with Python, AWS (or equivalent cloud platforms), and CI/CD pipelines is a plus.
• Strong grasp of software engineering principles: data structures, algorithms, design patterns, and performance optimization.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and tools and experience working in Agile teams.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

How to Apply

• Email your comprehensive CV to [e-mail].
• If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
• We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
• Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.